Transmission rebuild pricing thread

[Terry S]

Well, x[corwin] and I were talking about transmission rebuilds the other night so I got to thinking that I should start up a post with links/prices/services. If anyone else knows of any additional reputable/reliable shops who provide the same or similar services, post up a link/price/services in the same format that I do. I'll add in the new posts to this OP.

Also, take note that these are REBUILD prices on 5 speed transmissions that dont have major damage. These are not prices for a brand new transmission. Also, these are for comparable "stage 1" rebuilds it looks like. TRE & Shep also have pricing for more aggressive rebuilds (like stage 2 & stage 3). I'm sure Buschur offers the same but it isn't listed on his site yet.

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Buschur Racing/Bushwacker Transmission service - $850:

https://secure.buschurracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_26_133&products_id=1019


Buschur Racing is proud to release there Bushwacker Transmission upgrade for the Evolution 8 and 9. After alot of phone calls wondering what exactly a "Bushwacker Transmission" is and alot of interest on having this service done we are releasing this as a service for all of our customers. The Bushwacker transmissions is the same transmission that is run in our world record setting and holding Evolution 8, David Buschur's 9sec. daily driven Evo RS, Daniel Buschur's low 10sec daily driven Evo 8 and many of the other fastest Evolution's and DSM's in the united states that have come out of our shop.

The Bushwacker Tranmission upgrade will include but is not limited to:

# Brand new 1st gear synchro
# Brand new 2nd gear synchro
# Brand new 3rd gear synchro
# Brand new 4th gear synchro
# Brand new 5th gear synchro
# Brand new 1-2 slider
# Brand new 3-4 slider
# Brand new syncho springs
# Heavy Roll Pins
# Reshimming

Other additional options for the Bushwacker Transmission include:

# Cryo Treating of sliders: $80.00
# Cryo Treating for all transmission components: $250.00
# Longer First Gear (2.92 to 2.78): $320.00
# .76 5th gear ratio: $220.00

Specific Evolution 9 Transmission Upgrade:

# Convert to Evo 8 longer 1.09 4th gear: $225.00

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Shepard Transmission service - $895 + $80 shipping & insurance:

http://www.sheptrans.com/details.php?sid=11


We take your trans and apply all applicable tsb's and updates as well as modify the oiling system and a few other tricks to make it shift. This trans build is used by the quickest and fastest Evo's around including both the AMS drag car and time attack car, AL (dynoflash), Buschur Racing, Curt Brown, Pruven Performance,Dan Bajalis and many more.

EVO Trans Upgrade Includes the Following:

* New 1st gear synchro
* New 2nd gear synchro
* New 1-2 shifting sleeve
* New 3rd gear synchro
* New 4th gear synchro
* New 3-4 shifting sleeve
* New 5th gear synchro
* New 5-R shifting sleeve
* New seals , shims and snap rings
* New high strength roll pins
* New Reverse synchro
* New 1,2,3,4,5,R synchro springs
* Neodymium magnet
* New input shaft bearing
* New 3-4 fork


EVO Trans Upgrade Options:

* 4.11 Final drive upgrade add $1100
* Rem Isf sliders ony add $80
* Custom ratios available please email
* Tall 1st gear ratio please email
* Rem Isf process gearset add $250



Price: $895.00 - plus $80 shipping and insurance

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TRE Transmission service - $800:

http://www.teamrip.com/TRE%20EVOLUTION%20STAGE%201%20TSB%20REBUILD%20SERV ICE.html


The parts replaced:

New 1-5th & Reverse synchros

New 1st-2nd hub & sleeve

New 3rd/4th hub & sleeve

New 5th/Reverse hub & sleeve

New 3rd/4th shift fork

New 5th/Reverse shift fork

New Input shaft bearings

New output shaft bearings

New needle bearings

New oil seals

New synchro springs

New heavy duty Neodymium trash magnet & magnetic drain plug. Keeps the oil clean.

New snap rings, roll pins, end nuts, bearing shims and all the other non-reusables that you would expect to be replaced in a quality rebuild.

More info about Stage 1



5 SPEED EVOLUTION STAGE 1 TSB REBUILD = $800.



UPGRADE OPTIONS

These are the current options for the STAGE 1 EVOLUTION transmission.



Electropolishing (REM ISF®), add an additional $200.

EVO-9 1st gear & input shaft, add an additional $300.

EVO-8 4th gearset, add an additional $200.

EVO-9 5th gearset, add an additional $200.

Shot peening, add an additional $350.

4.11 final drive, add an additional $1100.

3.73 final drive, add an additional $1000.



