Picking a new tranny.
#16
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If you mean a bit more expensive.... yes.
With more replacement/billit parts, that would not be unreasonable. Everyone may not need what (I believe) is a stronger rebuild.
RJ
With more replacement/billit parts, that would not be unreasonable. Everyone may not need what (I believe) is a stronger rebuild.
RJ
#17
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Full billet build with a lifetime converter from Goerend is $2000 less than DTT.
Remember, they use the same parts!!
I just got done pricing them all.
Goerend
HTS
DTT
Suncoast
Ats
Goerend and HTS came in about the same, everyone else was not even close.
Remember, they use the same parts!!
I just got done pricing them all.
Goerend
HTS
DTT
Suncoast
Ats
Goerend and HTS came in about the same, everyone else was not even close.
#18
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Sorry but I don't believe that is always true.
I was told by experienced builder that has worked on both.... that other rebuilds with same upgraded/replaced parts as a DTT, would be within $200.00+/- of DTT's price.
This statement sounded believable and more importantly... logical, since the labor involved is pretty much identical.
But the price difference between Goerand, HTS and DTT, in my part of the country is nowhere near $2,000.
And,I do believe, for towing and moderate playing hard... any of these three are quality built trannys.
RJ
I was told by experienced builder that has worked on both.... that other rebuilds with same upgraded/replaced parts as a DTT, would be within $200.00+/- of DTT's price.
This statement sounded believable and more importantly... logical, since the labor involved is pretty much identical.
But the price difference between Goerand, HTS and DTT, in my part of the country is nowhere near $2,000.
And,I do believe, for towing and moderate playing hard... any of these three are quality built trannys.
RJ
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My transmission is getting tired and old and I need a new one. My problem is I have no clue how built of a transmission I need to get or if i even need a built one. I don't drag race, don't sled pull, and don't pull anything over a 25ft gooseneck or a stock trailer. I do drive mainly city and I plan on keeping my truck a long time. My mods are listed in my signature and I have no plans on more upgrades, at most a new turbo or a different tuner. Any help on this would be appreciated. opinions facts stories I just need advice. I am in the Oklahoma city area if that makes a difference. Thanks
I think you should get a built tranny regardless of the HP you are shooting for; they put the power you have to the ground so much more efficiently it's almost scary. Which builder you choose is up to you really, they are all good if you stick to the ones mentioned above who specialize in our trucks.
Good luck.
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My vote is Goerend. Us MD guys have put in quite a few of these different trans and the Goerend is the only one we've never had an issue with. Quality and customer service is totally worth it. I love mine.
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I am amazed at the response I got from this post. Thanks to all. I still haven't decided, I got about a month before I get back in country. I was hoping for a cut and dry "this ones the best" but its not that easy. How much is a built tranny running? Depending on what billet you get. Also I thought ATS would be mentioned more with their 500k 5 year warranty.... am I missing something about them. I am looking for opinions and not trying to start a flame war.
Thanks again for all the help and opinions on this.
Thanks again for all the help and opinions on this.
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^^ I've also heard that their trannies are hit and miss. Might last you the full life time, or 5000 Miles before the internals fail. JMO, but that is what set me away from them...I don't want to be on the road and have the truck/tranny quit and leave me stranded, then have to worry about the hassle to get it fixed.
#25
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When I did mine in 03... there were only two well known choices and no one that had many miles of use to verify manufacturers claims!
One of those two (the one you ask about) has not had great success... luckily, I chose correctly.
You were very clear about your uses and HP level in your original post!
Only other option is to go full blown rebuild and compare builders and prices! Not mentioned yet but having a builder in your area is a big plus.
Full rebuild is not a bad choice. Allows you to take your truck wherever you want, in the future, while ignoring tranny issues for next 200-250,000 miles.
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