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Old May 19, 2016 | 05:13 PM
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Hello All,

I have a 2001 Firebird with an automatic transmission. I recently lost 3/4 gears and want to have it rebuilt. It is like the trans goes in neutral.

That brings up my questions........

1. Who is best in Chicagoland area? I live in Lombard so proximity is important.

2. What is a parts list for 500Hp? I am not looking to have a race trans, just a decent one that will hold up for a bit.

3. Do most Trans Shops also handle rear ends? I need a pinion seal replaced.

Please help!
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Old May 20, 2016 | 01:59 AM
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I would highly recommend Finish Line Trans (FLT) in Wood Dale.

http://www.finishlinetrans.com/contact/index.htm
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Old May 30, 2016 | 12:25 AM
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Finish Line in Wood Dale HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!
I brought my 4L60e out of my 97 RS convertible 6cyl and they actually modified their stage 1 package for mine because it was going into a 6 cylinder and i could never reach the power level of their stage 1.....who does that? Kudos to those guys!
Those dudes are honest and give an excellent product.
I saw crates of finished tranny's going to Saudi Arabia and Germany when I was in there. Those guys are global
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Old May 30, 2016 | 08:53 AM
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Rpm transmissions is in Indiana but they do a great job on everything I have seen. Take a look at them as well and see what fits your needs best.
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Old May 30, 2016 | 06:31 PM
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RPM are heavy hitters too. Two reasons I thought of FLT and not RPM for our OP
1. he mentioned only 500hp...that isn't a lot of power so to go for the Bugatti of transmissions..not needed. FLT is a bit more economical
2. close to him (Lombard) Wood Dale is a stone throw from Lombard compared to south Indiana
you can't go wrong with either one. It would be a win/win. OP you have some EXCELLENT choices!
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Old May 31, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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Can't go wrong with either RPM or FLT IMHO.
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 03:16 PM
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FLT is the right choice for your build.
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 12:53 PM
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Another vote for FLT! Their customer service is unbelievable. I have a built 4l60e with ss3600 handling 550whp/502tq like a champ, hasn't skipped a beat yet!
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Only problem with FLT right now is the 3 week lead time. I shouldn't have waited.
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It's worth the wait to have it done right. Plus, the shop is local.
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^ Amen, a built trans from FLT is well worth the several week lead time.
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