[CounterSpace Garage]

Originally Posted by GrandSport

(this is a track only car)

So I kept eating syncros.
First one went... okay, it happens.
Second one- maybe it was a bad one. Got it off ebay.
Had the dealership rebuilding my engine and swapping in a 300 mile takeoff in check everything. Check alignments, bushings, shifter, etc. Looks fine.
Third one goes real quick. WTF.
I keep driving it, just till I can get a new trans in there and then it gets real ugly.
Clutch won't disengage, towed off track.

Turns out the McLeod wasn't fully disengaging causing the grinding gears, and then eventually it gave out. I guess this all that uncommon. Given I'm near stock power level, no reason to even deviate from OEM.

I replaced it with a trans from 21+ (22+?) and HOLY CRAP. What a difference. It's damn good. It's hard to miss a gear and about as smooth as you could ask for. If you're building a track car, just add this trans to your list.
Had I known, I would have got one a while ago. From what I hear, they are supposed to last longer anyway, but it's worth the cost of admission just for how much easier it shifts. No worrying about missing a gear.

The 2nd gen transmission isn't completely immune to implosion to negligence either, but it is a definitely a step up in engagement. Highly suggest replacing gear oils consistently as a means of keeping it fresh!