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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 03:20 AM
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Took the A4 to the dealer for a warranty repair on a tranny leak. One of the techs used to work at the shop that did the H/C swap, so they know its been moded. Anyway, assuming they won't replace the tranny, I've been hearing lots of props for RPM Transmissions. FLP used to be the way to go for a performance swap. What do you guys think? Best,

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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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You can't go wrong with Rodney at RPM transmissions. He builds a great tranny at a fair price and he is a great guy to deal with.
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You can't go wrong with Rodney at RPM transmissions. He builds a great tranny at a fair price and he is a great guy to deal with.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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I had mine done by Rodney. He is the best!
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I've been hearing lots of props for RPM Transmissions. FLP used to be the way to go for a performance swap. What do you guys think?
I've also heard lots of good things about RPM and Rodney, and they are a supporting vendor now.

Chuck from FLP spun off the transmission business into a seperate entity - Finish Line Transmissions (FLT). I have one of the first FLT L4's in my car. It's reliable and predictable, and Chuck is reachable for questions or support - can't ask for anything more!

I don't think you can go wrong either way.

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I have an A4 from RPM and its awsome
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Just Had Rpm Tranny Installed 2 Days Ago.. The Trans Is Great !! The Service Is Great Also !! No More Worries With My Tranny .. Just My Converter Lockup Situation
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Rodney here too..
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Originally Posted by Mitch C
You can't go wrong with Rodney at RPM transmissions. He builds a great tranny at a fair price and he is a great guy to deal with.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Thanks guys................it's pretty much a no brainer at this point! Best,

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Ive delt with RPM for other reasons, but I will be ordering a trans from them within the next month.
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The leak is probably a seal, do you have any other issues with the tranny???
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The leak is probably a seal, do you have any other issues with the tranny???
Yeah, Al

They said they found some grindings in the fluid...........
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