[Warren]

Thanks for comments guys, I am going to rip the gearbox out tomorrow and take a quick look. If the unit is destroyed I will probably upgrade to Tremec as suggested.

Not a bad idea picking up another cheapy to see the summer out

Given the nature of the job I think I might as well have the engine out as well and stroke it. The need for more power has arrived sooner than expected so this is probably a good opportunity if I can find the funds. I agree with the sentiments that the Getrag situation seems to be a luck thing, some are just luckier than others. But for those interested the gearbox company I spoke to seem to know what they were talking about as they build many for the supra cruise/nitro/burnout/neon ground effect/2fast2furious bunch. They can uprate the Getrag to surive 450lb/ft but you would reach this with nitrous and a mild 350BHP tuned Chevy anyway.

If you are building to a budget, aren't we all, and have a good Getrag I think the extra investment would be worthwhile as long as you control the power urges. But faced with £600-800 that 'might' be OK I think I will spend a little more and upgrade.


Cheers all.
Warren