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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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i don't wanna post a link since i these guys aren't a sponsor so ill just post the buildup info/price and ask for opinions...

• Superior High Performance Reprogramming Shift Kit
• Monster Mega Valve and an oversize low / reverse .500 TV Boost Valve, these two valves produce higher pressure and firmer shifts
• 10 Vane high performance / high volume pump, which have been tested and proven to be stronger than 13 vane pumps
• Superior High Performance Corvette Servo (Billet optional)
• Double High Output Pump Slide Spring
• 29 element heavy duty forward input sprag
• Extreme Hardened Sunshell
• Re-calibrated spacer plate for improved shift firmness
• New double lip front and rear seals
• New high temp. center seal
• New Filter
• Monster Performance 1-2 Accumulator Spring
• The Raybestos Pro Series black Kevlar band is used that holds in second and overdrive
• "The Monster" reaction shell, special separator plate
• Monster intermediate servo release check valve
• Red Eagle Racing Clutches
• Kolene Steels
• 3-4 High-Performance Clutch Pack
• A 3-4 clutch release spring kit is installed to help prevent 3-4 clutch failure
• Special Monster governor springs
• Free Monster Motorsports Decals
• $150 Refundable Core Charge for most 4L60 units
• Ask about a Monster Heavy Duty Converter for optimum performance

The 4L60 has a 3.06 ratio in first gear, which is 20% lower than most transmissions. The 30% overdrive will give a 30 to 40% increase in gas mileage on the road.

This transmission is for any type high performance / heavy duty use up to 675 horse power. All of our transmissions are put through a professionally designed series of tests to ensure that our transmissions are completely flawless. These tests include the following: Dyno Tested, Air Checked and Monsterized. All of the above is performed by our Mastermind Monster Mechanics, which are all ASE Certified Technicians that have a combined experience of over 75 years! You can by this professionally built transmission for the low price of just..

$1,245

not bad...what do you guys think?

doesn't look like it includes hardened input/output shafts...
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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is there a phone number or an email addy to go along with it. I am looking for a new tranny also, and need something that will hold a good shot. But that is a great price too.
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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is there a phone number or an email addy to go along with it. I am looking for a new tranny also, and need something that will hold a good shot. But that is a great price too.
Non-Sponsor. Please e-mail for info.

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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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The parts sound like parts for 700r4 or 4l60 not 4l60e, the 4l60e has no governor.
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Mike. I edited your last post.

Price sounds good. I notice that a lot of parts are "monster" brand. Not sure where they come from or if they are stock parts, maybe from another tranny.
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Originally Posted by Trans Am Kid
The parts sound like parts for 700r4 or 4l60 not 4l60e, the 4l60e has no governor.
They also mention in at least two places "4L60" which is not exactly the same as a 4L60E. A 4L60 is however, nothing more than a 700R4 under the new GM tranny designations started in 1992?? I beleive?
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
They also mention in at least two places "4L60" which is not exactly the same as a 4L60E. A 4L60 is however, nothing more than a 700R4 under the new GM tranny designations started in 1992?? I beleive?
the descriptions just say 4l60, but on another place they do refer to 4l60e's...i just think it is their description...

they list the 700r4 under a different category/price
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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It's not so much what goes into it, but who puts it in there.

I'd get some good background on them first. And I've never heard of "Monster" parts.

JMO
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Pete2k_Z28
It's not so much what goes into it, but who puts it in there.

I'd get some good background on them first. And I've never heard of "Monster" parts.

JMO
im pretty sure they are just using their little gimic name for the widely used upgrade parts....

like "the beast" sunshell

they call it the monster...etc...

im getting mine done up local, i was just posting more for others...
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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i just bought a 700r4 from monster motorsports for my sons 86 camaro. seems to be running good so far. ill keep yall updated. they had good customer service and seemingly intelligent tech staff..
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