Transmission swap?

[SC boss]

Hey guys Im a new memeber. I purchased my car from "theboss" We have the motor pulled and ready for the new shortblock but Im unsure about a tranny. I know that a stock one wont hold up to the new power goal I want to acheive 700rwhp and Im clueless on what to go with. I have been told to go with the 4r70w, what do you guys think? Any suggestions on where to even look for this if so? Thanks for any help!!

 

[94tbird]

do you want an auto or a stick. I say go stick. Get a built T56 or get a TR6060 and have the gears cryo treated and polished. im looking for similar power levels and thats the route im going (tr6060)

if you want an auto get a built 4R70w and your set

 

[SC boss]

I think I have talked myself into keeping the car an auto. Any ideas on where to find a built 4R70W? Thanks

 

[94tbird]

Level 10 i think

 

[SC boss]

Who are you going through for the TR6060? Have they been very helpful with advice so far? That seems to be hard to get, a company that will take the time to give you advice and answer questions. Maybe its just me!!

 

[don_w]

I think I have talked myself into keeping the car an auto. Any ideas on where to find a built 4R70W? Thanks

Good choice sticking with an auto. Check with Lentech about their 4R70W.

And welcome to the forum!! Keep us posted on the build.

 

[94tbird]

Who are you going through for the TR6060? Have they been very helpful with advice so far? That seems to be hard to get, a company that will take the time to give you advice and answer questions. Maybe its just me!!

Steeda

 

[pcdrj]

Steeda

Do you have it on order yet? I was told 2 months wait.

 

[94tbird]

its been on order yes. since late aug early sept. to not pay the 600 core charge is worth it so far. if it starts pushing much longer i may break down and pay the core

 

[PNR Welding]

I just ordered a Lentech last week. Ill let you know how I like it next week when it gets delivered and and I get it in the car.

 

[SC boss]

Yeah, Please let me know! Im gonna take my time putting this car back together, just really wanting it done right. Hope to have it ready for spring though!!

 

[94tbird]

I just ordered a Lentech last week. Ill let you know how I like it next week when it gets delivered and and I get it in the car.

what did you drop on the lentech? also which one did you go with?

 

[PNR Welding]

Total with shipping was 6400. 1000 hp street terminator plus. With transbrake. Everything to convert from manual to auto except 2 trans cooler lines, fittings and shifter.

 

[US-1]

Guys...you need to check out FB Performance also. They have a complete 4R70W swap kit that is a bit less than that. Transmission, converter, crossmember, aluminum one piece driveshaft....the whole thing. Runs around $5400 for the kit. Transmission is rated to over 900 rwhp and converter is custom built for your application. Killer stuff.

www.fbperformance.com/

 

[SC boss]

Gotta check that out, your the man!!

 

[_M_]

its been on order yes. since late aug early sept. to not pay the 600 core charge is worth it so far. if it starts pushing much longer i may break down and pay the core

KarKraft always seems to have one or two laying around, before i decided to go with the t-56 i called karkraft several times and they always had one in stock ready to go

 

[US-1]

Gotta check that out, your the man!!

Be sure and tell them I referred you.

 

[ZmanM3]

What was KarKraft charging for them?

 

[SC boss]

You guys have been a great help, giveing me lots of options and I thank you for that! Another question though.... FB performance has a tranny, the 45TB and it will hold 900hp and 750tq Im no good with transmissions and never heard of this model! Is this a good one? anyone no the downfalls to this tranny? Here it is if you wanna check it out. Thanks guys! http://www.fbperformance.com/viewpricing.asp?TransmissionID=49

 

[_M_]

What was KarKraft charging for them?

$2995 at the time...had to pay upfront with cashiers check or money order, no credit cards.

i got to tell you though, ive heard of at least 3 tr-6060 failures so far. One on a KB car the other 2 on stock cars.

i would wait to see what someone like D&D does with them to beef them up before buying a stock one