Hey there guys, I'm going to be saving up for a nice built up 48RE here in the future. After reading many threads I think I've narrowed my choices down to HTS and Goerend Bros.

Any experiences, good/bad for either?

I noticed on the HTS website that for their warranty to apply you must have a state certified mechanic install the tranny. (boooooo ) And Goerend has a longer warranty at 3yr/100,000 mile.

I noticed that the HTS is less expensive but doesn't include a TC off the getgo like Goerend.

Thoughts, suggestions, experiences?

Thanks guys!

 

Dave Goerend for me all the way. His warranty simply cannot be beat by anyone. I do have a buddy that has a HTS full billet and it does work real well, and he beats it pretty hard also. I just really like Dave's stuff. And he sure is a super guy that goes way out of his way to get you fixed up. I will be a customer of his for life. And I send everyone I know there.

 

From all of the people I've talked in my area Dave Goerend is the only place to go to for transmissions.

 

YEP!!!

 

I have to say HTS! Just for the fact i have one. And you cant beat Dusty warranty! He stands behind his work!


HTS

 

I dont have any experience with HTS trannies, but I do know that quite a few people (myself included) have had 2-3 shift issues (flaring) with Goerend trannies.

 

Can you explain more and what "flaring" means?

 

I have read about this story from all of the major tranny builders. Does it mean anything??????????

 

On the 2-3 shift the rpms raise a few hundred before the tranny catches. It only happens under light throttle. Pretty aggravating. Next time I'm in Daves neck of the woods I'm going to see if anything can be done about it.

 

Mine does that as well, its really aggravating when the Triple Dog has "low end" power turned on, pretty jerky. Have you asked Goerend what the purpose of this setup is? You would think there is a reason for it.

 

He sent me a new spring and a tool to install it, but I didnt like the way the tranny acted after I stuck it in so I put the old one back.

 

It is a hit & miss problem. It's not like that on purpose, ropnjessi. I believe the Goerend is 150K/ 3 years on the tranny, not 100K, but the TC is lifetime. Dave will be the way I go when the time comes.

 

Thanks for the info, just want to point out that the tranny is great, and in my case with the "low power" turned off things aren't as harsh when shifting, but you can tell its there.....

 

I spoke with Dave on Friday. I asked about the 2-3 flaring issue.
Turns out it's not so much an issue as it is a mismatch of engine
power and transmission line pressure.

Apparently what happens is that when shifting from 2 to 3, the
way the transmission does this is by releasing a drum and engaging
a shaft. The transmission intentionally makes sure to release the drum
before engaging the shaft. Apparently if they were both to engage at
the same time, you would end up with a torn input shaft (billet or not).

So what's basically happening is that the line pressure (which is directly
related to the speed at which the tranny shifts) is not in sync with the
amount of power you're pushing. Up the tranny pressure and you'll reduce
that shift time, nearly eliminating that problem.

I could be lacking in my ability to relay the idea that Dave was explaining
to me, so don't expect my explanation to be 100% correct. But it
should give you sort of an idea why it happens.

 

The DTT shift enhanser will fix the problem. Have Dave program it with your pressure, and you will not have the flare or cutloose any more.