Transmission is apart : looks like I broke the output shaft in two. SOB ! some other damage and lots of metal in the whole unit. Anyone using a case hardened or billet output shaft when you got the new tranny or rebuilt it? Is it worth the $600 or just use an OEM shaft ? don't want to break it again...

HELP

 

might try contacting FLT, they are good about helping ya on info and they sell parts to not just built trans

 

DAMN!!! im not sure about my level 4 FLT after hearing about this. no money to upgrade to a level 5

go with a level 5 FLT, have vince set you up. its well worth the wait.

 

I wouldn't worry about your FLT Unit, I'm sure they got you covered. Just wondering if any one had this problem or went to the expense of upgrading ?

 

your supercharged man... I'd upgrade it for sure, I know that cent blower makes its power up top and that much Tq/hp/wt up top will definitely kill an output shaft.

 

Not sure if your filmiliar with my truck but I have a 4x4 CC that weighs in at almost 5400 lbs with me in it. I have a built motor with a Radix, a FLT level 5 with the 300m shafts and a 3000rpm converter. My truck runs a 7.90 in the 1/8 as does your truck only a lot heavier. Point is I haven't broke a shaft with my heavy truck. Talk to FLT!!!

 

I weigh 5400 and cut 1.6's 60 ft with the 65E. FLT LV / Vig is doing just fine. I did the billet output shaft, it was a no brainer. I would suggest doing the same.

 

Try PM'ing Randomhero about parts/prices. He's good at finding tranny parts, cheap, if you're gonna do it yourself.Those billet shafts are around.

 

Thanks guys,

I ordered the shaft, 2nd day air. Hope to get this **** done by Friday /Saturday

 

flt sells cryoed shafts and parts that are in their trannys...those are the best next to billet shatfs...