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Old Jul 5, 2021 | 05:11 PM
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I have a 97 p1sc1 procharged c5, the transmission case cracked when installing a new converter. When I purchased the car I was told it has an RPM transmission (no paperwork) the car began to slip when in boost and i went to replace the converter as the old one was having issues. When doing so the case on the transmission cracked, now I’m stuck between repair or replace. Any tips on a transmission that can handle 750whp?
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Call RPM transmissions. Have them build you a transmission.

You probably should have a shop install your stuff, because based on that crack, you don’t know what you’re doing...

Just sayin’
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by C5 Pete
Call RPM transmissions. Have them build you a transmission.

You probably should have a shop install your stuff, because based on that crack, you don’t know what you’re doing...

Just sayin’
Sorry
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It looks like you just have to replace the converter housing. That piece can be changed. Found one on Ebay
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...ANVhDVGy041P46
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 07:39 PM
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Just noticed it's slipping also. Also you probably messed up the pump. I don't think the converter was seated correctly and forcing the trans caused the crack. Agree with above on calling RPM and have a professional install.

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Originally Posted by C5 Pete
Call RPM transmissions. Have them build you a transmission.

You probably should have a shop install your stuff, because based on that crack, you don’t know what you’re doing...

Just sayin’

it was a stupid mistake on my part, not my first time wrenching. Anybody that has done any type of work on their own vehicle I’m sure has made a mistake atleast once. Thanks for your input though👍🏼
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Yeh, that was kind of a snarky jab. Sorry ‘bout that.

I have certainly made my fair share of mistakes.

best of success getting it back together.
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soooo.... what's the hot ticket for he 4l65e now??? I know RPM does a good job but are there others out there that have come up with better stuff>?>

I'm looking to plant about 1000 and even the stout stuff seems to fail on the dragstrip at that level

I'll likely back down the power as the uber strong stuff is typically out of the budget like a 480 swap

not looking to go glide either, but I would like to put down as much as I can muster with some decent reliability
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Originally Posted by 3HONKS_procharged
it was a stupid mistake on my part, not my first time wrenching. Anybody that has done any type of work on their own vehicle I’m sure has made a mistake atleast once. Thanks for your input though👍🏼
did you use the bolts to close gap?
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Originally Posted by 3HONKS_procharged
it was a stupid mistake on my part, not my first time wrenching. Anybody that has done any type of work on their own vehicle I’m sure has made a mistake atleast once. Thanks for your input though👍🏼
We all make mistakes, especially me, LOL. Just curious, how much boost are you running to get over 700 horsepower at the rear wheel? My C5 with Procharger P1 SC1 only makes 517 horsepower at the rear wheel on 7 lbs. of boost.
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We all make mistakes, especially me, LOL. Just curious, how much boost are you running to get over 700 horsepower at the rear wheel? My C5 with Procharger P1 SC1 only makes 517 horsepower at the rear wheel on 7 lbs. of boost.

I'm getting 677 to the tire and 640 torq but it's a big 416 ls3 head lsa engine

I think I'm at 14 psi on a good flowing head (wcch ported) Still have the stock ls3 intake and c5 intercooler

I have a d1sc and bigger c6 intercooler waiting to bolt on with the 6 rib drive

gotta get my ZR-1 back first and then it's back to the dyno for some tuning

using 127 bosch fic injectors this time and an e85 tune. I herard the 04 ecm can do flex fuel, but I think I'll stay e85 and let it eat.
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I went with a performabuilt stage 3 transmission on my 05 C6 4l65 transmission and I would say if I have to do it all over again I would go with them. Converter wise I went with circle D my last dyno was at 655whp@12psi however we changed pulleys and retune on the street and all I can say the transmission doesn't skip a beat. Definitely recommend them.
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I have a spare 4l60 and I thought about building a lvl 10 with them as it looks very strong

not too many folks can get the 4l60 to hold on drag strip dutry for long but it should work great on the street

also looking to go paddle or a nice shifter at a min to take advantage

I have a 4l80 but can't afford to install that bad boy or it would get the nod
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Originally Posted by 3HONKS_procharged
it was a stupid mistake on my part, not my first time wrenching. Anybody that has done any type of work on their own vehicle I’m sure has made a mistake atleast once. Thanks for your input though👍🏼
Once or twice!!! I was pass that working on my first car back in the early 80' Lose count after that.
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I have a full glide swap kit for sale as well as a full fuel system that was only at 45% injector duty cycle at 1115/1035.
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