Warranty is 6 months. *click here for warranty info.*

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Terry S

[240sxmonster]

Good Info! FTW!!! O0

[Faust54]

After reading that my 4th gear is about as thick as a Motorola Razor I'll go ahead and keep this thread bookmarked :grin:

[1WkdEvo]

Great info Terry, thanks a lot

[earlyapex]

Keep in mind those are rebuild prices if something big isn't broken, and those are also 5spd prices.

My 6spd rebuild cost $1562.71 + shipping, I needed new 4th input and output gears.

Mine was a stage 2 rebuild.

[Faust54]

Keep in mind those are rebuild prices if something big isn't broken, and those are also 5spd prices.

My 6spd rebuild cost $1562.71 + shipping, I needed new 4th input and output gears.

Mine was a stage 2 rebuild.


Is the MR trackable now with the new 4th gear or was it just an OEM replacement?

[Terry S]

Keep in mind those are rebuild prices if something big isn't broken, and those are also 5spd prices.

My 6spd rebuild cost $1562.71 + shipping, I needed new 4th input and output gears.

Mine was a stage 2 rebuild.


Modified the OP to further emphasis what these prices apply to.

Terry S

[earlyapex]

Is the MR trackable now with the new 4th gear or was it just an OEM replacement?


It was a stage 2 rebuild. No it's not trackable, the temps go through the roof still. I need to install my tranny cooler.

On a stockish car it would probably be fine on the track. Added power and grip makes heat and stress on the drivetrain.

[x[corwyn]]

I was told that shops like RRE and possibly TT have trannys in shop to swap. That would interest me greatly... I really dont feel like tearing down my car, having it down for about 2 or 3 weeks to get a tranny....

[Miss Evo8]

here is the link to TRE
http://www.teamrip.com/index.html


they give some prices on their services

[Miss Evo8]

and here is the link to Shep...

http://www.sheptrans.com/stages.php?vid=evo

[SoCal]

Bump for the good info!! O0

[CASH$ MONEY]

im scared to mess up my tranny now :-o

[4G63 FEVER]

Why? You have all the dollars that anyone needs to have. At least that's what I understand from reading your posts.

[Terry S]

Gotta risk the tranny to GET TEH MONEY, RIGHT? YA DIGG!?

Terry S

[CASH$ MONEY]

i am scared, the admins+ moderators+ police told me i cant be mean on so cal evo forums anymore. so im sorry please dont hurt me :2funny:

[vial8or]

^^
god damn cash u all ready upgraded ur status!! hahahaha

right before summer im getting my 5spd rebuilt. leaning heavily towards Shep.
anybody else with one of these trannies got any input?? this thread is good!

[CASH$ MONEY]

ummm... the shep sounds pretty legit, before doing that get the cams :knuppel2:

[Jap_WHiP]

For a more, "Track dedicated" car I would want a longer 4th gear right fellas?

Any other suggestions?

I need to get a rebuild, that damn 5th gear syncro- already dealer replaced, is crapping out again, only 8k after the service!?...

I know I could just take it back but I'm sick of it, Its time to build it up...

I have 73k on my 05' 8 anyhow...

[Azian]

wait wtf why does TT charge $1600 then just for the tranny?

[Terry S]

Probably because thats the price for one without providing a core.

Terry S

[Azian]

well basically they sent a tranny they had out while i still drove on mine and then they installed the one that came back from sheperd and gave them my old tranny so iono why it cost $1600 plus like $800 in labor

[Azian]

any1?

[Terry S]

Why dont you ask them for a price breakdown.

Terry S

[Azian]

well in there quote its just $1600 for Sheperd Tranny

[Azian]

im just wondering if i got jipped cuz i already did it

[Charles B.]

right before summer im getting my 5spd rebuilt. leaning heavily towards Shep.
anybody else with one of these trannies got any input?? this thread is good!


i got a shep rebuild with the Rem Isf process gearset. smooth as butter, i love it.

[javicracer]

im just wondering if i got jipped cuz i already did it


U got rape without lube hahahahaha

[x[corwyn]]

Im curious to find out as well. TT do you have an answer? Is that a markup, or is there more to the bill than what he sees?

[fusionchicken]

stuff like this makes me miss my evo like CRAZY

i have a grinding 5th gear in my 05 sti 6spd, and just pulling the tranny from car, opening up the tranny, and replacing ONLY 5th gear/5th synchro/hub = $850. and that is supposedly a "deal" too. 3 shops quoted me $2000 for the same job lol

sorry just wanted to get that outta the way, and let u guys know u Evo guys have it really easy when it comes to tranny work :D

[Azian]

yah and the problem is now that MY FUCKEN 5th GEAR IS GRINDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!in my BRAND NEW Sheperd tranny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and i havent even shifted hard in it or anything yet.im fucken pissed....$2500 down the drain.............. :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff:

[atlvalet]

Why don't you contact Shep?

