1999 mustang cobra transmission HELP!!!

[99cobra~]

My car is going to need a major overhaul. I have to call my mechanic tomorrow and tell him what i want to do. Right now he gave me two options rebuild the transmissin which the cost will be 1200 or getting a rebuilt trans for 1300 with a 12,000 mi. /12 mo. warranty. I am leaning twards getting the new transmission.
But I am wondering if the 2001 cobra transmissions will work on the 99... I may be wrong but I thought they changed a few things to make them better??

[RF Cobra]

Not sure on your question, but if it is better and everything bolts up the same it sounds like the way to go.

So, you can get a warranty on another one that is rebuilt, but he wont give you the same warranty if he rebuilds yours? I'd have some concerns about him if that is the case.

[Philcsag1]

your 99 has a T-45

the 2001 has a T3560 (FYI the shifters from this tranny is different then T-45 that will be an added expense)

The swap is straight forward.

is the $1200 for the rebuild include the R&R or is that additional? If the R&R is extra, this is expensive.


When you say new tranny for $1300 do you mean a virgin new or a rebuilt new?

I just got a price quote on a T 5 rebuild from Hanlon in St. Peters PA. $225 labor $275 parts, I will do the R&R