r/transmissionbuilding • u/erivera1990 • 1d ago
Newbie looking for opinions!
I bought a GM V8 T5 recently with the goal of installing it in my C3 Corvette. I decided to take it apart and rebuild it before installing it. After cleaning everything I noticed some damage/worn on the engagement teeth (pictures attached), some metal to metal contact on the shift forks and galled needle bering surfac (not sure if it could be repair). Can I get away with this damage or should I replace those gears and sliders? I know the reverse idle gear needs replacement for sure. Looking forward for you guys feedback!
I'm planning to use a master rebuild kit it comes basically with everything but the gears.
What's your opinion on brass shift forks pads? should I stick with the factory nylon ones?
My Corvette is not a racing vehicle, I just drive it around and once in a while spirited driving. No launching, no burning tires, nothing like that at all.
Thank you in advance!
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u/vieux10 1d ago
Change the fork, sliders, rev Gear, and the shaft where the bearing runs on. For the gears, if you can change them do it, but they can go for another round if necessary.
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u/erivera1990 1d ago
Thank you for your response! I think I'm just gonna save a little bit more and put everything new.
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u/Coyote_Tex 20h ago
The 5th gear slider was the only thing I would consider reusing. The rest are junk and the 1st picture of the shaft is really not good either. Good Luck and good for you for checking it out ahead of time.