Getrag 440/446 parts. - Page 77 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Bret Brinkmann · 05-17-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

Just got bad news from Autocraft.

They're out of 3/4 syncros for the 6 speeds, and will not be ordering any more.

The end is near

They told me that line before. That is how this whole thread got started. I don't know what the reasoning is at AutoCraft but I'll believe they won't get any more stock when they are out of EVERYTHING. Still alternitive and more reliable (as far as keeping stuff in stock goes) resources would be nice to have.

RobBeck · 05-17-2006, 06:22 PM

Well I was hoping I could get a couple 3/4 synchros that maybe lurking around CRS to keep as spares, but as has been said already they are DEFINITELY out and NOT getting more...

From the sounds of it CRS just wasnt getting the Reman work on these trannies like they used to from Mits. Pretty sure its because we have become self sufficient provided we have the parts. This has probably burnt them, they were on one side trying to reman trannies for profit but on the flip side were forced to sell their stock to the public... and the public took it upon themselves to cut out the middle man (CRS) and fix the trannies themselves. Now they are just jumping ship all together, sounds like they were selling only parts and no remans for these.

I certainly hope we are not left with nothing... Mentors source HAS to still be around.. it may not be easy to get ahold of but at LEAST there is a source there.

Rob

ubnpast · 05-17-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

Mentor isn't dealing with this any more. Our contact there is long gone.

As of last week they were still willing to order parts...

RobBeck · 05-17-2006, 09:36 PM

So which is it... they are or arent??? I would like to order a couple 3/4 synchros for a rainy day.

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Originally Posted by ubnpast

As of last week they were still willing to order parts...

UTRacerX9 · 05-17-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

We were quoted $40,000 just for tooling. That's before you even have one syncro made.

This is something I don't get... why the insanely high price? You've got a few guys now making CNC transfer cases, and we can't get some syncho rings tooled?

Why not?

Gatecrasher · 05-18-2006, 07:42 AM

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I certainly hope we are not left with nothing... Mentors source HAS to still be around.. it may not be easy to get ahold of but at LEAST there is a source there.

Howard does not work at Mentor any more. They were ordering from Mitsu Japan. Whether or not his replacement will do the same, or if he even knows how, seems to be open to debate.

leet · 05-18-2006, 09:53 AM

this isn't looking good

JonsRT · 05-18-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by leet

this isn't looking good

Agreed.

Thought off the top of my head. If they won't make good contact with Kormex or Jeff....why not one of us local guys to CRS go over and get a complete parts list and price list of whats left in stock. Once that is in hand get it to Kormex or Jeff and then make the transaction?

Basically serve as the middle man since we are local and avoid the whole phone/fax mess.

Jon

UTRacerX9 · 05-18-2006, 10:37 AM

I wonder if there are any other cars out there that have identical synchros. Getrag has made trannies for a lot of cars, is it possible that one of them might have used the same parts?

If tooling these things is so damn expensive, it stands to reason that they would have sought to build other trannies with the same parts if possible.

mjannusch · 05-18-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UTRacerX9

I wonder if there are any other cars out there that have identical synchros. Getrag has made trannies for a lot of cars, is it possible that one of them might have used the same parts?

The Supra has some interchangeable parts (including synchros, I believe). There's a thread around here (this one?) with info...

05-17-2006, 06:22 PM	#762 (permalink)
RobBeck POLYCHRONOPOULOS Join Date: May 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Drives: On 1 Wheel Trader Rating: (228)	Re: Getrag 440/446 parts. Well I was hoping I could get a couple 3/4 synchros that maybe lurking around CRS to keep as spares, but as has been said already they are DEFINITELY out and NOT getting more... From the sounds of it CRS just wasnt getting the Reman work on these trannies like they used to from Mits. Pretty sure its because we have become self sufficient provided we have the parts. This has probably burnt them, they were on one side trying to reman trannies for profit but on the flip side were forced to sell their stock to the public... and the public took it upon themselves to cut out the middle man (CRS) and fix the trannies themselves. Now they are just jumping ship all together, sounds like they were selling only parts and no remans for these. I certainly hope we are not left with nothing... Mentors source HAS to still be around.. it may not be easy to get ahold of but at LEAST there is a source there. Rob

05-18-2006, 09:53 AM	#767 (permalink)
leet Now with 100% more NSX Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Belgium / Michigan Drives: 95 NSX and 92 TT Trader Rating: (24)	Re: Getrag 440/446 parts. this isn't looking good __________________ the stealth is officially for sale, PM for info

05-18-2006, 10:37 AM	#769 (permalink)
UTRacerX9 165 mph and counting... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Drives: like Jason Bourne Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Getrag 440/446 parts. I wonder if there are any other cars out there that have identical synchros. Getrag has made trannies for a lot of cars, is it possible that one of them might have used the same parts? If tooling these things is so damn expensive, it stands to reason that they would have sought to build other trannies with the same parts if possible.

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