well here's the deal. i've never cracked open a manual before. (nor an automatic) i'm very mechanicly inclined and have the space to do this, jsut not too much time. the local shops will not give me a quote to do a full rebuild until the crack the case open, and that worries me. i have about 1500.00 to spend on having someone do this, and i need it done asap. i'm the type of guy that refuses to take my vehicle anywhere to have it worked on. except tranny's and rear ends. those are the only 2 things i've never screwed with. i've lost reverse, and second, so it's time to rebuild it. i should be putting out close to 500lbft tq at the flywheel (or so i'm told) so i need a rebuild that i can beat the snot out of and not have to worry. i know this includes installing beefier parts such as shift forks and such. is this something that a competent individual should try? i would save at least 800.00 it seems....

also, what can i expect to spend on a complete overhaul usind stock components? i need to get this done before the dyno tune

 

My friend rebuilt his with help from a friend that can work on Autos and it wasn't too difficult. there is a write up showing the parts and tools required as well as the procedure on pulling it apart and putting it together. The write up was either on here, LS1.com, ls1tech.com.

 

thanks bro, i'll look into it some more tonight when i get back home. anyone else?