Automatic Transmission 2-Speed thru 10-Speed GM Autos | Converters | Shift Kits
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Anyone here order a Performabuilt tranny?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:45 AM
  #1  
mightyquickz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,145
Likes: 133
From: East Chatham, New York
Default Anyone here order a Performabuilt tranny?

If so, could you PM me with your impression?
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 12:21 PM
  #2  
performabuilt's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 80
From: BLOOMSBURG PA
Default

You could also do a search or look
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-sponsor-feedback/810736-thumbs-up-performabuilt.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic-transmission/801601-guys-performabuilt.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic-transmission/805248-performa-level-2-3-me.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...lt#post8050322

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...lt#post8052177

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...lt#post7981573


https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-sponsor-feedback/786293-thanks-performabuilt.html

There are quit a few people in these threads you can PM and many more in searches,
Let me know i you have any questions or need anything
__________________
Built..PerformaBuilt..Tough

Call 888-744-6542


Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 12:48 PM
  #3  
gotspeed13's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: Farmington, MO
Default

I did and I love mine.
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:13 PM
  #4  
BubaGumpShrimp's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,095
Likes: 0
From: edison, nj
Default

got one due to franks great service/comunication--i tell you that guy is always online. I can't really give you too much detail/impression on the trans yet due to a converter issue that im having (no not one from performabuilt) but from what i can tell is shift a whole lot better than my stocker with shift kit. Its much more positive feal/quicker shifts.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 03:00 PM
  #5  
383lt1impala's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,646
Likes: 2
From: SURCAL909
Default

Originally Posted by gotspeed13
I did and I love mine.
+1...
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 03:01 PM
  #6  
TXsilverado's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 15,713
Likes: 7
From: Humble Texas
Default

Loving mine so far
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:47 PM
  #7  
mightyquickz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,145
Likes: 133
From: East Chatham, New York
Default

The tranny came with a prominently displayed green sheet that says, "Pay particular attention to the notes on the next page about:

1. Requirement of cooler line flushing before installation.
1. Requirement of external cooler installation.
3. Requirement of by-passing your radiator.

but there was no 'next page' that referred to any of this stuff. Do you know to what this is referring?
Thanks
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:49 PM
  #8  
performabuilt's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 80
From: BLOOMSBURG PA
Default

There should have been a complete set of instructions with the trans in there somewhere.
__________________
Built..PerformaBuilt..Tough

Call 888-744-6542


Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 09:38 PM
  #9  
nomoneyz's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 1
From: Apple Valley - So Cal
Default

I'm lovin my performabuilt unit. It shifts so fast at WOT. I also got one of his tq converters and it is awesome. It really woke up my car even with the 2.73 gears. He also has great customer service.
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 03:59 AM
  #10  
AutomagicLS1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 1
From: Spring Hill,Kansas
Default

Ive had mine since march with about 8,000 miles on it now. I love it
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 03:51 PM
  #11  
performabuilt's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 80
From: BLOOMSBURG PA
Default

Originally Posted by AutomagicLS1
Ive had mine since march with about 8,000 miles on it now. I love it
If I remember you pretty hard on it too lol. Glad you like it.
__________________
Built..PerformaBuilt..Tough

Call 888-744-6542


Reply
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:26 PM
  #12  
colby72olds's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,733
Likes: 0
From: Arab, Al
Default

hopefully I'll be ordering one soon, glad to here good things.
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:19 PM
  #13  
performabuilt's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 80
From: BLOOMSBURG PA
Default

Order during the sale save big bucks
__________________
Built..PerformaBuilt..Tough

Call 888-744-6542


Reply
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:58 PM
  #14  
LuvMyZ's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
From: Louisville, KY
Default

I'm looking @ the 4l60e lvl 1 with cooler and converter for my '98 Z28/LS1. Car's making 330 RHP and 356 RTQ now, but there is def a H/C swap in the future. Don't ever really plan on any power adders, but ... Do ya think a lvl 1 will be good enough?
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 07:00 PM
  #15  
performabuilt's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 80
From: BLOOMSBURG PA
Default

Level 1 would be adequate but honestly with the prices being so close I would go with the level 2 for extra insurance
__________________
Built..PerformaBuilt..Tough

Call 888-744-6542


Reply
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 07:09 PM
  #16  
LuvMyZ's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
From: Louisville, KY
Default

Thanks. Read all your threads and searched other forums too - WOW, your company is well respected and appreciated!

