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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Here are a few pics of Rodney's latest Level XII Transmission.

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Any idea on how much HP it will handle?
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Looks like he 's on a roll again.
I NEED MORE hp
TO EVEN BEGIN TO TEST THAT
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I think it's over 700rwhp but I'm not sure.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Nice! Rodney makes some awesome tranny's. I have his tranny in my car and it works excellent.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sams96
I think it's over 700rwhp but I'm not sure.
Sweet! Thanks
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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I'm running this transmission in my Car putting 600 + to the ground.

My Dad is running the same one putting 800 =to the ground
Holding up perfect.
Rodney is the best when it comes to these transmissions.

Have A Great Day
Dave Dillon
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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how much do they cost$$??
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Originally Posted by byte_me
how much do they cost$$??
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ITS NOT THE COST of the transmission
Its the price for the peace of mind ,knowing you have the best part and builder .
Believe it !
John Sr.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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I need peace of mind since the motor sould make over 480 to the rear and I'll have a 200 shoot if thats not enough. Shooting for mid 10's on motor 9's on juice.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by blktie8
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ITS NOT THE COST of the transmission
Its the price for the peace of mind ,knowing you have the best part and builder .
Believe it !
John Sr.

unfortunately this builder won't take belief as a payment- or will he?
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Maybe as a "Down Payment"
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Does anyone have the link to Rodney and RPM transmissions? I can't say I've read much from him here.
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
Does anyone have the link to Rodney and RPM transmissions? I can't say I've read much from him here.
Not much advertising needed !

! Rodney
E-mail Address(es):
Rodney@rpmtransmissions.com
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Not much advertising needed !

! Rodney
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Rodney builds a strong trans , whether A4 or M6 . His customer service is excellent also .
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