Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Nikos 33 · 08-09-2005, 06:34 AM

Hello ATX-ers!

I desperately need advise! My brother owns a 1996 3000GT with an ATX, (130,000 miles).

He was steadily cruising on the highway at 70 when he suddenly heard the evil sound of gears grinding...suddenly he lost all acceleration. The engine is running fine although the transmission is not engaging in drive or reverse...there is an odd sound of something grinding.

I had the car towed to a trusted and respected transmission shop. This shop works on domestics and imports and has done quality work for my friends in the past. This shop has been around for 20 years.

The shop owner just called to inform me that the transmisison is blown and needs to be re-built including a new torque converter. He quoted me a price of $1,800 to $1,900 including a 2 year warranty.

My questions are as follows:

1. Is $1,800 to $1,900 a fair price?

2. Should I locate a used transmission and have it installed? (If so, is there a well known and trusted source?

3. Is there any good transmission modifications that should be performed while the rebuild is taking place? (My brothers car is stock and he is more interested in reliability rather than performance).

4. Any miscellaneous advise would be appreciated...is there anything else I should know?

Many many thanks!!

Nikos 33
Royal Oak, MI
1995 3000GT, 5-Speed

BigTyla · 08-09-2005, 08:01 AM

Instead of rebuilding, I would search around the internet for a remanufactured transmission. I am sure they can beat $1800.

When he gets the trans, if he has the time tell him to send out his valve body to IPT (www.importperformancetrans.com) so they can install a shift kit for him. He will love the new feeling his car gives him every time it shifts. The shift kit is also a great product for extending the life of your transmission.

Also, when the shop fills the trans with fluid, be sure they check the fluid level in neutral. I cannot emphasize this enough.

Nikos 33 · 08-09-2005, 08:08 AM

BigTyla, thanks for tha advise!

Should he also have a transmission oil cooler installed??

BigTyla · 08-09-2005, 08:38 AM

I highly suggest a cooler. Be sure it is installed after the radiator.

cryptyq · 08-09-2005, 08:46 AM

If this is his daily driver, and he drives it like one, then the above advice should suffice...if he is more aggresive (face reality when evaluating his driving habits), then you should consider the other products offered by IPT, since this will not only make the tranny stronger, but will enhance performance at the same time...weigh this decision carefully, since it does add cost

SLguy · 08-09-2005, 09:00 AM

There are one of two things i would do in this situation. I would either try to pick up a good used tranny around here for about $400-$500 since a lot of people are doing an ATX to MTX swap. Or i would call up mentor mitsubishi and either order a brand new one from them ($1,393 includes torque converter too) or ask them about getting a remanned, which would probably run about $200 less.

mykiss69 · 08-09-2005, 09:08 AM

For 1800-1900 you could easily do a atx to mtx swap.now that i think about it you could buy a donor car for that price and have all kind of extra needed parts

Mitsugirl3kgt · 08-09-2005, 12:00 PM

You know Paul, I never knew that Mentor Mitsubishi had prices on brand new trannies that cheap until you've mentioned it.

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Originally Posted by SLguy

There are one of two things i would do in this situation. I would either try to pick up a good used tranny around here for about $400-$500 since a lot of people are doing an ATX to MTX swap. Or i would call up mentor mitsubishi and either order a brand new one from them ($1,393 includes torque converter too) or ask them about getting a remanned, which would probably run about $200 less.

SLguy · 08-09-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xSabrielx

You know Paul, I never knew that Mentor Mitsubishi had prices on brand new trannies that cheap until you've mentioned it.

yup, my buddy just bought a brand new mtx for $1700, and i think shipping was like 20 bucks, or something that cheap, may have been 50, and it was send 2 day shipping. He said he called them and they said they also had remans for $1400.

Mitsugirl3kgt · 08-09-2005, 12:38 PM

Are those price quotes comparable to the atx trans as well or did you check separately?

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Originally Posted by SLguy

yup, my buddy just bought a brand new mtx for $1700, and i think shipping was like 20 bucks, or something that cheap, may have been 50, and it was send 2 day shipping. He said he called them and they said they also had remans for $1400.