Last edited by LuvMyZ; Nov 11, 2007 at 09:37 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:16 PM
  #17  
performabuilt's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 80
From: BLOOMSBURG PA
Default

Originally Posted by LuvMyZ
Thanks. Read all your threads and searched other forums too - WOW, your company is well respected and appreciated!
Thanks we worked and will continue to work hard to that end, We do this because we respect our customers
__________________
Built..PerformaBuilt..Tough

Call 888-744-6542


Reply
Old Nov 18, 2007 | 02:21 PM
  #18  
mightyquickz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,145
Likes: 133
From: East Chatham, New York
Default

FINALLY got mine installed completely today and took it for a test drive. Shifts great and feels so much better that the old worn out stocker. Many thanks to Frank with Performabuilt and Vince at FLT. Both guys offer great support, even if you don't buy from them. You can't be much cooler than that! I thought I had an issue for a panicky moment. The TC went on 1/2" within the bell housing just like instruction #18 in the included instructions stipulated and I then went towards the tailshaft and inched the tranny onto the dowels of the block. I started all the bolts before tightening any and then hand tightened the two on the drivers side. Then, moving over to the passenger side I hand tightened the lowest bolt till I felt resistance. I then started tightening the bolt that also anchors the tranny dipstick with my rachet. As it began to resist, I heard a metallic 'pop' and I instantly stopped and moved up (I was using the 24" long extension on the ratchet) to where I could see the bolt. Oh Crap.. it snapped off that bolt holes ear on the bell housing. WTH?? I jammed my head under the bell housing and looked up. The TC was still the 1/2" into the bellhousing and the drivers side of the bellhousing was flush against the block, but the passenger side was about a 1/4" off the block. ???? I looked to see if I'd trapped a cable or some foreign object between the bell housing and block but that's when I saw the TC was flush against the flexplate. ??? Since it wasn't yet bolted together, the TC should've been loose and movable by hand. Nope. It was tightly wedged and not budging. Crap~~~! I decided to loosen all bolts until the TC was freely movable and think about what was going on. I started thinking that the TC, arriving separately, might actually be for an LSx instead of my LT1. I tried to contact Frank at Performabuilt but this seemed to be the one time in weeks he hasn't instantly responded to my YIM. I then sent a PM to Vince at FLT and he doubted that it was an LSx vs. LT1 issue, suggesting that in all probability, I didn't have the TC on fully. I told him it was in 1/2" but he indicated that a full inch was better advice. I went out, dropped the tranny down on my tranny jack and took my rubber mallet and, while rotating the TC with my left hand, I tapped moderately on the TC. Sure enough, it descended another 1/2". After that, it went right on. Whew~!! Next agonizing period though was when Vince and a buddy of mine said, "You might have broken the pump by tightening it down while the TC wasn't fully seated". Oh man... I wanted to puke on that news. My buddy said,"To make sure the pump is working, unbolt the TC from the flexplate so you can rotate it by hand. Then undo the sending tranny coolant line to the radiator. Put 2 qts of Tranny fluid in it and then rotate the TC and see if any fluid comes out the 'sending' line". What he didn't tell me was how many times I needed to spin the TC. I spun it 5 times. Nothing. <Sweating begins>. I spun it 10 times. Nothing. <Cussing begins> I spun it 15 times and was just about to give up when, dribble, dribble, dribble.. EUREKA!!! I buttoned everything back up and attached the included tranny cooler. Loaded up the fluid and started the car, then added the remaining fluid and checked the level. After checking all shifting points and rechecking the fluid levels and looking underneath for drips(none thank God) I took it for a test drive. Shifts are buttery smooth. THANKS FRANK! THANKS VINCE! And thanks to my bud Kevin at Extreme Automotive in Rensselaer, NY for his tip about checking the pump.

Last edited by mightyquickz28; Nov 21, 2007 at 04:43 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 18, 2007 | 02:47 PM
  #19  
performabuilt's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 80
From: BLOOMSBURG PA
Default

Glad all went well for you and I to thank Vince for being available to help You. I was working in the shop on a few things that day one of the very rare times I was not avialable/ But glad you got it in and look forward to keepig touch in yahoo messenger Holler anytime you need anything.
__________________
Built..PerformaBuilt..Tough

Call 888-744-6542


Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:30 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE