Question about 2nd gear grind

[2FastTSiAWD]

Alright, so I m getting pretty bad 2nd gear grind, the only time it doesnt do it, is when I REALLY baby it, I ve tried double clutching, adjusting the shifter, and everything else, so I think a rebuild is my only way out. My question is, on TRE's website they have a double synchro for 2nd, I m wondering if I should do this, or go with a full rebuild? All the other gears are fine, but this really pisses me off and I m wondering if it s hurting, or has hurt, anything else. Answers, opinions? Thanks

 

[HokieDSM]

Well,

The problem with trannys is that its hard to say exactly what you should get until you've actually opened 'er up and see the condition of all your gears & synchros. Double Synchros are an absolute must, so I'd get them regardless - as for doing the rest, that's an issue between you and your wallet

You may also want to check out John Sheperds' rebuilds, they tend to be a bit cheaper but with a build quality that is claimed to go unmatched. (I've got one of these).

 

[2FastTSiAWD]

Where can I find a website for this John Shepard?

 

[HokieDSM]

uhm. That should be the John Sheperd. His 1G runs a 9.5 in the quarter - I believe you'll find his profile at the TOP of the 1/4 times that are at the top of this page

 

[logic]

John Shepard is an occasional visitor both on here and on NABR; here's his website:

http://www.shepracing.com/

If you're wondering what his claim to fame is, it's his 687whp, 9.35@152mph DSM and all the tuning that went into it. Kneel before Zod.

You might also want to look at a couple of other transmission folks:

TRE (who you already mentioned)
BM Tranny

All three are quite reputable shops in terms of DSM transmission work, and they all do a little something special with second gear.

 

[2FastTSiAWD]

Wow, thanks guys, mucho help, I htink I m defintly going with THE John Shepard!