FLT Level7 is finally here!! **PICS**
05-22-2010, 12:20 PM
#33
Grasshopper, u have many things to learn. Don't always judge a book by it's cover. 
...the trans is intended for my future set up, which includes a head and cam LQ9. I've had the block and a set of WCCH StageII 317's for years now, and was on a good pace with acquiring parts to get it all together until I became a daddy and my fun money became day care money...Took my blown trans as an opportunity to beef up the driveline now so I don't have to do it again later 
Vince / Billy, I figured go for the Trifecta Multi-Quote! 
05-22-2010, 12:48 PM
#34
What are the 2 distance or gap specs?
Billy, I'm unsure of 2 specs. Maybe Vince or Circle D will chime in.
I PM'd Chris for Bellhousing - Converter spec: He said ~1/8". So that's the flywheel to conv. spec. I guess?
Vince said in a thread, measure gap betw. flexplate converter mounting pad & tq. conv. mouting pad.
If gap is betw. .060" & .187", it's OK to bolt up conv.
If gap exceeds .187", install a .060" flat washer betw. conv. & flexplate.
The bellhsg - conv. pads spec should be 1 1/8 (1.125)" acc. to Vince. This distance can vary by .050"
I'm new to this, as I'm usually the grunt, not the 1 who checks the tolerances.
Someone correct me on following if I'm wrong.
1) So there's a bellhsg. to converter spec.?
2) And a flexplate to converter (or conv. pads) spec?
Did I say that right?
So, 1) = ~1/8" ?
And 2) = ~1 1/8" ?
Does it matter how far inside bell the convert. sits, or is that matter? Or do these specs take care of that?
Honestly, only 2 things concern me. Specs I mentioned, & if I'm doin myself, 200# of tranny.
Billy, I'm unsure of 2 specs. Maybe Vince or Circle D will chime in.
I PM'd Chris for Bellhousing - Converter spec: He said ~1/8". So that's the flywheel to conv. spec. I guess?
Vince said in a thread, measure gap betw. flexplate converter mounting pad & tq. conv. mouting pad.
If gap is betw. .060" & .187", it's OK to bolt up conv.
If gap exceeds .187", install a .060" flat washer betw. conv. & flexplate.
The bellhsg - conv. pads spec should be 1 1/8 (1.125)" acc. to Vince. This distance can vary by .050"
I'm new to this, as I'm usually the grunt, not the 1 who checks the tolerances.
Someone correct me on following if I'm wrong.
1) So there's a bellhsg. to converter spec.?
2) And a flexplate to converter (or conv. pads) spec?
Did I say that right?
So, 1) = ~1/8" ?
And 2) = ~1 1/8" ?
Does it matter how far inside bell the convert. sits, or is that matter? Or do these specs take care of that?
Honestly, only 2 things concern me. Specs I mentioned, & if I'm doin myself, 200# of tranny.
05-22-2010, 12:56 PM
#35
I wish I had the $$$, but apparently you missed my daddy statuts. Between the 2 month old baby and new home I'm officially out of "toy funds" 
so the tvs have to wait.
So how long it took budhayes to get the FLT, 18 months? At the rate things are flowing here lately I guess that's my goal lol. At least my truck is running (knock on wood).
so the tvs have to wait.So how long it took budhayes to get the FLT, 18 months? At the rate things are flowing here lately I guess that's my goal lol. At least my truck is running (knock on wood).
05-22-2010, 05:27 PM
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What are the 2 distance or gap specs?
Billy, I'm unsure of 2 specs. Maybe Vince or Circle D will chime in.
I PM'd Chris for Bellhousing - Converter spec: He said ~1/8". So that's the flywheel to conv. spec. I guess?
Vince said in a thread, measure gap betw. flexplate converter mounting pad & tq. conv. mouting pad.
If gap is betw. .060" & .187", it's OK to bolt up conv.
If gap exceeds .187", install a .060" flat washer betw. conv. & flexplate.
The bellhsg - conv. pads spec should be 1 1/8 (1.125)" acc. to Vince. This distance can vary by .050"
I'm new to this, as I'm usually the grunt, not the 1 who checks the tolerances.
Someone correct me on following if I'm wrong.
1) So there's a bellhsg. to converter spec.?
2) And a flexplate to converter (or conv. pads) spec?
Did I say that right?
So, 1) = ~1/8" ?
And 2) = ~1 1/8" ?
Does it matter how far inside bell the convert. sits, or is that matter? Or do these specs take care of that?
