i'd gladly pay that! i've been quoted 1k, drm wants $800, a local garage wants $660. nobody with a hoist will do it for $400. (i pay cash!)

 

Thats crazy 400$ is about the going rate around here, I wouldnt pay 800$ for a stall install.

 

Not a bad DIY project really.

 

From what I've read the hardest part is seating the torque converter so it doesn't hit the pump right?

 

It's a critical part but its not hard. First time advice would be to doubt yourself and measure although it is fairly easy to feel when its in. Definitely an expensive **** up though.

 

Ya I've read some horror stories on here where they didn't check clearances.

 

ya its pretty intuitive, the hardest thing is getting the top bolts off the bellhousing to drop the trans. after that just remove the old converter and add about a 1/2-1 qt to the new and then slide it onto the shaft gently turning and pushing. you will feel 1 click and then a 2nd click that lets you know its seated. the distance between the mounting pad and the bellhousing should be 1-1/8 iirc

 

That's pretty much it. And measuring should be mandatory because I've had some that needed washers to get the correct depth. My circle D stall came with two different thickness washers for the converter bolts.

Also, the top bellhousing bolt (and i think the one to the left of it) is the hardest part. With stock mounts everything pivots down and you can see it from certain angles. Still can be a pain to get out but its no terrible. Frustrating is what i'd call it. Now since i switched to solid mounts, its just a bitch. No other way to put it. Motor mount bolts had to come out and I ended up needing a scope so that i could see the bolt to line the socket up on it.

 

Here's a FTI How-To video. And even though it's for a Powerglide. Many of the principles and steps are the same.

I personally would have recommended FTI. But to each their own.

 

Did you try Nate at One Guys Garage in Farmington, MN?

 

Thanks for the link.