R.I.P GM Tranny

[The Great]

Hello folks I haven't been on here in awhile but I hope all is well with everyone given the winter is around the corner and is harsh on our MM's. Anyway, my GM's tranny went up in October but I still want to keep it. My question is, which is the best route for to take given that your on a budget??

[RubberCtyRauder]

Well, a rebuild for a Crown Vic a few years ago was $1600 for me in my area (northeast Ohio) This was from a long time here Trans shop. You could see if you have an engine/transmission exchange near you where you basically buy a re-build, they install it and keep your old as a core I guess, or you can look for one at a junkyard. They usually know the mileage that was on it when pulled. You should be able to find a low mileage one and not sure of cost but somewhere in the $400 -$500 range plus install unless you can do yourself.

[The Great]

Thanks. The problem I have with getting another tranny is I had one put into my 94 Sentra and it never drove the same for whatever reason. I don't want the same thing to happen to my GM but I don't have the $$ to shell out for rebuilding one either unless I wait and save. I guess it falls on who does the best job with installing. Thanks again.

[kmastl]

Usually the cheapest route would be to pick up a used one.
http://www.chicagosvt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59350

[The Great]

Ok another question is, is rebuilding the tranny the best way to go, or dropping another one in the best route because mine had 100K on it when it died.

[Joe Walsh]

What year GM?

I have a good transmission out of my '95 GM that I'm parting out.
I just posted the transmission for sale on craigslist-Baltimore.

[slickster]

i think its best to have it rebuild that way you know for sure its good

[The Great]

99 and that's what I thought.

[Joe Walsh]

I don't know the differences, if any, between those years.