Triple Edge Perf Transmission Feedback
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Triple Edge Perf Transmission Feedback
Guys, starting to get the famous "rev" then "clunk" into gear issue with my stock 06 impala ss. Was looking at triple edge performance transmissions. What is feedback from those that have used TEP transmission? Does this eliminate the issue with the stock transmission? Are there any performance gains? Feedback would be much appreciated
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I almost think there should be a sticky thread regarding TEP transmissions. If you did a little searching you'd find many reviews, all of which are glowing. Can't go wrong. Mine gives me peace of mind and better performance. It's much more responsive and the shifts are quicker and more reliable. I've nothing bad to say. TEP's customer service is great too.
The only criticism I've seen is on the PI (Precision Industries) torque converters. Not sure if TEP is using those anymore, but the one they sent me is PI. I haven't had any problems with it but I seem to recall that some have.
The only criticism I've seen is on the PI (Precision Industries) torque converters. Not sure if TEP is using those anymore, but the one they sent me is PI. I haven't had any problems with it but I seem to recall that some have.
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only bad thing i have to say is it was slow to get the transmission, and slow to get my money back from the core. thats pretty common in the performance world unless your buying something from summit or jegs.
but car drives great. steeper gears were a nice add on at no cost but the programing.
but car drives great. steeper gears were a nice add on at no cost but the programing.
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I ordered the recommend parts from Dave, and had a local shop R&R it for me. Some of the stuff in Dave's kit is pretty generic. You can not go wrong with steeper gears, and Z pack clutches. I tried to use two different PI converters, and both had major fitment issue's. Dave refunded me my money within a few days, so no complaints.
With my gear change, I had to send my computers to him for tuning. I got them back before the end of the week. By having a local shop do the work, I was only down for a little over a week and received a 1 yr warranty on parts and labor.
With my gear change, I had to send my computers to him for tuning. I got them back before the end of the week. By having a local shop do the work, I was only down for a little over a week and received a 1 yr warranty on parts and labor.
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My turbo girl has full TEP built tranny under her skirt:-) no complaints...only issue if any, again is the PI converter fitment. Gotta make sure you shim her just right on the flywheel or your gonna be hurting! It's a PI thing I think? Billet cover/plate has issues more it seems with fitment than with the just the standard cover/plate
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Also when did you know your tranny was fully out the door? lol or did it just rev up and not go anywhere one day?
Mine every once in awhile randomly will start moving off a stop sign when i'm really light on the throttle and I don't even notice that anything is wrong at all until it jerks a bit and accelerates a little faster.
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Just did the ol' rev and clunk today. I'll still wait but when the day comes has anyone ever just got the rebuild kit instead of the whole tranny? I'm in Canada so I don't wanna be sending my tranny down and waiting a long time.
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Dave was fantastic to deal with and very prompt to respond to my email questions. Im also from canada and I chose to use one of his cores rather than pulling mine and waiting. My gxp is a summer car so I started to get the ball rolling earlier in the year and received it about 3 weeks ago and have slowly been installing it myself. Just have to get the new ball joints and tie rods on , install the starter and put the new tranny cooler on that I purchased along with the transmission. Should have fluid in it by tues/wed. I have a tranny core sitting around if any ones interested.
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What exactly is the rev and clunk? I have been scared lately because Last weekend I was sitting in traffic and it took way too long to shift into second and it was really harsh and loud. It also makes a noise when you put it in drive and give it gas. Other than that it still rides like a dream but with 70k on it I am looking into things. Would it be cheapest to order just the parts from Dave and have a local shop build it for me? I know I can't handle rebuilding a tranny.
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Nothing but good things to say about Dave and his work. When I took mine down to him for the install, he was a very pleasant guy to talk to. Did excellent work. The transmission is just over a year old, about 10k miles and the fluid looks just like it did a year ago, like it just came out of the bottle. Excellent, 5 stars!
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What exactly is the rev and clunk? I have been scared lately because Last weekend I was sitting in traffic and it took way too long to shift into second and it was really harsh and loud. It also makes a noise when you put it in drive and give it gas. Other than that it still rides like a dream but with 70k on it I am looking into things. Would it be cheapest to order just the parts from Dave and have a local shop build it for me? I know I can't handle rebuilding a tranny.
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Dave was fantastic to deal with and very prompt to respond to my email questions. Im also from canada and I chose to use one of his cores rather than pulling mine and waiting. My gxp is a summer car so I started to get the ball rolling earlier in the year and received it about 3 weeks ago and have slowly been installing it myself. Just have to get the new ball joints and tie rods on , install the starter and put the new tranny cooler on that I purchased along with the transmission. Should have fluid in it by tues/wed. I have a tranny core sitting around if any ones interested.
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I ordered the whole transmission. I wished I was closer to tep though as I would have had them do the install as well. First time doing it myself and didn't find it too difficult as long as u have the right tools. I enjoyed the job.
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I wouldn't mind doing it but we don't have a lift on the farm. What made you choose the whole tranny instead of the rebuild kit?