So after much research on this forum and others, I feel some necessary planning is in order. I always seem to ask myself the same question, "When will my MT82 fail?"
Some backround on my situation. Im now over 550whp and I enjoy occasional drag racing in my 14 GT. Mainly, shes a daily summer cruiser / weekend racer car and I drive with a heavy foot ( like its meant to be driven). I may take this car up to 700whp on E85 in the future, but I dont for see myself turning it into a full blown race car. So if I blow the trans, what are my options? Heres what I came up with.
Option 1: Contact Rev Auto for a full stage 2 rebuild.
I like this option mainly because it will allow me to stage my upgrades a little better. I feel the MT82s gearing is mated beautifully with the coyotes distribution of power. By choosing this route, I could slowly aquire supporting parts like a Aluminum DS and finish my regear to 3.31s prior to actually having to fork over the +$2k for the rebuild. Roughly I estimate my total expense to be in the area of $5500, but this includes the trans build, RXT or RST, DS, clutch line, MGW race upgrade, 3.31s, truetrac, girdle and all labor. Im only hoping that its strong enough to last the abuse Im planning for it.
Option 2: Magnum XL Swap
At my power level and goals, this is probably the safest option due to its potential. Complete Swap package with all the fixings can be had for a little North of $5,500 and I would add the diff and girdle, but keep my 3.73s due to the Magnums gearing. Total expense plus labor im guessing is in the relm of $7k, but I could sell my MT82 since there are no issues with it. The negative is I have to fork over the entire expense at the same time to get it done instead of spreading it out like in option 1.
Option 3: 6R80 Swap
This option, is definately the most expensive to have up and running considering I still need a regear. Im also not fond of giving up my manual. The only benefits I can come up with is consistency, power proven, and much lower ETs! This option is like my last hope option, but im assuming the expense will be in the same area as the Magnum XL.
Questions, comments, concerns, critisizms?
In theory, I should have just bought an Auto 5.0. Screw you autos and your fast ETs!
Some backround on my situation. Im now over 550whp and I enjoy occasional drag racing in my 14 GT. Mainly, shes a daily summer cruiser / weekend racer car and I drive with a heavy foot ( like its meant to be driven). I may take this car up to 700whp on E85 in the future, but I dont for see myself turning it into a full blown race car. So if I blow the trans, what are my options? Heres what I came up with.
Option 1: Contact Rev Auto for a full stage 2 rebuild.
I like this option mainly because it will allow me to stage my upgrades a little better. I feel the MT82s gearing is mated beautifully with the coyotes distribution of power. By choosing this route, I could slowly aquire supporting parts like a Aluminum DS and finish my regear to 3.31s prior to actually having to fork over the +$2k for the rebuild. Roughly I estimate my total expense to be in the area of $5500, but this includes the trans build, RXT or RST, DS, clutch line, MGW race upgrade, 3.31s, truetrac, girdle and all labor. Im only hoping that its strong enough to last the abuse Im planning for it.
Option 2: Magnum XL Swap
At my power level and goals, this is probably the safest option due to its potential. Complete Swap package with all the fixings can be had for a little North of $5,500 and I would add the diff and girdle, but keep my 3.73s due to the Magnums gearing. Total expense plus labor im guessing is in the relm of $7k, but I could sell my MT82 since there are no issues with it. The negative is I have to fork over the entire expense at the same time to get it done instead of spreading it out like in option 1.
Option 3: 6R80 Swap
This option, is definately the most expensive to have up and running considering I still need a regear. Im also not fond of giving up my manual. The only benefits I can come up with is consistency, power proven, and much lower ETs! This option is like my last hope option, but im assuming the expense will be in the same area as the Magnum XL.
Questions, comments, concerns, critisizms?
In theory, I should have just bought an Auto 5.0. Screw you autos and your fast ETs!