08-09-2005, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nikos 33 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Detroit, MI Trader Rating: (0)	Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice Hello ATX-ers! I desperately need advise! My brother owns a 1996 3000GT with an ATX, (130,000 miles). He was steadily cruising on the highway at 70 when he suddenly heard the evil sound of gears grinding...suddenly he lost all acceleration. The engine is running fine although the transmission is not engaging in drive or reverse...there is an odd sound of something grinding. I had the car towed to a trusted and respected transmission shop. This shop works on domestics and imports and has done quality work for my friends in the past. This shop has been around for 20 years. The shop owner just called to inform me that the transmisison is blown and needs to be re-built including a new torque converter. He quoted me a price of $1,800 to $1,900 including a 2 year warranty. My questions are as follows: 1. Is $1,800 to $1,900 a fair price? 2. Should I locate a used transmission and have it installed? (If so, is there a well known and trusted source? 3. Is there any good transmission modifications that should be performed while the rebuild is taking place? (My brothers car is stock and he is more interested in reliability rather than performance). 4. Any miscellaneous advise would be appreciated...is there anything else I should know? Many many thanks!! Nikos 33 Royal Oak, MI 1995 3000GT, 5-Speed __________________ 1995 3000GT DOHC N/A - 5-Speed Manual K&N Aircharger - No Resonator Bottle. Test Pipe - 3SX Fed Spec DownPipe Unorthodox UDP - Magnecor 8.5mm Wires Chrome 17" VR4-Spyder Rims Firestone SZ50's 245/45/17's Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors (front) Stillen Metal Matrix Pads (front) Red Painted Calipers H&R Lowering Springs (1" drop) KYB GR-2 Struts Front and Rear Strut Tower Brace Infinity BassLink Alpine Electronics Tinted Windows. 3SI #211 Custom 97 Ford Escort Beater Car

08-09-2005, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigTyla Resident rocket scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Drives: '93 3000GT ATX TT Trader Rating: (174)	Re: Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice Instead of rebuilding, I would search around the internet for a remanufactured transmission. I am sure they can beat $1800. When he gets the trans, if he has the time tell him to send out his valve body to IPT (www.importperformancetrans.com) so they can install a shift kit for him. He will love the new feeling his car gives him every time it shifts. The shift kit is also a great product for extending the life of your transmission. Also, when the shop fills the trans with fluid, be sure they check the fluid level in neutral. I cannot emphasize this enough. __________________ Topline Engineering - "Driven to Perfection" 1993 3000GT FWD ATX TT - daily<----------------------->1984 Nissan Maxima - project Topline Engineering ground wire kit

08-09-2005, 08:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nikos 33 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Detroit, MI Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice BigTyla, thanks for tha advise! Should he also have a transmission oil cooler installed??

08-09-2005, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigTyla Resident rocket scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Drives: '93 3000GT ATX TT Trader Rating: (174)	Re: Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice I highly suggest a cooler. Be sure it is installed after the radiator.

08-09-2005, 08:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
cryptyq MonsterVoodooMachine Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY Drives: Black '92 Stealth RT Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice If this is his daily driver, and he drives it like one, then the above advice should suffice...if he is more aggresive (face reality when evaluating his driving habits), then you should consider the other products offered by IPT, since this will not only make the tranny stronger, but will enhance performance at the same time...weigh this decision carefully, since it does add cost __________________ ...1992 Dodge Stealth R/T is one of 5247...built in 1st week of 08/91...1426th post production car of that model to come out of the plant...19964 other cars of the model year made at the Nayoga plant before your car...56 other cars that were made with both the same interior and exterior color...911 cars with the same exterior color and 649 cars with the same interior color. Exactly Identical 29 (Model, Interior & Exterior color, Equipment, Chassis) Mechanically Identical 1263 (Model, Equipment, Chassis) Same Model+Option Package 3609 Same Model+Build Date 411

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08-09-2005, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
SLguy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: royal pain Trader Rating: (19)	Re: Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice There are one of two things i would do in this situation. I would either try to pick up a good used tranny around here for about $400-$500 since a lot of people are doing an ATX to MTX swap. Or i would call up mentor mitsubishi and either order a brand new one from them ($1,393 includes torque converter too) or ask them about getting a remanned, which would probably run about $200 less. __________________ 94 TT Auto 8.5:1 Arias Forged Pistons, Pauter Rods, DR Stage 3 heads, EVO III 16G's, and supporting mods

08-09-2005, 09:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
mykiss69 3S PARTS KING Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Bendavis Mo. Drives: 91 RT TT STEALTH Trader Rating: (149)	Re: Atx Just Exploded, Need Advice For 1800-1900 you could easily do a atx to mtx swap.now that i think about it you could buy a donor car for that price and have all kind of extra needed parts __________________ TWIN TURBO NOW!! TWIN TURBO NOW!!