How much does a manual transmission weigh?

ObliqueFD · 01-31-2009, 05:42 PM

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?

Doc-1 · 01-31-2009, 05:49 PM

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

ObliqueFD · 01-31-2009, 05:52 PM

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

Doc-1 · 01-31-2009, 05:59 PM

Keep the bell housing and starter off you should be okay

David Jerome · 01-31-2009, 06:09 PM

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.

dregg100 · 02-01-2009, 09:39 PM

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.

David Jerome · 02-02-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dregg100

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.

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

dregg100 · 02-04-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Jerome

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

yep, just a box and packaged it well.

Signal 2 · 02-01-2009, 11:23 PM

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

Force Fed · 02-02-2009, 01:31 PM

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

I think it weighed like 125 or something.

Prometheus · 02-03-2009, 03:27 PM

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)

01-31-2009, 05:42 PM	#1
ObliqueFD Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 53 Rep Power: 18	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? __________________ '93 SSM RX-7 '93 BB RX-7 '04 BB RX-8

01-31-2009, 05:52 PM	#3
ObliqueFD Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 53 Rep Power: 18	I was just curious if the one I plan to buy could be shipped via Greyhound. They have a 100 lb. limit. Thanks. __________________ '93 SSM RX-7 '93 BB RX-7 '04 BB RX-8

01-31-2009, 06:09 PM	#5
David Jerome RCC Contributor Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 713 Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ David Jerome Broker for Speed For Sale LLC (David@SpeedForSale.com) (Pre-owned RX7/sports car sales & new parts sales/installs/tuning) PM me about low priced, high quality port work

02-01-2009, 09:39 PM	#6
dregg100 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 432 Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ '93 SSM Touring-S475... '87 Tii-LS1/T56

02-01-2009, 11:23 PM	#9
Signal 2 Viable Fossil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-West Posts: 199 Rep Power: 18	Stock FD 5sp transmission dry = 112 lbs. w/o bellhousing = 90 lbs. __________________ Jim VR R1 FD Last edited by Signal 2; 02-01-2009 at 11:27 PM.

01-31-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
Doc-1 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 115 Rep Power: 18	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

01-31-2009, 05:59 PM	#4
Doc-1 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 115 Rep Power: 18	Keep the bell housing and starter off you should be okay

02-02-2009, 01:31 PM	#10
Force Fed Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Spartanburg/Greenville area, SC Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	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 I think it weighed like 125 or something.

02-03-2009, 03:27 PM	#11
Prometheus Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon/ Vancouver, Washington Area Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	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)