well, my transmission is DONE

NYSpeed Automotive
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so after driving around for about a month and a half with my transmission sounding like a Kenne Bell blower everytime i stepped on the gas, it finally took a shit on the way back from the f-body bbq/p and j dyno thing…luckily, it was less than a mile from my house, so i was able to limp it home on the side streets. i checked the fluid when i got home (just for shits and giggles) and it was very very dark brown color. i knew this was coming, and quite honestly, it doesnt really piss me off…too much. i knew the truck was beat to shit when the motor blew, so i figured after that happened, the transmission would be far behind (because we all kno that Chrysler makes the BEST transmissions EVER /sarcasim).

now, occasioanlly, theres a good side ot every abd story (or something like that) and after doing a lot of searching, forum posting, and e-mailing, i finally found a bplace that builds a ‘built’ 46re tranny that is supposed to be good for up to 400 hp and 550 tq. it comes with a converter, but im prob gonna just get a B&M Holseshot one and that way i’ll be all set and shouldnt have to worry about it again. and the best part is, its somewhat affordable. they want like $1600 shipped, which i dont think it too bad. putting it in myself is gonna be a bitch, but i got all winter to do it i guess.

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If you need help installing it let me know. It really is pretty simple in those trucks!

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are you going to mod the engine to match the beefier trans?

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its gonna be a coupple years down the road, but yes. i dont think im gonna hit much more than mid-high 300s in the HP category, but at least i kno i’ll have something thats ready to take it. right now, everything that i buy or have to replace is getting replaced with stuff thats going to prepare me for whats to come.

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and yes! i will take u up on that. i will have a headed garage with a lot of room to work in this winter, so it shouldnt be too bad.

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there are SC kits for you truck, you should go that route :slight_smile: everyone likes boost.

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:snky: :snky:

and just for the hell of it, i had an extra filter and enough fluid laying around to do a flush/refill, which i did and its fine now. im hoping it will be good enough so i can drive the ~6 mile round trip to school and work at least a coupple days this week. figure if im gonna buy a whole enw tranny anywa, what harm can i do by going to town and absolutely annilaiting (sp?) this one?

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Mike (TPGSR) Knows his shit. Id take him up on the offer.