View Poll Results: Have you had a transmission problem related to power output?
No
26
70.27%
Yes, I blew a gear (please specify which gear)
2
5.41%
Yes, something else happened other than blowing a gear
4
10.81%
Yes, something is wrong right now and I don't know what yet
6
16.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll
Calling all 200whp+ 5spds: How's your transmission holding up?
08-21-2005, 04:47 PM
#1
Calling all 200whp+ 5spds: How's your transmission holding up?
Have you blown a gear or had some other problem related to the transmission caused by your power output? If so, what happened?
08-21-2005, 05:35 PM
#2
mine was replaced at 120k miles. Im not sure if im pushing 200+ with my mods (mevi, y pipe, intake, exhaust) but it seems to be holding well now that its been replaced.
A few bearings went and it was making a whining noise.
A few bearings went and it was making a whining noise.
08-21-2005, 06:50 PM
#4
Nope no probs with my transmisson, my engine on the other hand isn't doing so well. When I bought the car the previous owner had the transmisson rebuilt and a new clutch installed so that's probally why I have no issues.
08-21-2005, 11:34 PM
#7
I wouldn't say its cause by power rather than bad shims, from what i've heard, our 4th gen trans are prone to go out around 100k due to a bad shim in one of the bearings, I replaced my trans last year because of the bearing noise that many currently experiencing. Replaced it with an 01 trans and now running 125 shot with a stage 3 Spec clutch, its been few months so far no problems. Just be extra careful I guess, I had no symptoms before it went out but if it happens replace it with a 5th gen trans and u shoud be good.
08-22-2005, 08:12 AM
#9
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Originally Posted by Iilac
My tranny is making the whining noise in first gear and my clutch slips sometimes in the winter. I have about 73k on my car.
08-22-2005, 08:32 AM
#12
Could someone maybe get a recording of what it souinds like when the shims start going? I have space we can use to host wmv's or mpgs. A video cam would be perfect so you can see the motion of the car as well.
08-22-2005, 03:00 PM
#16
Originally Posted by PTownMax
not sure if i'm at 200 yet but clutch and throwout are gone, still having problems getting it running again i/y/h/B soon to come... 00VI
08-22-2005, 08:33 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by shmad
isnt this noise normal? i would get the same noise in my prelude and now in my max. its a light whining noise but noticable.
Same whine as reverse. I thought it was a symptom of bad bearings but if this is normal then I am glad to hear that.
08-25-2005, 05:27 PM
#21
Boosted for almost 60k miles, over 365 hp for the last 8k, many WOT runs. No problems at all, but I shift like a grandma.
I rebuilt the tranny and reshimmed it when I converted to 5 speed.
By the way, it's torque that kills the drivetrain, not hp.
I rebuilt the tranny and reshimmed it when I converted to 5 speed.
By the way, it's torque that kills the drivetrain, not hp.
08-25-2005, 08:57 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by maxinthamax
man. thats not much. 190 stock at the flywheel
isnt that like 180 or something at the wheels?
isnt that like 180 or something at the wheels?
Do you even have a maxima?
08-25-2005, 09:04 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by THT
Surprising and disturbing that nearly half of those who voted had a problem.
08-27-2005, 10:05 PM
#28
Originally Posted by maxinthamax
I was saying thats not much of a gain from stock.
And yes, I have a maxima, why else would I be on these boards?
Not to mention the old 5.0's suck
haha
And yes, I have a maxima, why else would I be on these boards?
Not to mention the old 5.0's suck
haha
08-27-2005, 10:08 PM
#29
Originally Posted by Stephen Max
By the way, it's torque that kills the drivetrain, not hp.
What you are saying is true though, applying huge torque at the low end will kill a tranny faster. But the our time, everyone ignores torque ....
As for the OP, I'm not at 200whp, as I just have I/Y/E, but I'd probably run similar track numbers, as I've got a pretty stripped maxima (cloth seats, 15" steelies, etc. etc.), and my tranny just started leaking last month. Now i'm on the hunt for a good place to rebuild my tranny.
09-04-2005, 01:33 PM
#30
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It is not hard at all to break 200 NA. Toss on I/H/Y/E, 00VI, and ECU ... call it a day. You might not even need ECU. That setup is guarenteed to break 200 but it will cost you for sure. Headers ... 700 easily, nice exhaust 450, ECU 350, 00VI 250. Adds up fast.
09-04-2005, 02:55 PM
#31
Originally Posted by scrhale
It is not hard at all to break 200 NA. Toss on I/H/Y/E, 00VI, and ECU ... call it a day. You might not even need ECU. That setup is guarenteed to break 200 but it will cost you for sure. Headers ... 700 easily, nice exhaust 450, ECU 350, 00VI 250. Adds up fast.
09-04-2005, 03:21 PM
#32
Originally Posted by scrhale
It is not hard at all to break 200 NA. Toss on I/H/Y/E, 00VI, and ECU ... call it a day. You might not even need ECU. That setup is guarenteed to break 200
It's a little bit more complicated than just tossing them on...