Honestly, only 2 things concern me. Specs I mentioned, & if I'm doin myself, 200# of tranny.
Billy, I'm unsure of 2 specs. Maybe Vince or Circle D will chime in.
I PM'd Chris for Bellhousing - Converter spec: He said ~1/8". So that's the flywheel to conv. spec. I guess?
Vince said in a thread, measure gap betw. flexplate converter mounting pad & tq. conv. mouting pad.
If gap is betw. .060" & .187", it's OK to bolt up conv.
If gap exceeds .187", install a .060" flat washer betw. conv. & flexplate.
The bellhsg - conv. pads spec should be 1 1/8 (1.125)" acc. to Vince. This distance can vary by .050"
I'm new to this, as I'm usually the grunt, not the 1 who checks the tolerances.
Someone correct me on following if I'm wrong.
1) So there's a bellhsg. to converter spec.?
2) And a flexplate to converter (or conv. pads) spec?
Did I say that right?
So, 1) = ~1/8" ?
And 2) = ~1 1/8" ?
Does it matter how far inside bell the convert. sits, or is that matter? Or do these specs take care of that?
Honestly, only 2 things concern me. Specs I mentioned, & if I'm doin myself, 200# of tranny.
from the points where the converter pads bolt up... when the converter is all the way back in the trans , make sure that you have a gap no less than . 1/16'' and no more than 3/16 ....
05-22-2010, 07:22 PM
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Cool. I have a trans built to similar specs by a local builder waiting to be installed. (I would have bought an FLT if the shipping wasn't so expensive to Canada) Was gonna install it today to escape the Sister In Law but decided I didn't have the energy after all 3 hours sleep last night.
What's the story on the updated transfer case pump retaining clip though? Have a good weekend of wrenching good sir.
What's the story on the updated transfer case pump retaining clip though? Have a good weekend of wrenching good sir.
05-22-2010, 09:57 PM
#40
Originally Posted by Vince @ FLT
Have you seen my pic's? How do think those were taken?
Seriously if I were you I would get some cardboard to lay on. That asphalt is going to give you road rash by the time you are done!
I appreciate some of the posts in this thread and will do some multi/fastnblue quotes later if I get some time. Have to get the shop to help a buddy out with some transmission dyno time today. Damn rookies!
Have fun Billy. If you need anything shoot me a PM and I'll get back to you asap. Vince
Seriously if I were you I would get some cardboard to lay on. That asphalt is going to give you road rash by the time you are done!
I appreciate some of the posts in this thread and will do some multi/fastnblue quotes later if I get some time. Have to get the shop to help a buddy out with some transmission dyno time today. Damn rookies!
Have fun Billy. If you need anything shoot me a PM and I'll get back to you asap. Vince
I used to get my hair stuck in the wheels...20 years ago
Originally Posted by DV2000NJ
Need any help? I really don't want to go to this damn engagement party.
Originally Posted by fastnblu
Way to stay ahead of the curve.
Originally Posted by jiar577
wish I had the $$$, but apparently you missed my daddy statuts. Between the 2 month old baby and new home I'm officially out of "toy funds" so the tvs have to wait.
So how long it took budhayes to get the FLT, 18 months? At the rate things are flowing here lately I guess that's my goal lol. At least my truck is running (knock on wood).
So how long it took budhayes to get the FLT, 18 months? At the rate things are flowing here lately I guess that's my goal lol. At least my truck is running (knock on wood).
I wouldn't trade my daughter for the world, she is my world 
Originally Posted by daryn c
from the points where the converter pads bolt up... when the converter is all the way back in the trans , make sure that you have a gap no less than . 1/16'' and no more than 3/16 ....
Originally Posted by Wyttrash96
Cool. I have a trans built to similar specs by a local builder waiting to be installed. (I would have bought an FLT if the shipping wasn't so expensive to Canada) Was gonna install it today to escape the Sister In Law but decided I didn't have the energy after all 3 hours sleep last night. What's the story on the updated transfer case pump retaining clip though? Have a good weekend of wrenching good sir.
Originally Posted by jpodell
Congrats Billy. Hope the install goes well.
Originally Posted by TIM Z
Is it in yet? is it in yet?
I bet your tired, greasy and sore bout now
I bet your tired, greasy and sore bout now
Tired, greasy, and sore for sure...my neck, back, and right elbow are aching something awful, and I know it's going to be worse when I wake up...it's all worth it to drive my truck again...it's "in" but not quite done, hopefully tomorrow...more info in my next post with pics.