Ford GT - Transaxle Repair?


Jay Leno once demonstrated a method he uses for fabricating replacement parts. He uses a 3d scanner, and then 3d prints a NEGATIVE that can be used to cast an original.

3D scanning technology has probably advanced to where you can scan a part and get a CNC model for it... Is Billet Aluminum strong enough to make transmission parts? A high end machine shop could probably make it from the correct material.

Is this possible??? I'm sure there is a machinist among us. If it was I'd have thought someone would have done it but then again ...
 
google in AI mode "scan existing machine part to make new machined part". Hopefully it isn't hallucinating! :)
 
Personally, I have been through more GT transmissions on the race car probably than anyone on this forum. I can honestly tell you, just purchase a new one from Ford and you will be much happier and only have to do the job once. If you are interested in selling the "core" for more than Ford will give you, let me know I might be interested since i stockpile them at my shop. Most times when dealerships take them in, they sale them as well so if you core, let me know the dealership and I can reach out to them. Trust me on getting a new transmission, its the best route to go.

Mark Heidaker
M2K Motorsports, LLC
281-346-8114
 
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MarkH said:
Personally, I have been through more GT transmissions on the race car probably than anyone on this forum. I can honestly tell you, just purchase a new one from Ford and you will be much happier and only have to do the job once. If you are interested in selling the "core" for more than Ford will give you, let me know I might be interested since i stockpile them at my shop. Most times when dealerships take them in, they sale them as well so if you core, let me know the dealership and I can reach out to them. Trust me on getting a new transmission, its the best route to go.

Mark Heidaker
M2K Motorsports, LLC
281-346-8114
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This Forum is a GREAT resource (okay, the participants are)!
 
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Listen to Mark. He's paid his dues--and a whole lot more.
 
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