Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

Slyclone

Slyclone

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Looking for a company that will provide me with a rebuild kit that will hold up under load for my original 700r trans. I will be running a 2800 stall converter if that means anything.

I know there is a lot of members here with modified trucks. Some go 4l80 to eliminate this step.

Looking for a handful of names/reccomendations on heavy duty rebuild.

Thanks
 
atkonkler

atkonkler

Is this your bush?
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

randy merritt said:
I used this kit. I think several other have also. No problems over the past 3 years. As you know, one key to these trans surviving is a very good transmission cooler setup.

https://www.700r4l60e.com/store/product.php?productid=292&cat=19&page=1
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X2 ...ask any builder about heat and transmissions. Get your self a large cooler....maybe new braided trans lines. Before I got my trans rebuilt after it failed it would run 190°-200°+ sometimes...espcially after hard driving .....now with a large transcooler....braided lined and a larger capacity 2+qt. pan with "cooler tubes" running parallel in the bottom of the pan. It barely get to 160°- 170° and that's beating on it..
..boost launching it ....WOT at stop signs. One of the best investments so far I think....:tup:
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Slyclone

Slyclone

Well-known member
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

Ok so I was lucky. I spoke to probuilt today. Had a kit ordered up finally after almost jumping ship.

I know I'm going to need a cooler. Just figuring out what fits best/where and works.

I bought a alum. +2qt finned cast pan a while back. Wasn't sure if I wanted to use it or not...

Couple more things to look into.
 
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Sparkz#0535

Member
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

that looks like good kit ... the only thing i dont care for is the modified cast over run piston to fit the sleeved input drum
 
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sae

Donating Member
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

I have that kit too with the 2800 edge converter. It was a blast while my engine lasted.. about 500 miles after getting trans iirc LOL. It's priced reasonably but I had a bit of a wait on my parts as well. You'll enjoy it for sure. I didn't get a cooler but I rarely did more than one boost launch during a drive. If my heap is ever up and running again I'll probably put one in.
 
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Ty93phoon

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Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

Currently have that kit so far so good 8k on it and alot of launch's just hopefully it'll hold up with the new pte I just threw on I currently have a big trans cooler and deeper finned pan
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

Well-known member
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

I sent the stuff off to my builder. He was pretty impressed with what I brought. He was curious to how much I sank into it.

I think you and him spoke for a while. He said he did call.

I am going to have him check out my converter, he wants to check it out.. Make sure there isn't any sharp edges. And I want him to tune up the transfer case with a cleansing and new seals.
 
wildphil

wildphil

I Love My Ty's
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

I purchased a street/strip kit in 2009. It has been a good one. Good company.
 
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Troyphoon

New member
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

I spoke to dean at pro built last week now I can't get ahold of him! I'm really trying to buy his kit verses getting a rebuild. I finally found a trans guy that would build using someone else's kit but he stays real busy and I don't want my ty down too long. Does anyone know of any other place to get a kit as good as pro built?
 
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Pro Built Automatics

New member
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

I have only seen one crack since 1982, and that was in a core that I tore down. So what happened to you, is very rare. I have had many hundreds of these stock overrun pistons reworked since 1998 and have never had one fail (crack) that I know of.
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

Well-known member
Re: Transmission rebuild ( hard parts )

Troyphoon said:
I went with the pro street elite kit.
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Nice. Was curious about your build (engine). I dropped off my AWD transfer case and converter off to shop, like 2 weeks ago. I'm thinking it was a mistake... Only wanted a new seal put in. Been atleast 2 weeks no calls. Called yesterday after high noon and was expecting a call back and another day has gone by. I'm really curious to what they are up to. Wonder if something broke/went wrong and they have no way of explaining it? (only with me right!?)Transmission was a 1 week turn around. Maybe they will call me tomorrow?
 
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