Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11173043)

The projected price will be $300 for the 1-5 set. The synchro works as the brake for the gear to synchronize the shaft speed and reduce shift grind during gear engagement. Our carbon composite lining engages the gear more precisely by stopping the gear rotation faster than a stock brass synchro. Testing has shown that they last longer and work better than brass/copper synchros (especially at higher RPMs). Many transmissions now come with carbon synchros OEM and there are TSB updates on Honda transmissions that replace the brass synchro with a carbon synchro to cure shifting issues. Since we have not made the carbon synchros for the EVO yet, I can only tell you about our experience with Honda transmission but the EVO synchro design is very similar to Honda so I would expect similar results. We have sold several thousand sets of our carbon synchros over the past few years with 100% positive feedback.
http://www.synchrotech-transmissions..._Synchros.html

Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11173385)

Thank you all for the suggestions. If we proceed, I would anticipate a release date later this year. It will take about 3-4 months for tooling and production of the first batch, then we will need to do some in car testing to get some real world results. I will also contact some of the suggested key EVO rebuilders and send them some samples for review before going to market.

Keep the comments coming! I will follow this thread and update it with any developments.

Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11179943)

UPDATE:

The response to this thread is much better than I expected!

I am sending some OEM samples to the manufacturing engineer to have drawings made so I can get an exact quote for tooling and production on the 5 speed 4-7 and 8-9 sets. I should have a quote in a couple weeks and will make the decision at that time.

I really appreciate the input and will keep you all posted as we move forward.

Thanks - David

Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11185022)

As soon as I get the quote for tooling and determine the final selling price, I will start a waiting list. We will offer a discount for preorders and not require payment until the parts are ready to ship. The material is the same as what we use on for other makes and models but since this is a new product for the EVO market, we will also give a 90 day money back guarantee for anyone who wants to get in early and order from the first batch.

Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11230551)

Update: 06/11/14

We have decided to move forward on production of the EVO 4-9 (5 speed) 3rd, 4th and 5th carbon synchros.

The price for the 3/4/5 set will be $199.95 but for those who want to pre order we will be giving a 20% discount ($159.96 + shipping)

It will be 3-4 months for the tooling and parts production. No payment will be required until the parts are finished and ready to ship.

PM your contact info with your PayPal address and we will start a waiting list for the first batch.

Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11254284)

07/11/14 Update:

We ordered the tooling for 1st-2nd carbon synchros for the EVO 5 speed 4-7 and 8-9 . We will have the complete 1-5 sets available in a few months.

The MSRP will be $349.95 and everyone on the waiting list will get a 20% discount on the set

Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11298273)

09/10/14 UPDATE: The prototype test samples will be finished in October and the projected release date for the first production batch is early November 2014.

Thank you everyone for your support and patience.

Originally Posted by Synchrotech (Post 11393192)

Here is a quick vid of our Pro Series Carbon synchros in action in an EVO trans Built by Jacks Transmissions. Here is a list of mods:

Jackstransmissions 10.5-1 2.4L engine
Ams f1 intake mani
Curt brown head w jun 272's
Sheared exhaust mani
Fp super 99 turbo @ 34psi
Jackstransmissions ultimate ratio 4.0 final drive trans.
Jackstransmissions stage 3 t case. With mfactory front diff
2150cc injectors
Buschur double pumper with inline 044.
Dsmlink v3 ecu on speed density
Quartermaster 7.25 8 leg clutch

http://vid1165.photobucket.com/album...psjmiudyos.mp4

Originally Posted by XSilverJ (Post 11173056)

I can tell you this.. if you can get one of the highly respectable Evo transmission rebuilders (TRE, Jacks, Shep, Etc.) to praise and use your synchros that will make their transmissions they sell to customers better, then you'll have no problem in this market

Originally Posted by TommiM (Post 11173097)

This^^^

This product seems promising on paper. If TRE is willing to use it in his builds I have no problem paying for this upgrade. Im all for new vendors and innovation. If these are superior to oem then I would use them.