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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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99 z28 camaro few weeks ago i lost 3/4 going down the express way.had it rebuilt and a 2500 hughes stall redline band and clutches performance sprags and the beast drum.got the car back drove it around town shifted great.jumped on the highway and did the same thing lost 3/4 any advice or anyone ever had this problem
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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There is probably some underlying hydraulic issue thats being missed during the build.
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thanks for the info any more ideas?
trans is likely coming back out monday just trying to get some more ideas to help my trans man out.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Tell him to carefully inspect the inside of the stator tube for wear grooves
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ok will do im very appreciative for your knowledge
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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any other ideas out there???
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ttt....
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Can you give us details on the build, specifically other than the clutches mentioned what is in it?

Also, what is the experience level of your builder?

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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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well my builder has been building trans for about 25 yrs,he got the rebuild kit just like i mentioned the hd sprags and beast drum and the redline clutches and wide band.it doesnt have a shift kit.other than that i guess he reused the rest of the hard parts.whast crazy is that 3/4 is what originally went.then i get it rebuilt and it does the same thing.....any info or advice would help oh and also he scanned it and there was no codes and the tps war reading correctly
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Obviously we have a dyno that we test our transmissions on to make sure that they function properly before you receive them. If I was your builder I would like for you to get a pressure gauge on this vehicle to make sure that everything is working correctly. As mentioned above there other things in the trans that need to be looked at when the units is built to make sure that it has proper hydraulic function and sealing capabilities. Might be a good idea to have your builder to install a vac mod kit to help rule out the vehicle. Vince
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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yeah its gotta be either a blockage some where or some major wear that was overlooked...maybe even a seal that wasnt replaced or is damaged
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have like problem, trans complete rebult with good clutch pack and all "good" parts ?7-800 miles ago ( time wise about little over a year ago) have not been to track after rebuild, have ran hard on street 30-40 times
with only street tires, rollng about 60-65 mph jump on it ----rpm s jump to rev limt -6800
must, must drive home 10 miles in 2nd gear, as I no longer work it looks as if I must learn to rebuild an automatic trans now,last trans I repaired was in mid '60s and were not autos but were std trans, o--well never to old to learn --69 last friday
just hope I can find the cause which the rebuilded missed
please everone jump in with advise
crill413 please forgive me for stepping on your post with same question
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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no problem ttt thanks for all of the info and advice so far
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ttt for the day my builder is having me pick up a new set of 9 3/4 clutches and a new boost valve
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i lost 1st and 4th on the highway. in town they came back. fluid was a little low. topped it off and all is well.
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I went threw about 4 transmissions from a builder that had this same problem. He never could figure it out.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jordan S.
I went threw about 4 transmissions from a builder that had this same problem. He never could figure it out.
that sucks....hopefully 2nd time is a charm for me.i see your running a 350 trans,hope that doesnt have to end up being an option for me.
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ttt for the morning
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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put a shift kit in it alot of times they will have upgrades in oiling for problem areas in the trans do a corvette servo .500 boost valve and beef up your accumulators. another thing to do while youre in there is to throw in some late model 5 pinion planets for more torque capacity! good luck
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