Dana Probuilt
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Staging Lane
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Dana Probuilt Anybody know if something happened to him? I ordered a pro street elite kit about 3 weeks ago and haven't heard anything. I tried calling 3 times and left messages with no response. Not sure if I should order from a different vendor?
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Dana (handle PBA) posted here just a few days ago.
While a great resource and a great trans guru for the past 30+ years, I have seen others mention there are sometimes delays in getting his kits. If you can remain patient, he will come through.
While a great resource and a great trans guru for the past 30+ years, I have seen others mention there are sometimes delays in getting his kits. If you can remain patient, he will come through.
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Staging Lane
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I haven't talked to him since I ordered which was probably around the 24th of January. Called and left 3 messages over a week never heard anything. After I posted this he sent me a pm saying waiting on parts my kit was suppose to ship last Friday. So now we wait and see.
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I believe that Sonnax sells a hardened input shaft. If you builder is part of a pro shop it might be available through distributors like TranStar.
You probably don't need a billet input shaft.
FYI - because of the torque multiplication of the trans, I would always recommend a billet output shaft before a billet input shaft. Those running a heavy hit of Nitrous should consider a billet output shaft.
You probably don't need a billet input shaft.
FYI - because of the torque multiplication of the trans, I would always recommend a billet output shaft before a billet input shaft. Those running a heavy hit of Nitrous should consider a billet output shaft.
On The Tree
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Just as an fyi I can't get a hold of Dana at Pro-built Automatics at all. he hasn't answered or returned any phone calls no emails or PMs and Ive been very patient gave him many chances. I would look elsewhere if your looking for parts, it's been a nightmare.
Staging Lane
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I understand your frustration. I've already got my kit in my box like a week ago, and I've placed the order at least a month ago. He's a very busy guy but his kits are really, really worth the wait. I'll lost a thread with pics when I get them in two weeks (have no money to ship them rn lol).
Staging Lane
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Oh and IIRC, it took a week or so until he replied to me and sorted out the billing issue. I was gonna go with a TruTech kit until he finally replied. I prefer Dana's goodies over most kits TBH.
Staging Lane
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Yes. He asks a lot of questions regarding my car and how I drive. What I like the most is that he pre drills the spacer plate, which would've been hell to a newb like me. Here's a quote from one of his emails just to show how thorough this guy is.
"I am working on the kit right now. What is this going into? Type of vehicle? What year is the transmission? Size of motor? How much horsepower? Any power adders? Rear end gear ratio? What diameter torque converter? And stall? How do you drive? Conservative? Moderate? Moderately aggressive? Or aggressive? Daily driver? Or weekend warrior? And anything else that I should know here?
"I am working on the kit right now. What is this going into? Type of vehicle? What year is the transmission? Size of motor? How much horsepower? Any power adders? Rear end gear ratio? What diameter torque converter? And stall? How do you drive? Conservative? Moderate? Moderately aggressive? Or aggressive? Daily driver? Or weekend warrior? And anything else that I should know here?
Dana"
On The Tree
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I've been leaving messages and emails and PMs for weeks. I was gonna cancel the charge and i came home to (most of) the kit at my door after over a month. And now I've been double charged for the missing parts that are now here.