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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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Any one know any reputable tramsmission repairs shops in The Chicago Area?
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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im in the same area.....been searching myself, the closest one who specializes in our trans' is in fort wayne, Indiana, triple edge performance, but thats almost 4 hours away, as far as ones I can trust to rebuild our trans' with the parts I want in it Ive found none.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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I have to say it is worth the drive. I just got mine redone and it shifts amazing. The car is faster now. I almost when with ZZP because they are only 45 miles away but after talking to them on the phone I was not impressed. After talking to Dave I was sure I needed to make the drive. He was cheaper and saved me money. He makes the right recommendations based on what you need. He is not trying to talk you into upgrades you do not need. ZZP was more expensive and gave no direction at all except to tell me they do not recommend tranny coolers because they leak. Besides the tranny Dave installed free of charge a tranny cooler with el primo fittings because he is working on a DIY package to sell. My car was his test project.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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You can also order the parts from Dave and have a shop build per his recommendations!
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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That is definately the second best way to go!
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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You can also order the parts from Dave and have a shop build per his recommendations!
That's what I had to do. And Dave will work with your builder if there are any questions or concerns. I know my buddy's shop, who did my upgrade/install, spent some time on the phone with Dave.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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I dont know a builder willing to do that thats my problem, the guy i was gonna use just wants to get it done, not the way i want it done
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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yea make the drive im still thinking of making the drive if i dont kill it first my trans is very pissed at the moment, can you drop the trans without the motor?
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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I need to find someone whod be willing to drop my trans for me and let my car sit for a few weeks while I find a way to get it to TEP

But my perferred method would be to order TEPs rebuild kit, but then Im having trouble finding someone who can ream and install the sonnax valves into the valve body and channel plate

I think the easiest way to drop the trans is to drop the whole subframe, at least thats how the guy at a chevy dealer I work at does it

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