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splitbusaustralia Wolfsburg Wizard

487 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#702559
Greetings All,

I’m about to spend AUD $1550 – $1600 (depends a bit on exchange rate but that’s landed and includes all costs) on a 12V ‘reconditioned heavy duty’ swingaxle transmission from a reasonably reputable builder in the US.

Includes super diff, heavy duty shift forks, welded 3rd and 4th gears and a heavy duty side cover. No core required.

If someone reputable locally could do the same for the price I’d rather spend the money here. But I seem to be struggling to find anyone locally who does transmission work.

Any suggestions? - just thought I’d check before spending the bucks o/s.

regards

RobK

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#702561
Which state are you in?
...and Robert's ya father's brother...

splitbusaustralia Wolfsburg Wizard

487 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#702567
In Vic, but not that fussed if there's someone interstate.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#702588
Dangerous in Qld or Shimmo in NSW would be my pick.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#702590
splitbusaustralia wrote:Greetings All,

I’m about to spend AUD $1550 – $1600 (depends a bit on exchange rate but that’s landed and includes all costs) on a 12V ‘reconditioned heavy duty’ swingaxle transmission from a reasonably reputable builder in the US.

Includes super diff, heavy duty shift forks, welded 3rd and 4th gears and a heavy duty side cover. No core required.

If someone reputable locally could do the same for the price I’d rather spend the money here. But I seem to be struggling to find anyone locally who does transmission work.

Any suggestions? - just thought I’d check before spending the bucks o/s.

regards

RobK
Don't waste your time in OZ at that price you could not even supply the parts alone for $1500. So to get one built would be closser to $3k.
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#702593
You get what you pay for.

Ask anyone that has a strong trans. The one from the states will probably end up dearer than that by the time you get it.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#702606
matberry wrote:You get what you pay for.

Ask anyone that has a strong trans. The one from the states will probably end up dearer than that by the time you get it.
Yeah but when you shop by spec and not brand it is very hard to come to the same spec without going well over budget.
rnrnIncludes super diff, heavy duty shift forks, welded 3rd and 4th gears and a heavy duty side cover. No core required
Price those parts from say Albins and there goes $1500
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#702612
if u want a stock rebuild then go to Schimmoo or Dangerous

but b weary of the stuff from USA and its a long way 4 warranty and heaps in transport

Rob please re check those prices and import taxes n exchange rate etc etc
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desh Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#702621
Do these companies mentioned by the members here supply transmissions outright that have been reconditioned or do you have to give them an old one and they recondition it and give it back to you?



thanks.
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Kind Regards
Des

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#702687
Both these guys will build an idvidual box for your needs. If you dont have one, phone them anyway, you never know.

And as for buying by spec or brand name...remember not all parts are created equal.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE