Reverse vs Second Gear Which is worse and more $$$$$$

[artrenee10]

Ok, the scenario is the tranny in the GN lost reverse, got another tranny on the scene but seller said it has been rebuilt w/all high quality stuff and comes w/a torque converter but second gear is soft at higher boost levels. Im on a budget, and Im thinking buy his trans and get second gear redone. However is it cheaper in the long run to get my current tranny rebuilt? My engine is a good street combo probably good for high 11-low 12's . Or am I barking up another tree and looking at spending about the same or roughly even more?
Thanks in Advance
Steve Chambers

 

[chris718]

if you are sure that the second gear issue is not due to a slipping or burnt band than a god recalibration kit such as ours should firm up second gear ratio changes significantly.this can be done thru the transmission pan.the no reverse will require a complete dis assembly of the transmission.