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RockJock
06-08-2006, 08:25 PM
what 2 do???

any opinions on the following?

1) Jim Blanton rebuild.
2) Jim Rowe (Metric Mechanic) rebuild.
3) Find a used tranny.

talk 2 me pleaze.

thx!!!
angrypancake
06-08-2006, 08:29 PM
why do you need a rebuild?

metric mechanic is no joke.
RockJock
06-08-2006, 08:37 PM
why do you need a rebuild?

metric mechanic is no joke.

my tranny is a hurtn' unit .... MM and Jim Blanton rebuilds cost about the same. I could risk buying a used one but I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with MM or Jim Blanton trannies .....
angrypancake
06-08-2006, 08:53 PM
there are a few ppl with MM stuff. you could pull a used tranny if it's in good shape and the car was in good shape before whatever happened to make it a parts car. would be much cheaper. on the flip side, a rebuilt trans by professionals that has a warranty is hard to beat.
Derek A.
06-09-2006, 03:30 AM
I got a Blanton rebuild in mine and it has been perfect - no isses what so ever !
Kalevera
06-09-2006, 08:25 AM
There was a picture a few years back in Roundel of Rowe using a belt sander to deck a head. 'nuff said. (I might be biased, though).


To my knowledge, Blanton doesn't do transmission rebuilds anymore.

Edit: just talked to Blanton, he'll build 260/265/280 and the ZF 5 speeds. The price is what it is because you get a work of art.

best, whit