Also, I belive MardiGrasMax is on a stock tranny (built 3.5, turbo @ 16.5? psi)
09-09-2005, 06:10 AM
#33
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No probs here. I had my bearings and seals replaced at 100K (right after I got it). THe car has 141K now. I'm running a 6-puck sprung hub clutch. No probs yet.
I have never dyno'd but I can say that I have a SC with a 3.1" pulley putting out about 10psi and I'm running a 75 shot. I don't do WOT shifts or redline launches though.
I have never dyno'd but I can say that I have a SC with a 3.1" pulley putting out about 10psi and I'm running a 75 shot. I don't do WOT shifts or redline launches though.
09-09-2005, 07:07 AM
#34
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Never ran mine on a dyno but if I had to guess I would say 225whp/225wtq because my best trap speed is 105.29 mph.
I blew 3rd gear back in June, and I blew 1st gear last Sunday. I race alot, though. I can understand why I blew 3rd gear, I was wheelhopping back then, but 1st gear? Come on, that's just lame. I haven't done 6.5k clutch dumps with the 6-puck since June so I doubt 1st gear took a beating. I just launch off idle (1.5k) always.
One thing I have to mention is that my 1st and 2nd gears come from a 2000 Altima 5-speed and are a bit more aggressive. Nissan only used those first two gears in the 2000-2001 Altima so I guess it wasn't that hot.
Since I'm opening the tranny I want to check for synchros and such, but they were fine last time. I will also change the final drive from 3.82 to 4.47 and check for a VLSD differencial because mine no longer works and acts like a regular US Open Diff (stupid one wheel burnouts).
Originally Posted by Stephen Max
By the way, it's torque that kills the drivetrain, not hp.
I blew 3rd gear back in June, and I blew 1st gear last Sunday. I race alot, though. I can understand why I blew 3rd gear, I was wheelhopping back then, but 1st gear? Come on, that's just lame. I haven't done 6.5k clutch dumps with the 6-puck since June so I doubt 1st gear took a beating. I just launch off idle (1.5k) always.
One thing I have to mention is that my 1st and 2nd gears come from a 2000 Altima 5-speed and are a bit more aggressive. Nissan only used those first two gears in the 2000-2001 Altima so I guess it wasn't that hot.
Since I'm opening the tranny I want to check for synchros and such, but they were fine last time. I will also change the final drive from 3.82 to 4.47 and check for a VLSD differencial because mine no longer works and acts like a regular US Open Diff (stupid one wheel burnouts).
09-12-2005, 03:39 PM
#35
Originally Posted by JClaw
Never ran mine on a dyno but if I had to guess I would say 225whp/225wtq because my best trap speed is 105.29 mph.
I blew 3rd gear back in June, and I blew 1st gear last Sunday. I race alot, though. I can understand why I blew 3rd gear, I was wheelhopping back then, but 1st gear? Come on, that's just lame. I haven't done 6.5k clutch dumps with the 6-puck since June so I doubt 1st gear took a beating. I just launch off idle (1.5k) always.
One thing I have to mention is that my 1st and 2nd gears come from a 2000 Altima 5-speed and are a bit more aggressive. Nissan only used those first two gears in the 2000-2001 Altima so I guess it wasn't that hot.
Since I'm opening the tranny I want to check for synchros and such, but they were fine last time. I will also change the final drive from 3.82 to 4.47 and check for a VLSD differencial because mine no longer works and acts like a regular US Open Diff (stupid one wheel burnouts).
I blew 3rd gear back in June, and I blew 1st gear last Sunday. I race alot, though. I can understand why I blew 3rd gear, I was wheelhopping back then, but 1st gear? Come on, that's just lame. I haven't done 6.5k clutch dumps with the 6-puck since June so I doubt 1st gear took a beating. I just launch off idle (1.5k) always.
One thing I have to mention is that my 1st and 2nd gears come from a 2000 Altima 5-speed and are a bit more aggressive. Nissan only used those first two gears in the 2000-2001 Altima so I guess it wasn't that hot.
Since I'm opening the tranny I want to check for synchros and such, but they were fine last time. I will also change the final drive from 3.82 to 4.47 and check for a VLSD differencial because mine no longer works and acts like a regular US Open Diff (stupid one wheel burnouts).
Why not build the tranny up the next time you blow a gear so you don't have to go through the hassle of taking it off, replacing parts, cleaning it out, and bolting it back up to the engine?
09-12-2005, 03:59 PM
#36
172,XXX miles on original tranny.....second motor with S/C~294hp/ 278tq...went through 2 clutch OEM clutch/ 1 ACT & a clutch fork...still in great condition after all the the power shifting it took from all the races it endure....gotta love my tranny.
10-12-2005, 07:13 PM
#39
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i blew my tranny 3 nights ago it sucks... car is curently on jack stands with tranny on floor...gettin a used one monday... cant ait miss my car...also does anyone kno wha is a bigger throttle body i can put on my car...??? message me if you do thanx