Well I am in the process of pretty much rebuilding my whole truck and there prob isnt one part that I havent touched. The tranny which I thought was fine seems to have all kinds of clutch material at the bottom of the pan and im not about to put the cab back on the frame when the engine and tranny are already laid in then find out the tranny is junk. I hate doing things twice so im yanking it out and im going to rebuild it myself.....trust me If I had the money I would spend it on an FLT level 5 80e. I want so bad to have 6 forward gears and i want some one to figuire out the 6l90e swap for the older trucks but I cant wait....and the new TCI 6x is even more of a kick in the junk cause it would bolt right in...but again biggg money. Sooo this is what im thinking....I already put a transgo hd2 kit in awhile ago.....I want to put TCI's lower 2.97 first and 1.57 gear cause I hate the 2.48 first but I have yet to read about anyone whos done it. I want to update to billet input and mainshafts, billet clutch hub, still researching which clutches to go with, and I have read of other tips and tricks as far as modifying how much surface area pressure is applied to certain clutches.....and something about snap ring mod and torrington bearings. Basically I need some input from the boys who build these things at FLT and I know you guys arent gonna let all your tricks out of the bag and I dont blame you lol. Im also looking to go with a yank 2600hd stall but im still undecided cause I dont know if I want it to stall even that high. Sorry for the long post Im just excited to start collecting parts.

Alex

 

anyone??

 

If there is enough in the budget for billet shafts and a $1200 set of planets, then I'm pretty sure you could afford a unit from a sponsor.

 

I understand what your saying. Mostly I will be buying parts a little at a time (i know i know just save up and buy and FLT) but I like doing things myself and after reading other extensive rebuild threads on here im excited to do mine. I really just need opinions on clutch brands and the TCI low first gear set. Thanks

Alex

 

02, I bought parts here and there and in the end I spent about 3k total in getting my 60e built.
FLT has a level 6 60e for about that much. Give them a ring, I am sure they work with you and an 80e.

 

I understand what you guys are saying but i dont have the money all at once to just buy a tranny. Soo im gonna collect the parts as I go and research the **** out of them like I do with everything....plus I enjoy doing this type of thing

 

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you know you want to

 

if you do it right, theres no way youll have 3k into building one unless you go crazy and replace EVERYTHING with billet ****

good luck

 

I know i am for getting a few things on my build.
$800 rebuild and new trans mount
$400 Transmission install and clean up and Valv body update(4 hours was full of mud)
$485 Hardend input Shaft and steel drum abd beast shell and Support ring from from TCI
$210 5 pinion Planets
$115 Koleen Steels
$110 Read Eagle Clutches
$80 HD2
$450 2800 Stall
$70 New Reverse drum
$30 Red eagle Extra Wide band
$20 Separator plate
$35 TORRINGTON BEARING KIT
$20 hardend pump rings
$59 BORG WARNER INPUT SPRAG 29 ELEMENT DUAL
$25 aluminum accumilators
$45 old style pistons
$40 Shift solenoids
$45 Rebuild kit with fibre gasket
TOTAL $3038

It is possible to get to $3k on a 60e. On an 80e parts are more expensive.

 

what all does $400 get you for valve body mods ?