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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mangled03gmc
Holy sheet that thing is a pig
And moves out for being a pig !

Just think what your camaro would run if it hd your trucks drivetrain!
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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Builder let me know that it's just a broken sunshell. No other damage. I hope to get it back from him tomorrow. If I'm lucky I'll get it back in the truck, and maybe get it to the track Sunday or Monday.

Yes, it was a Beast sunshell.

Yes, I'm reinstalling the 60E. It's my DD, and a cheap fix.

Yes, I've started collecting parts for the 80E swap.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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I read somewhere on here that the beast shells were now made cheaply and across the drink.. Duno how true that is...
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Mangled03gmc
I read somewhere on here that the beast shells were now made cheaply and across the drink.. Duno how true that is...
I think I remember reading something about that as well, but can't remember the details. My sunshell was over 2 years old, and who knows how long it was warehoused before it made it into my trans. Hope the new one isn't a piece of .

Are there any better alternatives for a strong shell?
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
Builder let me know that it's just a broken sunshell. No other damage. I hope to get it back from him tomorrow. If I'm lucky I'll get it back in the truck, and maybe get it to the track Sunday or Monday.

Yes, it was a Beast sunshell.

Yes, I'm reinstalling the 60E. It's my DD, and a cheap fix.

Yes, I've started collecting parts for the 80E swap.
Glad it was an easy fix. I have also heard of a few beasts failing lately....Sonnax has a new "Smart Shell", but I have not heard a lot about it....

Chris
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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I dont see your problem...... hehe.


Glad your getting her back together quick bud.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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I need this transmission to be solid. My plans are to detune my 5.3/built 60E setup, and put it into our Yukon. I have bigger plans for my truck(when the budget allows).
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
I need this transmission to be solid. My plans are to detune my 5.3/built 60E setup, and put it into our Yukon. I have bigger plans for my truck(when the budget allows).
Curious...

Good to hear the trans wasn't a total loss or anything, I was about to jump in here and ask how it was going with the trans.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Back on the road, and doing good so far. My fiance helped me do the installation today. What a great girl I have!
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