after a long wait, ive finally got my car back after the mt82 was freshed and added some mt82 saving parts to see how long we can make it live. First of all the spec stage three plus (which cuased most of my internal issues was replaced with a Mcloed RXT. got an MGW Shifter, JRH clutch line, Whiteline trans mount, shaftmasters driveshaft, BMR upper with bracket, and N2MB WOT box. internally replaced the plastic shift pads with bronze ones and replaced the syncros and gears that where messed upp. all I can say is it shifts BUTTERY SMOOTH, very happy with it and it isn't notchy at all anymore. still breaking the clutch in but the n2mb box will help a lot in the no lift shifts for sure.
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What was done to the trans?
The RXT will make a huge difference.
The RXT will make a huge difference.
Where did you get the bronze shift pads from?
Rev auto sells them. So doesn't liberty gear. I bought from liberty.
Rev auto also sells a brass shift stop as well.
Rev auto also sells a brass shift stop as well.
Can you explain a little more about the clutch causing your internal issues?
Its simple strong clutch vs weak tranny = broken tranny! I put a spec stage 3+ in my tremec, my tremec loves its clutch. Its a perfect match.
Op now you have see if your mt-82 locks you out at high rpm's certainly hope not with all the money you have spent!
Revolution auto is only 1 hour away from us, i sold my mt-82 to a guy in Chicago, and dropped it off at rev auto because he is getting it rebuilt! Says it takes about a week to get done!
With a twin disc, it won't lock out at high rpm. That's the #1 fix
Op can you give us a total cost breakdown to fix your issues with the mt-82 So others guys will know what it takes to get it right?
Thank you for that conjectured assessment complete with the usual hyperbole.
Your welcome! Dont hate the player hate the game!
How much did all the internal parts cost you? And did you replace the syncros and gears with stock replacements?
Agreed. I've seen a few posts over the years where people have put up incomplete lists of mt82 upgrades and shops that have done odds and ends, but I haven't seen a shop that specializes in built mt82's.
I feel like there is a fair amount of demand, considering our options are sticking with what we have and just dealing with it or dropping a huge sum of money and go with a Magnum.
So, stiffer motor mounts help you say... I'll have to look into this.
But the way I see it:
Clutch-650
Flywheel-450
Alum. DS-800
Misc.-150
Barton post-100
Short shifter-300
White line trans mount-25
for the mt82 and you're going to be between 2k and 3k depending on what you go with.
Or get a Magnum XL kit for a little over 5,000. And you have your stock transmission you can sell to help cover the cost. When you look it that way, the Magnum looks like a better deal.
Sorry if this was way off topic and I rambled.
So what would be better the better choice? Does anyone have experience with building a mt82 and going t56?
:beer:
I have already talked to them about doing mine & got a good deal on a clutch install while they take the Trans out to do the mods...
Anyone else interested in getting this done should talk to Adam at Revolution in Baltimore, I believe they charge $899 for the basic upgrades & $1899 for treated gears & brass internals.
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