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Old 11-27-2010, 05:19 PM
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Over the winter, I plan on gathering a bunch of parts for my tranny and then taking it in to get it rebuilt

So far, I have a trans-go shift kit and a trans cooler on the car.

I've bought a new hardened 4th clutch shaft, and a low mileage 4340 input shaft.

Also on the list are:

7/8" chain with 3.29 gears
new torque converter
TEP Master kit with zpak 3rd
sonnax sure cure kit


I've been looking at a zzp output shaft, either solid or gun drilled. Is this needed?

Also, a chrome moly pump shaft. Once again is this needed?

Mods are headers, rockers, 3" exhaust, tune. I'll have a ported TB and LS1 intake, g8 maf and 4" intake pipes on by then as well.

Thanks for the help guys.
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im also looking into this stuff. but ill build it myself and save the labour lol
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Bump for guys that have done their transmissions!
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Are you getting the TEP valve body, as well? If not, it's worth the $300. It should prevent most of the issues our transmissions seem to have. I'm waiting on mine and should have it this week.
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Thanks for the recommendation, I'll add that to my list.

When I order the upgraded valve body, can I cross off the sonnax sure cure kit off my list, as it seems those parts are what goes into the valve body?

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Originally Posted by DieselPump
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll add that to my list.

When I order the upgraded valve body, can I cross off the sonnax sure cure kit off my list, as it seems those parts are what goes into the valve body?
I'm pretty sure most of the Sonnax kit goes into the TEP-massaged valve body.

Also, make sure to get the Sonnax Converter Relief Valve, if not's already included. It costs about $5.00 and will keep your TCC from grenading. and wiping out your trans.
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Awesome, thanks.

I'll be sure to add that to my order.
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http://www.sonnax.com/part_finder.ph..._only_sc=false
also they have some new stuff for just us, I`ll see if I can post it somehow.

edit; just contactthem they are great to deal with and will set you in the right direction, fyi they don`t sellto the public but will set you up with someone real close to you.

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