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A story that started 6 years ago. #455495
September 29, 2019 08:00 pm UTC
September 29, 2019 08:00 pm UTC
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Jay Stacey Offline OP
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So.. 6 years ago.. I bought a 2g, with a blown transmission.

Tore the transmission down and rebiult it. I had no idea what I was doing and did everything with the guidance of the internet and a few mildly experienced freinds.

I used old used parts we had laying around. And didn't even use new syncros because I didn't think the tranny would ever work.

6 years later.. Racing ever weekend I could.. Low 11s, and 1.70 60fts and daily drove this car to work every day.

I bent rods, wore out clutches, blew turbos.

But the tranny never gave me a problem.

Last week... Against one of Jamie Valcamps 10 second runs.... I lost second.

Wouldn't events shift into second. Every other gear was perfect. Just no second.

We tore it down today, and to my surprise... The gears were still mint. No cracks, chips, or missing teeth. The syncros were really bad... But they were not new when installed 6 years ago.

So later this week, we will rebiuld the clusters. And throw her back together. Hopefully figure out why it won't slide into second. We think it's the dogs.

But we are not transmission experts.

So we will see. I have enough extra parts kicking around so we should be fine and running in no time.

Transmissions.... Much easier that rebuilding engines!

Last edited by Jay Stacey; September 29, 2019 08:01 pm UTC.

11.45@125,
stock bottom end 6bolt 2g head.
272 hks cams.
Holset hx35
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Re: A story that started 6 years ago. [Re: Jay Stacey] #455498
October 01, 2019 04:53 pm UTC
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Sorry to hear about the 2nd loss. Post some pics of the damage

Last edited by Alex Akachinskiy; October 01, 2019 05:07 pm UTC.

1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4
Re: A story that started 6 years ago. [Re: Jay Stacey] #455501
October 01, 2019 07:18 pm UTC
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Stanstead, Quebec
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Sounds like you should be back and running in no time. The only way we learn is to just get out there and do it. You proved you can do it.

Keep it up Jay, always amazing to see a hodge podge of parts go so quick lol!

As always, it's not about being the best at anything, it's about having fun and making memories with your friends along the way.


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2023 - 9.63 - 145mph
Re: A story that started 6 years ago. [Re: Jay Stacey] #455502
October 01, 2019 09:15 pm UTC
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Jay Stacey Offline OP
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I don't know how to post pics anymore.


11.45@125,
stock bottom end 6bolt 2g head.
272 hks cams.
Holset hx35
Backyard biult!!
Re: A story that started 6 years ago. [Re: Jay Stacey] #455503
October 01, 2019 11:22 pm UTC
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I use https://imgur.com

Upload your photos and it gives you the BBCode link to paste on the board

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1997 Eclipse GST - AWD swapped - TPC - GT Spec powered
2023 - 9.63 - 145mph
Re: A story that started 6 years ago. [Re: Jay Stacey] #455520
October 07, 2019 11:09 pm UTC
October 07, 2019 11:09 pm UTC
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Jay Stacey Offline OP
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11.45@125,
stock bottom end 6bolt 2g head.
272 hks cams.
Holset hx35
Backyard biult!!
Re: A story that started 6 years ago. [Re: Jay Stacey] #455525
October 12, 2019 02:05 am UTC
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Nice work man, you will probably have your trans finished before I do!

Make sure you post more pics!


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Re: A story that started 6 years ago. [Re: Jay Stacey] #455526
October 12, 2019 11:38 pm UTC
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Jay Stacey Offline OP
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It's getting too cold to work out side the ma back yerd. Hopefully I'll get lots done on Monday.


11.45@125,
stock bottom end 6bolt 2g head.
272 hks cams.
Holset hx35
Backyard biult!!

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