[1WkdEvo]

My Shep Tran shifts great, like Atlvalet said, call the man and see whats up

[javicracer]

yah and the problem is now that MY FUCKEN 5th GEAR IS GRINDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!in my BRAND NEW Sheperd tranny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and i havent even shifted hard in it or anything yet.im fucken pissed....$2500 down the drain.............. :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff:


u better sell ur car.

[fusionchicken]

yah and the problem is now that MY FUCKEN 5th GEAR IS GRINDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!in my BRAND NEW Sheperd tranny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and i havent even shifted hard in it or anything yet.im fucken pissed....$2500 down the drain.............. :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff:


aw man, i'm so sorry to hear that :(

[Azian]

Thx bro^^^yah im really dissapointed in there work.

[Miss Evo8]

My Shep Tran shifts great, like Atlvalet said, call the man and see whats up


Did you replace all the synchros? Anything "fancy" done? What was the cost?

[1WkdEvo]

I bought mine from another member with my tranny as part of the deal. It had all the usual stage 1:::

New 3rd gear synchro
New 1-2 shifting sleeve
New 2nd gear synchro
New 1st gear synchro
New 4th gear synchro
New 3-4 shifting sleeve
New 5th gear synchro
New 5-R shifting sleeve
New seals , shims and snap rings
New 3-4 fork
New input shaft bearings
New high strength roll pins
New Reverse synchro
New 1,2,3,4,5,R synchro springs
Neodymium magnet

Plus a little something "fancy" as an extra :-)

[Miss Evo8]

I bought mine from another member with my tranny as part of the deal. It had all the usual stage 1:::

New 3rd gear synchro
New 1-2 shifting sleeve
New 2nd gear synchro
New 1st gear synchro
New 4th gear synchro
New 3-4 shifting sleeve
New 5th gear synchro
New 5-R shifting sleeve
New seals , shims and snap rings
New 3-4 fork
New input shaft bearings
New high strength roll pins
New Reverse synchro
New 1,2,3,4,5,R synchro springs
Neodymium magnet

Plus a little something "fancy" as an extra :-)


and how much did you pay for all of this if you don't mind sharing .......

[tanK]

+1

[alan678]

I had my Transmission rebuilt by TRE....here are the services offered for the trans, what they entail, and how much it costs...

http://www.teamrip.com/TRE%20EVOLUTION%20TRANSMISSION%20REBUILD%20SERVICE S.html

[1WkdEvo]

Here is the link to Shep with prices as well:::

Mine is the stage 1 plus a little extra from the bottom

http://www.sheptrans.com/catalog.php?type=t&cat=EVO

[tanK]

If you don't mind overall costs including shipping and labor to give us a general idea of what to expect, that would be very helpful. Also how long was the turnaround?

[VinceR]

yah and the problem is now that MY FUCKEN 5th GEAR IS GRINDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!in my BRAND NEW Sheperd tranny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and i havent even shifted hard in it or anything yet.im fucken pissed....$2500 down the drain.............. :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff:


Oh NO!!! Ben that sucks hopefully my transmission rebuild with JNZ tuning goes better than what happend with you.
I had a couple of gears actually break in my tranny...

and im paying $1500 for labor and parts. I think it would have cost more with Shep or TRE.

[1WkdEvo]

Mine was a trade for my stocker plus cash so I cannot tell you shipping costs, etc.

[jdmcwestevo]

i got a built stage 2 tre tranny with cryo shot peen and the longer 1st, 4th and 5th if anyone is interested

[tanK]

How much?

[tanK]

Mine was a trade for my stocker plus cash so I cannot tell you shipping costs, etc.


You traded with another member on the boards? I'm just trying to clarify.. thanks..

[1WkdEvo]

Yes I did. I traded my stock tranny plus cash for the Shep Tranny

[Azian]

yah i called sheperd yesterday and they said i had to take my tranny off Pay $150 for like double coated/syncroed something for my 5th gear and $100 labor and about $200 shipping so now im really really angry............

[1WkdEvo]

See if any of the local socal shops can help you out since some of them have personal relationships with Shep

[Terenus]

well basically they sent a tranny they had out while i still drove on mine and then they installed the one that came back from sheperd and gave them my old tranny so iono why it cost $1600 plus like $800 in labor


Question is, why does your tranny still cost $2400? Who did the swap for you? Did you contact Shep yourself?

[vortech_g35]

Andrew,

I am sorry but the 6 spd is useless at those power levels including the ratios. We do not offer anything for them except for basic rebuilds.



You will need a 5spd and a 5 spd conversion.



John

Damn! I wanted to keep my MR a MR.

