Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 456 gt search

[Doug and Terri Anderson (dnt]

Hey Tom - what do those shiftless bastards know about a tranny?  Don't they 
have enough problems of their own?  heh heh
DOUG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Reynolds" <kjtar [at] cox.net>
To: "DOUG" <dnt [at] dock.net>
Cc: "'The FerrariList'" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 456 gt search


> I remember years ago when I heard that RR got a GM turbohydramatic
> transmission, put it under the glass, discovered some micrsopic little
> ridges/bumps on one of the surfaces, put it down to "shoddy engineering" 
> and
> removed them.  Trans then refused to work.
> Hmmm.
> Tom Reynolds
> Tulsa, OK
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "LarryT" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> To: "Tom Reynolds" <kjtar [at] cox.net>
> Cc: "'The FerrariList'" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 2:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 456 gt search
>
>
> > Dennis wrote:<<I suspect that like any other automatic, especially one
> > built by GM, you can take it to any reputable shop >>
> >
> > Correct Dennis.  If it were built in the 1st place surely it can be
> rebuilt.
> > Might not be cheap, but the parts existed at one time to build it and the
> > machining done can always be done again.  I'm at a loss to understand how
> a
> > comment like "cannot be rebuilt" can be made.  If the parts were
> completely
> > used up it might be cheaper to buy another transmission but it can be
> > rebuilt even if the replacement parts must be fabricated.
> >
> > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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> > .
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Dennis Liu" <bigheaddennis [at] gmail.com>
> > To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> > Cc: "'The FerrariList'" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 2:35 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 456 gt search
> >
> >
> > > Robert (sequoiasail [at] aol.com) wrote:
> > >
> > >>Good Morning all from Sonoma Valley.CA?I am in the market for a 6 speed
> > >>456
> > > gt.I am having some trouble finding one.They all seem to be
> automatics.The
> > > dealears say the auto is about the same? as 6 speed please help thanks
> > > Robert
> > >
> > > ===================
> > >
> > > The auto is NOT the same.  Part of me wants to reply, "if you have to
> ask
> > > whether an automatic is OK, then you really don't care if it's a manual
> or
> > > not."  But that's a little onboxious.  :-)  Truly, I think most of us
> are
> > > so
> > > in love with sports cars and enthusiastic driving that we must have a
> > > manual
> > > transmission, at least on sports cars (or what purports to be a sports
> > > car).
> > > Personally, I'd only ever own sports cars with a manual, but I'm happy
> > > enough driving around in a big sedan or SUV with an automatic (like
> > > firearms, you need the right tool for the job).
> > >
> > > Specifically on the 456, the automatic has a VERY big downside.  Yes,
> it's
> > > a
> > > modified GM transmission, but Ferrari (and its dealers) claim that the
> > > unit
> > > CANNOT be rebuilt, and that you need to order one from them.  $20k+.
> > > Insanity.  Now, I suspect that like any other automatic, especially one
> > > built by GM, you can take it to any reputable shop and they can work
> magic
> > > with it.
> > >
> > > Otherwise, I'm led to believe that the car is fairly robust.  You need
> the
> > > window update ($5k+), but most should have had that done by now.  I
> think
> > > there has been a 456 buyer's guide, either in Forza or in Sports Car
> > > Market,
> > > worth checking out.
> > >
> > > Also, there is a wealth of knowledge over on the 456/550/575 subtopic 
> > > on
> > > FerrariChat.com.  There are also usually a few 456s for sale on there
> (or
> > > its ad section, FerrariAds.com), or if you're seriously looking, you 
> > > can
> > > post a "wanted" ad and you'll find out about a bunch.
> > >
> > > Good luck, and keep us posted!
> > >
> > > Vty,
> > >
> > > --Dennis
> > >
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