FLP tranny durability
Feb 24, 2005 | 01:13 PM
#23
Originally Posted by 12sec.5.3
I have a friend who is a GM certified transmission mechanic who could build my 60 to a 65 with new clutch packs, five pinion planetaries and a couple of other different parts. I just don't know if this would be as reliable as the flp?
Feb 24, 2005 | 01:21 PM
#24
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that must be part of the vacuum controled pcs system. that would certainly make things much more comfortable for most drivers.
with as much stall as 2bseen is running it would seem that everything would feel soft. how was the 65E working when you pulled it out? (2bseen).
with as much stall as 2bseen is running it would seem that everything would feel soft. how was the 65E working when you pulled it out? (2bseen).
Feb 24, 2005 | 08:34 PM
#26
from talking to chuck at flp i get the idea he spends a lot of time checking all the little details and clearances. i am not saying he is the only one that can build a tranny but i think there is more to it than just useing the right parts.
chuck also has some first hand experience working with the special needs of higher hp 5000lb trucks. the extra weight we have requires some different settings and parts than the cars.
chuck also has some first hand experience working with the special needs of higher hp 5000lb trucks. the extra weight we have requires some different settings and parts than the cars.
Feb 24, 2005 | 10:49 PM
#30
dont knock the 80 too hard
02denali ran some impressive na 5.3 times with his 80
compared to his 60
but when mine goes
its level 5 time just for the simplicity
and good reputation
On the shift firmness thing I think theres a point its too hard
and you break things and a point its too soft and you burn things
the 1 thing I dont understand is the flp level 5 has 2 washers
better bands ,clutches etc
my stock transmission with 0 washers shifts plenty hard
seems like the level 5 would break windshields
with all that
or is there a reason behind this?
02denali ran some impressive na 5.3 times with his 80
compared to his 60
but when mine goes
its level 5 time just for the simplicity
and good reputation
On the shift firmness thing I think theres a point its too hard
and you break things and a point its too soft and you burn things
the 1 thing I dont understand is the flp level 5 has 2 washers
better bands ,clutches etc
my stock transmission with 0 washers shifts plenty hard
seems like the level 5 would break windshields
with all that
or is there a reason behind this?