How much does a manual transmission weigh?
 

I've heard it weighs from 90 lbs. to 125 lbs. Obviously it's going to vary based on the components bolted on. Anybody know?

It is less than 100 lbs I have one how important is it to know, The starter and bell housing put it about 100 or so

I was just curious if the one I plan to buy could be shipped via Greyhound. They have a 100 lb. limit. Thanks.

Keep the bell housing and starter off you should be okay

You would likely be better off shipping it freight via www.gorlc.com. Will cost about $85-125.00 depending where you are shipping to.

i recently shipped a turbo II transmission via fedex and it was only $55. i know the fd tranny is a bit heavier, but its worth a shot.

Stock FD 5sp transmission dry = 112 lbs. w/o bellhousing = 90 lbs.

Did you use freight or box it? Because that is an awesome price, let me know as I always like saving money with all the shipping I do.

David

I've had good luck w/ UPS, I shipped a A-833 OD 4-spd out of a Dodge truck to Texas for 108, the cardboard box was trashed but the trans made okay :D I think it weighed like 125 or something.

Make sure it is packed properly.

The spline is about 3mm proud (longer) than the bell housing.

Get a piece of plywood, get a drill
Bit that matches the width of the spline and counter sink it by a 1/4"

Now set the spline in the recessed part of the plywood.

The bell housing should lay flat.

Trace the outside of the bell housing.

Cut the plywood and hold it up to the tranny.

Drill holes and install some shipping hardware, to keep the plywood in place.

That is how pineapple ships out their rebuilt trannies. (to prevent damage to the synchros)

yep, just a box and packaged it well.