[tanK]

well basically they sent a tranny they had out while i still drove on mine and then they installed the one that came back from sheperd and gave them my old tranny so iono why it cost $1600 plus like $800 in labor


Question is, why does your tranny still cost $2400? Who did the swap for you? Did you contact Shep yourself?


+1 who did all this labor for you Ben? Also, don't you have another tranny for sale?



Andrew,

I am sorry but the 6 spd is useless at those power levels including the ratios. We do not offer anything for them except for basic rebuilds.



You will need a 5spd and a 5 spd conversion.



John

Damn! I wanted to keep my MR a MR.


What "power level" are you at? I already knew the 6 speed was the weak link in the MR. I plan on swapping to a 5 speed (anyone wanna trade :D ) in the future anyway... theres no doubt the 6 speed's 4-6 gears are tiny.

[1WkdEvo]

Power levels in his sig :-) 6 Speed FTL

[tanK]

Power levels in his sig :-) 6 Speed FTL


Gotcha, I turned sigs off :(

[1WkdEvo]

My bad, not trying to give you a hard time man :-)

Here is his Sig

06 GG EVO IX MR
-Tuning Tech. Tuned
-Powered by AMS Performance
-Sleeper dressed
-542whp/420tq

[vortech_g35]

^ Even more was my plan. He told me he was surprised my tranny didn't already go since I've been driving with 500whp for about 10k now.

[1WkdEvo]

Knowing how not to drive like a teenage tool probably helps your tranny a bit with all that HP sir :-)

[Azian]

well basically they sent a tranny they had out while i still drove on mine and then they installed the one that came back from sheperd and gave them my old tranny so iono why it cost $1600 plus like $800 in labor


Question is, why does your tranny still cost $2400? Who did the swap for you? Did you contact Shep yourself?
no Tuning Tech did it for me basically

IX Tranny with entry level rebuild from sheperd $1600
Labor=$700-800ish

[Azian]

well basically they sent a tranny they had out while i still drove on mine and then they installed the one that came back from sheperd and gave them my old tranny so iono why it cost $1600 plus like $800 in labor


Question is, why does your tranny still cost $2400? Who did the swap for you? Did you contact Shep yourself?


+1 who did all this labor for you Ben? Also, don't you have another tranny for sale?



Andrew,

I am sorry but the 6 spd is useless at those power levels including the ratios. We do not offer anything for them except for basic rebuilds.



You will need a 5spd and a 5 spd conversion.



John

Damn! I wanted to keep my MR a MR.


What "power level" are you at? I already knew the 6 speed was the weak link in the MR. I plan on swapping to a 5 speed (anyone wanna trade :D ) in the future anyway... theres no doubt the 6 speed's 4-6 gears are tiny.
yah but its an 8 tranny and i wanna keep my IX tranny ill see what ill do im gonna call TT one of these days ive been getting busier and busier lately iono why either lol

[Saint]

Anybody have links to tranny coolers?

[lightfighter]

whats a 5 speed conversion

Im getting tired of my 6 speed and its chortling

[Terry S]

whats a 5 speed conversion

Im getting tired of my 6 speed and its chortling


When you change a 6spd to a 5spd, you need a conversion kit because the two trannies have different parts.

Terry S

[lightfighter]

Thanks yeah i didnt know about the weakness in the 6 speed
and im one of those drivers that i think my 6 speed wont like and its starting to sound like it

[Terry S]

The 5spd isn't going to sound much better, trust me.

Terry S

[ant_evo]

I feel ur pain I also wentÂ* with a shep trans EVO Upgrade/Rebuild Plus Evo 8 3-4 conversion for evo 9 trans and And now 1200 miles later 3rd gear grinds///
I need to give them a call,,,, this sucks// $1500.00 to shep and $400 for labor..Oya plus $80 to ship my trans to them,,,


yah i called sheperd yesterday and they said i had to take my tranny off Pay $150 for like double coated/syncroed something for my 5th gear and $100 labor and about $200 shipping so now im really really angry............

[Azian]

yah that shit sucks man im pissed^^^^^tuning tech. is gonna help me out a bit though

[orangeorphan]

In peoples experience, how long does it usually take for shep or other shops to send back the tranny?

[Azian]

mine took about 1-2monthes^^

[VinceR]

yeah mine took a little over a month but Im happy with the ultimate gear ratio tranny from Shep Racing,

it handles my thrashing, like a champ...

[orangeorphan]

shit how did you get around during that time? I don't have a 2nd car.

[VinceR]

shit how did you get around during that time? I don't have a 2nd car.


I had a second car to drive around... I guess it would be difficult if you didnt have one....

[boostinboy]

shep did mine in 3 weeks.

[dy4anevo]

what is the benefit of the 4.11 final drive ratio on/off the track? :mitsu: