I say try out the IAPerformance.com gearsets

However, I can't help but mention something. If you were using a reliable, cyro-treated gearset, and are not pushing unheard of amounts of power (IAPerformance gearsets are rated to 350whp/350wtq) perhaps the gearset wasn't the issue. Perhaps the problem lies within your driving? Needless to say, you need a new 1st gear given yours is gone. My point is however, perhaps you should not be looking for the top of the line, 1000whp capable tranny, but rather replace your 1st, and learn how to drive the car.

I'm sorry, I know this can be a touchy/ego bashing subject, but I felt it was worth mentioning.

 

thanks for the advice. i've been calling around and no shop said, they don't have the resources to get 1 gear. they said i have to buy a new set. i wasn't trying to buy a race tranny. i just want my tranny to be a little bit strong. i recently had my clutch installed and i talked to the shop who installed it about my problem. they said my clutch is the source of the problem.

 

anything bad about the mfactory gearsets?

 

I've heard great things from them. Try and contact andrewtech and DS1 I believe they are vendors for that gear set.

Which clutch do you have? Might be a bit more than you actually need.

 

I'm not familiar with this clutch, but the vast majority of streetable clutches should not cause a blown 1st gear in a treated tranny. I still say its driving habits (bad launches) in which case, you can get the strongest tranny possible, but it just means that your axles will be the next thing to go. Honestly though, a vf34 on a 2L motor is not putting out enough power to shatter treated gears and axles if driven properly.

 

ATS/Carbonetic Twin Carbon Clutch. yeah, this clutch is beasty.lol