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I have LS swapped my 68 and supercharged it. Im currently pushing about 715hp and need a new transmission because my last one was only rated for 500 and I broke it.
So I've been using TCI for most of my builds and have been fairly happy only a few minor hitches with them.
My thing now is I wan't to seriously customize this transmission and Monster Transmission & Performance is looking like my best option. Being that many unpaid celebrities use them, the military has used them, and they offer the most options i've seen so far.
They also have many tech videos on YouTube that i've actually watched not realizing its them. So I'm probably going to go with them.
Now yes I've read the Mixed reviews (there were more good than bad thankfully) and as a business owner myself I know how reviews go. I'm actually surprised that they have so many good ones as usually you only get reviews from unhappy people. For the most part a lot that i read were mostly installer error; stacking the pump or not flushing their cooling lines seemed like the two biggest possibilities. Anytime it was actually their fault they owned up to it and took care of it which I respect.
I was wondering if anyone has used them before for this type of setup and how it went for them? Thank you guys!
What transmission are you looking at/using now? What are your goals/uses with the car? Are you a Turbo 350, Turbo 400, Muncie, 700R4, T56, etc. If you are looking for LS related stuff I would suggest RPM transmissions. They are the one of the best used in the LS world. My Z06 has parts from them in the M12 it has.
I was considering Monster for a bit however I did not like there warranty or return policy. I decided on using bowtie overdrive as it was only about an hour north of me with a good warranty.
After reading about issues people have had and things they have done like running a fake review site to deflect from the bad "press" I wouldn't deal with them.
If looking for a 4l80, check out Jake's Performance. Rated to 1500hp+ and stand behind their stuff.
Over 700HP I'd be looking at a 4L80e before bothering with a 4L60e. Way more likely to survive long term and it would handle any future power additions you made better.
Look at SST, Silver Sport Transmission, they sell autos and manuals, and have an excellent following on this and most other forums. I've never read a single post or review from an unhappy customer.
I've been concerned with the hp/tq my motor will produce after my build so I'm swapping to either a TKO600 or T56 six speed.
By the time I invest in a good od trans and torque converter, I'm looking at close to the same cost of swapping out my TH400 for the manual.
I've run a Monster 700r4 behind a 383 for 3 years with zero trans problems. I did replace a leaking converter but it was from Summit. My Bowtie 700r4 crapped out after 1st year.
My experience with them this week. 700r4 Hard debris in the tall housing. Back of the trans where the tall housing bolts on More debris on the pan next to the magnet. I mean where the magnet is supposed to be.
It took two and a half days before they would return a phone call and then proceeded to say that much debris is normal for break in on a performance transmission. Either it failed on the dyno test or they didn't clean it out before assembly. First experience with them will be the last. It got put back in the crate and sent back.
I was considering Monster for a bit however I did not like there warranty or return policy. I decided on using bowtie overdrive as it was only about an hour north of me with a good warranty.
Not sure what warranties you were reading as bowtie only has a 1 year unlimited mile and Monster has a 3yr unlimited mile?
Also I just read warranties and bowtie you have to take back to the facility and Monster has a network of shops that can repair it for you.
Sounds like you're just trying to plug bowtie...no thank you.
After reading about issues people have had and things they have done like running a fake review site to deflect from the bad "press" I wouldn't deal with them.
I wasn't able to find the site in google, could you send me the link?
Shop carefully. My parts manager just got off the phone with them about the one we have here. He said that the metal in the transmission is normal and refused to give us a refund, full or partial. With that kind of customer service I would not recomend them to anyone. Good luck either way.
Nick
Not sure what warranties you were reading as bowtie only has a 1 year unlimited mile and Monster has a 3yr unlimited mile?
Also I just read warranties and bowtie you have to take back to the facility and Monster has a network of shops that can repair it for you.
Sounds like you're just trying to plug bowtie...no thank you.
Plug bowtie? Seriously? U mean give my opinion of the company a dealt with for no reason then to try to help someone else..
I was not about to spend all the money to send it back to monster in Fl. As i have said in other posts i live near bowtie.. I had a very good experience with them, they inspected the transmission I installed and have been prompt with any phone calls or emails I sent them. When i was discussing buying a transmission from monster it would be days before they replied and when I discussed warranty with them they kept telling me oh dont worry we will take care of you if you need anything. On the link below there is a huge list of things not covered and fees associated with returning. No thank you.
There are hundreds of formal complaints being processed against Monster that you can see on official records, not only forums
A " plug" is often by someone associated with a company or someone offering a biased response in order to sway someones opinion/action. What i offered is my opinion based on what I was looking for in a warranty and a company.
05-22-2018, 04:37 PM
Monster Transmission & Performance?
Most of the folks over on tech like RPM. A few years back FLP was a big deal as well, but I have seen some of their stuff fail as well.