550rwhp+150shot-who sells my tranny?
08-26-2006, 09:55 AM
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550rwhp+150shot-who sells my tranny? I am going to be running 550 rwhp plus a 150 shot (maybe some more). What kind of tranny build do I need for this? I was thinking a FLP stage 4 unit because I don't want to spend $2650 for the stage 5. Would a stage 4 hold up? Who else is out there that makes a monster trans for a decent buck? Or should I go with a th400? Also any ideas for a stall? I was thinking about a somewhere around the 4k rpm but what brand?
08-26-2006, 11:17 AM
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At the shop I go at all his trans. are from Rodney at RPMtransmissions.Look for the red corvette (james gray @Quick Rev)700RWHP and that is his old set up.He's now right around 900plus goinfor 1000hp.Jim also done custom turbo for a99cadillac and Rodey did the trans on it.The caddy @4000lbs runs low 12.I never heard of RPMtrans. til I asked Jim who does the trans. for all his customers car and all are thruogh RPM.You dont hear much about them here,but you will on the corvette forums.
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08-28-2006, 08:35 PM
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If you want a transmission 4L60E thats gonna last with that combo you are gonna spend 2500 dollars at least , you would need a trans with the following
hardened input shaft and drum (called the torq drive package )It also includes a larger 3-4 apply piston , 9-10 friction 3-4 clutch or alternatly a z pack . The trq package also includes a hardened steel sunshell with a reinforced plate weilded to the botom a cut down height wise hardened low race it runs a bearing between the shell and the race rather than a washer like the beast shell and the stock one , A wide band perferably high energy composit (not kevlar).5 pinion planets front and rear , 29 element sprag a must , .500 boost valve , And more
This stuff isnt cheap which is why such a hi price tag but as i was told when i was 16 and building a car by and old mechanic , speed = $ how fast do you wanna go ?
Personally however if this is a street driven car I would definatley stay with the 4l60e , TH400 You loose low end power due to gear ratios , It weighs more, and if you actually like drivng the car the money you saved by going th400 would be quickly eaten by the fuel efficiency loss from no fourth gear , While I know we all say power is everything and I love it myself Its no fun if you cant afford to drive the car around town and show off .
just my opinoin
performabuilt
hardened input shaft and drum (called the torq drive package )It also includes a larger 3-4 apply piston , 9-10 friction 3-4 clutch or alternatly a z pack . The trq package also includes a hardened steel sunshell with a reinforced plate weilded to the botom a cut down height wise hardened low race it runs a bearing between the shell and the race rather than a washer like the beast shell and the stock one , A wide band perferably high energy composit (not kevlar).5 pinion planets front and rear , 29 element sprag a must , .500 boost valve , And more
This stuff isnt cheap which is why such a hi price tag but as i was told when i was 16 and building a car by and old mechanic , speed = $ how fast do you wanna go ?
Personally however if this is a street driven car I would definatley stay with the 4l60e , TH400 You loose low end power due to gear ratios , It weighs more, and if you actually like drivng the car the money you saved by going th400 would be quickly eaten by the fuel efficiency loss from no fourth gear , While I know we all say power is everything and I love it myself Its no fun if you cant afford to drive the car around town and show off .
just my opinoin
performabuilt
08-29-2006, 05:05 PM
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I have a brand new 4L80E ready for you. Billet main shaft, drm best of everything YANK ss3600 stall, stand alone computer, trans cooler etc..... LEVEL 4 FROM GEARSTAR built to handle 1200+ hp with a 2 year unconditional warranty. Their normal price is over 6K I have it new in the crate from them never removed and I will sell it for a huge savings to you. Let me know if your interested.
Jason
Check the for sale section or www.gearstar.com they are a sponsor on the site.
Jason
Check the for sale section or www.gearstar.com they are a sponsor on the site.
08-30-2006, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Gold Z
So call Dave and let him help take care of the problems. He has great customer service. Are you sure it isn't a tuning issue?