blackbirdws6
07-03-2015, 04:31 PM
As some folks may know, I got my car back together with the rebuilt engine a few months ago. The car was tuned on the dyno and participated in the LTxTech dyno day taking home the people's choice award. I took the car for its first maiden voyage and when attempting a quick shift to 4th while at WOT, the car didn't want to go into gear. I was able to get it back home thankfully. To make a long story short, the trans was hurt and needed to come out. Keep in mind this was a Tick Level 3 build with all the "fixins".
I decided to use Hanlon in eastern PA to do the rebuild. When everything came apart, it was confirmed both front and rear bearings were toast. My countercluster had seen better days and everything in the front of the trans showed a lot of heat related wear. The blocker rings were also worn. He replaced all of the hard parts that were hurt or didn't look perfect with new. Essentially what he has seen is due to the rapid acceleration, fluid runs to the back of the trans and the front is starved of fluid. As some know, I do track the car and enjoy my highway shenanigans. To keep this thing alive, Hanlon put in a fitting at the front of the trans to implement a fluid pump system. The new Tremec TR6060 use an internal pump so the OEMs have proven this is worthwhile. I purchased a pump kit from him which isn't vehicle specific. It includes a pump, small cooler, and filter. I don't think I really need the cooler but in general it can't hurt. Room under the car is not at a premium so with the help of shownomercy, the system was installed this past weekend.
There are still a few items to tidy up but overall I'm pretty happy with how it all turned out based on the available room under the car. Better yet, nothing leaked after doing all the AN lines. I think SNM enjoyed making the lines the most. I bought some overpriced tools to make the job easier which I think were worth it. I used a couple Jiffy Tite fittings as well to make servicing a bit easier should the trans need to come out again (sad that I plan for that right?). The pump will be triggered off of my hobbs switch so when I hit 4lbs of boost, the 2nd fuel pump and the new trans pump will turn on. I will likely wire in a dedicated switch at some point for track days.
Yes, the lines are crossing each other but it couldn't be helped since the pump in/out can't be reversed.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151636a_zpsk6octhvj.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151636a_zpsk6octhvj.jpg.html)
The blue painters tape will be removed....
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151635a_zps7rlxm3eu.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151635a_zps7rlxm3eu.jpg.html)
Jiffy Tite quick disconnect fitting. When you disconnect the line, fluid will not come out. Another is placed on the line going to the fluid filter.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151641b_zpsyytrnuw1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151641b_zpsyytrnuw1.jpg.html)
Wiring still needs to be tidied up.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151640a_zpstry8acie.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151640a_zpstry8acie.jpg.html)
I decided to use Hanlon in eastern PA to do the rebuild. When everything came apart, it was confirmed both front and rear bearings were toast. My countercluster had seen better days and everything in the front of the trans showed a lot of heat related wear. The blocker rings were also worn. He replaced all of the hard parts that were hurt or didn't look perfect with new. Essentially what he has seen is due to the rapid acceleration, fluid runs to the back of the trans and the front is starved of fluid. As some know, I do track the car and enjoy my highway shenanigans. To keep this thing alive, Hanlon put in a fitting at the front of the trans to implement a fluid pump system. The new Tremec TR6060 use an internal pump so the OEMs have proven this is worthwhile. I purchased a pump kit from him which isn't vehicle specific. It includes a pump, small cooler, and filter. I don't think I really need the cooler but in general it can't hurt. Room under the car is not at a premium so with the help of shownomercy, the system was installed this past weekend.
There are still a few items to tidy up but overall I'm pretty happy with how it all turned out based on the available room under the car. Better yet, nothing leaked after doing all the AN lines. I think SNM enjoyed making the lines the most. I bought some overpriced tools to make the job easier which I think were worth it. I used a couple Jiffy Tite fittings as well to make servicing a bit easier should the trans need to come out again (sad that I plan for that right?). The pump will be triggered off of my hobbs switch so when I hit 4lbs of boost, the 2nd fuel pump and the new trans pump will turn on. I will likely wire in a dedicated switch at some point for track days.
Yes, the lines are crossing each other but it couldn't be helped since the pump in/out can't be reversed.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151636a_zpsk6octhvj.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151636a_zpsk6octhvj.jpg.html)
The blue painters tape will be removed....
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151635a_zps7rlxm3eu.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151635a_zps7rlxm3eu.jpg.html)
Jiffy Tite quick disconnect fitting. When you disconnect the line, fluid will not come out. Another is placed on the line going to the fluid filter.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151641b_zpsyytrnuw1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151641b_zpsyytrnuw1.jpg.html)
Wiring still needs to be tidied up.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151640a_zpstry8acie.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/bmdeluca/media/The%20Bird/The%20Rebuild/0703151640a_zpstry8acie.jpg.html)