Best is some substandard 3000 stall
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Melting Slicks
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I hate to do this, but in fair warning to another potentiel dissatisfied customer, I must.
I purchased a 700r4 level 3 from them rated at 600 hp/ 600 lbs with them fully aware of my power levels. I sent them links to my website, talked to them and was assured it would hold. I installed per the instructions, called in to confirm pressure readings, and drove it for exactly five days with ginger throttle to insure no leaks, overheating, or shift issues.
Then I flogged a 6500 rpm 2/3 shift on the way home and heard a horrific crunch. Long story short they found a loop hole in the warranty, and refused to honor it. I ran an external tranny cooler instead of going through the radiator. A local trans shop confirmed there was ample cooling, and the cause of failure was not heat related.
I now run a full manual th400 with a 3000 stall and have no fear of ripping 7000 rpm shifts with it.
Nuff said.
I purchased a 700r4 level 3 from them rated at 600 hp/ 600 lbs with them fully aware of my power levels. I sent them links to my website, talked to them and was assured it would hold. I installed per the instructions, called in to confirm pressure readings, and drove it for exactly five days with ginger throttle to insure no leaks, overheating, or shift issues.
Then I flogged a 6500 rpm 2/3 shift on the way home and heard a horrific crunch. Long story short they found a loop hole in the warranty, and refused to honor it. I ran an external tranny cooler instead of going through the radiator. A local trans shop confirmed there was ample cooling, and the cause of failure was not heat related.
I now run a full manual th400 with a 3000 stall and have no fear of ripping 7000 rpm shifts with it.
Nuff said.
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I used the 3 plate 9.5 3500 stall for many years from Art Carr, but these are similar and about $300 cheaper
How are you getting 550 hp?
I used the 3 plate 9.5 3500 stall for many years from Art Carr, but these are similar and about $300 cheaper
How are you getting 550 hp?
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Drifting
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From: You Can't Buy Cool, No Friggin' Way - Mississauga Ontario
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I used the 3 plate 9.5 3500 stall for many years from Art Carr, but these are similar and about $300 cheaper
How are you getting 550 hp?
I used the 3 plate 9.5 3500 stall for many years from Art Carr, but these are similar and about $300 cheaper
How are you getting 550 hp?
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I hate to do this, but in fair warning to another potentiel dissatisfied customer, I must.
I purchased a 700r4 level 3 from them rated at 600 hp/ 600 lbs with them fully aware of my power levels. I sent them links to my website, talked to them and was assured it would hold. I installed per the instructions, called in to confirm pressure readings, and drove it for exactly five days with ginger throttle to insure no leaks, overheating, or shift issues.
Then I flogged a 6500 rpm 2/3 shift on the way home and heard a horrific crunch. Long story short they found a loop hole in the warranty, and refused to honor it. I ran an external tranny cooler instead of going through the radiator. A local trans shop confirmed there was ample cooling, and the cause of failure was not heat related.
I now run a full manual th400 with a 3000 stall and have no fear of ripping 7000 rpm shifts with it.
Nuff said.
I purchased a 700r4 level 3 from them rated at 600 hp/ 600 lbs with them fully aware of my power levels. I sent them links to my website, talked to them and was assured it would hold. I installed per the instructions, called in to confirm pressure readings, and drove it for exactly five days with ginger throttle to insure no leaks, overheating, or shift issues.
Then I flogged a 6500 rpm 2/3 shift on the way home and heard a horrific crunch. Long story short they found a loop hole in the warranty, and refused to honor it. I ran an external tranny cooler instead of going through the radiator. A local trans shop confirmed there was ample cooling, and the cause of failure was not heat related.
I now run a full manual th400 with a 3000 stall and have no fear of ripping 7000 rpm shifts with it.
Nuff said.
They sell crap trannys.
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Drifting
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From: You Can't Buy Cool, No Friggin' Way - Mississauga Ontario
ok, then BTO is out. It sounds like the TV cable is just another thing I have to worry about, adjust and keep my eye on just to keep it alive.
Sheesh! I might as well just put a 3000 stall into my TH350C and drive it until it fails. I'm not sure anything beats the TH400 strength wise.
Crap, I might just go for a TKO-600. I'll change my mind 100 times over until it is time to purchase something.
Sheesh! I might as well just put a 3000 stall into my TH350C and drive it until it fails. I'm not sure anything beats the TH400 strength wise.
Crap, I might just go for a TKO-600. I'll change my mind 100 times over until it is time to purchase something.
Melting Slicks
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Find a quality 2004R builder for the GNs.....they have been putting modded rides with those HP numbers down the strips for a long time.
The torq numbers those turbo guys lay down are impressive.
The torq numbers those turbo guys lay down are impressive.
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From: Southaven MS
http://www.cpttransmission.com/
FYI: I have never had any experience, but you might want to research them.
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From: Union NJ
Artie who formerly worked at Dynotech builds some really nice 2004R on some really fast GN's is currently building my 2004R. This guy really knows his stuff. Its hard to find a reputable trans builder. I have seen this guys work. 
He is a member on this forum as NJVetteGuy.
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Racer
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If you want the best of the best, (in my opinion) contact Bowler Transmissions and talk to Mark Bowler (the owner) about what he might recommend. He helped me with my 4l80e trans behind my twin turbo big block.
