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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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My transmission went out saturaday when I was playing with the NOS I Knew it was just a matter of time, I Have 3600 converter with 3:42 pulling close to 400RWHP on motor 550 on the bottle but I might spray more in the future what kind of transmission are you guys using I'm looking for a transmission that can hold over 700 H.P
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 02:45 AM
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Look up for forum member Crashed 94 (Rodney). He is the man when it comes to Transmissions
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I will thanks, Knowme.
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I have had the FLP level IV trannry for 3 years and 420RWHP at the beginning and 490 now.

https://www.flp2win.com/store/produc...b81e9419fc0395
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Thanks JTE
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I ran an FLP-IV tranny for two years...600 HP & 650 TQ...ran great! Just upgraded to Level-V.
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i would go with a rossler if i ever had to do it. its big bucks, but they seem to hold up well.
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Thanks,sully C5 & EVIL_C5
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