FLP 5 issues
May 14, 2005 | 08:55 PM
#21
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From: Kernersville, NC
Originally Posted by gamedawgx53
I guess I can look at the bright side and be glad it didnt
happen far away from home
May 15, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by Seeing Red Again
That's for sure! At least it happened now and not at the track in Fayetteville.
Ill send you a pm
I havent talked to you in a while
May 15, 2005 | 10:20 AM
#23
Honestly, it doesn't sound like ANYONE can build a trans to stand up to the power/abuse we dish out. As you read, mine blew up on the 3rd day of having it back and roughly 250 miles. I got scared away from some of the "big dogs" building my trans after hearing too many horror stories. So I went with a recommended local builder. A lot of good that did me! 
Seriously though, I think the quote of "it's not a matter of if it will blow up, but when......." stands true with most transmissions, built or not. The companies all have good customer service and take care of us, but the down time and cost to uninstall and reinstall is a killer.
Seriously though, I think the quote of "it's not a matter of if it will blow up, but when......." stands true with most transmissions, built or not. The companies all have good customer service and take care of us, but the down time and cost to uninstall and reinstall is a killer.
May 15, 2005 | 11:18 AM
#24
Originally Posted by Weedo
Honestly, it doesn't sound like ANYONE can build a trans to stand up to the power/abuse we dish out. As you read, mine blew up on the 3rd day of having it back and roughly 250 miles. I got scared away from some of the "big dogs" building my trans after hearing too many horror stories. So I went with a recommended local builder. A lot of good that did me!
Seriously though, I think the quote of "it's not a matter of if it will blow up, but when......." stands true with most transmissions, built or not. The companies all have good customer service and take care of us, but the down time and cost to uninstall and reinstall is a killer.
Seriously though, I think the quote of "it's not a matter of if it will blow up, but when......." stands true with most transmissions, built or not. The companies all have good customer service and take care of us, but the down time and cost to uninstall and reinstall is a killer.
May 15, 2005 | 07:32 PM
#26
Originally Posted by parish8
this is where the 60 vs 80 decision comes in. even going with the BEST 4l60e is taking a chance but with that chance you get an easier install, less weight, and better 1st gear. for anyone with less than 500rwhp it would be a dificult decision. over that and you would be crazy to not go with a 4l80e.
The only reason I didn't set "up" to an 80 is my all-wheel drive. I've had too many overpowered rear-wheel-drive vehicles that were worthless on the street (ie. too much power for any tire combo). No one wanted to tackle a 80 with all or 4-wheel drive, and it sounds like getting it to that point would cost to much to be realistic.
I figure I have a 1 year/12k warranty to beat on it where it won't cost me anything!
May 15, 2005 | 07:46 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Weedo
Call me crazy!!!!!!
The only reason I didn't set "up" to an 80 is my all-wheel drive. I've had too many overpowered rear-wheel-drive vehicles that were worthless on the street (ie. too much power for any tire combo). No one wanted to tackle a 80 with all or 4-wheel drive, and it sounds like getting it to that point would cost to much to be realistic.
I figure I have a 1 year/12k warranty to beat on it where it won't cost me anything!
The only reason I didn't set "up" to an 80 is my all-wheel drive. I've had too many overpowered rear-wheel-drive vehicles that were worthless on the street (ie. too much power for any tire combo). No one wanted to tackle a 80 with all or 4-wheel drive, and it sounds like getting it to that point would cost to much to be realistic.
I figure I have a 1 year/12k warranty to beat on it where it won't cost me anything!
Im going to do it right the first time and with the saved money Im going to go as crazy as possible. Im not sure how much boost a T trim will support on a 402, but it will definately necessitate a 4L80.
May 15, 2005 | 08:37 PM
#28
Originally Posted by greentahoe
Did I read right that you already went through a "built" tranny?
Im going to do it right the first time and with the saved money Im going to go as crazy as possible. Im not sure how much boost a T trim will support on a 402, but it will definately necessitate a 4L80.
Im going to do it right the first time and with the saved money Im going to go as crazy as possible. Im not sure how much boost a T trim will support on a 402, but it will definately necessitate a 4L80.
So will you be 2wd then? What about running on the street?
May 16, 2005 | 09:37 AM
#29
Originally Posted by Weedo
Call me crazy!!!!!!
The only reason I didn't set "up" to an 80 is my all-wheel drive. I've had too many overpowered rear-wheel-drive vehicles that were worthless on the street (ie. too much power for any tire combo). No one wanted to tackle a 80 with all or 4-wheel drive, and it sounds like getting it to that point would cost to much to be realistic.
I figure I have a 1 year/12k warranty to beat on it where it won't cost me anything!
The only reason I didn't set "up" to an 80 is my all-wheel drive. I've had too many overpowered rear-wheel-drive vehicles that were worthless on the street (ie. too much power for any tire combo). No one wanted to tackle a 80 with all or 4-wheel drive, and it sounds like getting it to that point would cost to much to be realistic.
I figure I have a 1 year/12k warranty to beat on it where it won't cost me anything!
May 16, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by parish8
this is where the 60 vs 80 decision comes in. even going with the BEST 4l60e is taking a chance but with that chance you get an easier install, less weight, and better 1st gear. for anyone with less than 500rwhp it would be a dificult decision. over that and you would be crazy to not go with a 4l80e.
Originally Posted by TigerFan187
No one wanted to do a 4x4 80 setup? I know that off-road shops all over are doing them and by now the cost shouldnt be that bad? Was there not someone local?