Trans build up thread
08-13-13, 11:19 AM
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Trans build up thread
Hey guys so after like 15k of boosting and 120k+ of daily driving my trans is starting to slip like all hell so i picked up a 50k mile core trans and these
Im excited
i guess the raybestos blue specials were discontinued and IPT is the only ones who seem to have them (and want wayyyyyy too much IMO)
Any suggestions of things to do in addition while my trans is taken apart? Will be going lextreme tc and transgo shift kit as well.
Im excited
i guess the raybestos blue specials were discontinued and IPT is the only ones who seem to have them (and want wayyyyyy too much IMO) Any suggestions of things to do in addition while my trans is taken apart? Will be going lextreme tc and transgo shift kit as well.
08-15-13, 02:51 PM
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ive been looking to upgrade my tranny to.
Can we get some pics as you go along, would be great to see what im getting into since ive never rebuilt one
ive been looking to upgrade my tranny to.
Can we get some pics as you go along, would be great to see what im getting into since ive never rebuilt one
09-19-13, 03:13 PM
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Actually just got the trans in the car last night and have just been nice to it while enjoying not having to beat on my car to get it to move anymore.
I did a lextreme torque converter at the same time and everything feels great! The "high stall" converter was not quite what i expected but maybe it will take some practice.
The shifts feel strong and the car feels as if it puts the power down alot better now. Probably cause my old trans was so worn out it caused alot of drivetrain loss.
I did not end up installing the shift kit as original planned and Im glad i didnt! Car seems to shift plenty firm and retained great drive-ability compared to what i had anticipated.
For the price, especially in comparison to the old "blue plate special" clutches which cost a fortune I am really happy with how the car drives.
Will report back in a week or 2 when i throw some full boost upshifts at it
Last edited by sj408; 09-19-13 at 03:17 PM.
10-24-13, 10:52 PM
#6
Update
Hey guys, so been driving around a while on wastegate pressure at 10 psi.
Gotta say sometimes it feels really weird if i get on it at low speeds with the lextreme torque converter, almost as if its slipping the whole time. Thats mostly when im going partial throttle not trying to cause a ruckus.
other times its flawless though, cruises well on the freeway.
As for the red clutches they feel great, seem to hold the power very confidently, i keep it cool in 1st gear until i get fully into second and let it rip. Seat of the pants says it transfers power alot more efficently than my old worn out trans.
For the price I highly recommend them considering the blue clutch kit is like 3 times the price.
Gotta say sometimes it feels really weird if i get on it at low speeds with the lextreme torque converter, almost as if its slipping the whole time. Thats mostly when im going partial throttle not trying to cause a ruckus.
other times its flawless though, cruises well on the freeway.
As for the red clutches they feel great, seem to hold the power very confidently, i keep it cool in 1st gear until i get fully into second and let it rip. Seat of the pants says it transfers power alot more efficently than my old worn out trans.
For the price I highly recommend them considering the blue clutch kit is like 3 times the price.
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