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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Just wondering if I can upgrade my stock tranny to handle the power im puttin at it. I heard somethin on here aboutputting ina kit or something. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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Probably a tc and a valvebody upgrade
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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How much $$$ ya think that cost to get done?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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depends on if you do it or have someone else do the work
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Well, Id probably have someone else do it. So whats ur guess?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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Not sure you'll have to ask steve but probably around 2500
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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It cost me w/ labor $2,800 (BD VB & TC) also including double deep pan. Got it done at Ken Imler Diesel in Sacramento.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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getting the whole tranny rebuilt with the triple lock converter (none ats, suncoast etc..) for $3638 OTD. As mentioned in the other thread, this is a HD rebuild with kevlar band & better clutch packs, also going up +2 disks in 3rd gear we'll see how it performs on Monday...
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Ya Steve let us know how it runs for ya.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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definately... I just sent my TST in for repair (code 31... egt probe problem) so it'll be a while before I get to put power back thru it.
 
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