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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Hey Rodney!! You've been my ONLY choice to send mine and my customer's broken tranny's to for years now. Not one tranny failure yet and I have some of my clients beating the hell out of their C5s at the track/strip. My own C5 and Dodge Viper are pushing >800hp on a daily basis, not a gliche from the slushbox!! I look forward to doing business with you in the future, as always!!

Hey, how is your new project coming?!?! Have you talked about it here or on any other forum??

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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Thanks guys for all the kind words. I know it is cold and snowy alot of places around the country but somebody needs to break some parts. I'm not wishing any bad luck on anyone but we could sure use some more work right now. I know this line of work is a little seasonal and in the warm months it is as equally as crazy the other way. I like it when we are backed up at least 10 transmissions and all of the lifts are full but right now thats not the case. Anyone looking to get work done on thier vette we can get you in on Monday. This is not a cry out for work but just stating it might be a good opertunity for someone right now because come mid to late March should be "covered up" Who knows we might even offer a few specials.
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Rodney I was wondering if we had a Z06 that wanted a A4 and I wanted the 6 spd swapped to my a4 car , swapping parts how much would the swap coast + new clutch & other parts needed ..... ball park figures are fine . compared to a new level 5 a4 would it be close minus the clutch & other incidentals
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyvettes
Rodney I was wondering if we had a Z06 that wanted a A4 and I wanted the 6 spd swapped to my a4 car , swapping parts how much would the swap coast + new clutch & other parts needed ..... ball park figures are fine . compared to a new level 5 a4 would it be close minus the clutch & other incidentals
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rodney@rpmtransmissions
Thanks guys for all the kind words. I know it is cold and snowy alot of places around the country but somebody needs to break some parts. I'm not wishing any bad luck on anyone but we could sure use some more work right now. I know this line of work is a little seasonal and in the warm months it is as equally as crazy the other way. I like it when we are backed up at least 10 transmissions and all of the lifts are full but right now thats not the case. Anyone looking to get work done on thier vette we can get you in on Monday. This is not a cry out for work but just stating it might be a good opertunity for someone right now because come mid to late March should be "covered up" Who knows we might even offer a few specials.
Rodney,

Do you have a package that will transform my very notchy transmission into a smoother operating one? Can the work be done while I wait? I am driving through Indiana on I70 later this week so let me know as soon as you can.

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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by toxdoc
Well, I've only been a 'vette owner for a few months, but from Rodney's great reputation on this board I have had a secret wish for my stock A4 to take a dive so I can get one of his. I guess he must be doing something right.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Congrats on the move. Going to be doing A4 to M6 conversions? If so, email price with A4 parts trade please.

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He did mine and I couldn't be happier with the work, performance and customer service. I had the Z06 transmission put in to replace my A4. Top notch forum vendor and great group of guys at rpm.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by roushraven
Rodney,

Do you have a package that will transform my very notchy transmission into a smoother operating one? Can the work be done while I wait? I am driving through Indiana on I70 later this week so let me know as soon as you can.

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Give us a call and we can work up something for you. We could exchange your transmission for one of our prebuilt units is just a few short hours.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rodney@rpmtransmissions
Give us a call and we can work up something for you. We could exchange your transmission for one of our prebuilt units is just a few short hours.
I just called but got your VM so I left a message. Hopefully we can work something out.

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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Im happy with my trans (over 12k miles so far in the last year and the stock one went after 5k blown miles) and getting my clutch installed there in 2 weeks!
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Glad to be a dealer for your guys stuff as well. Rodney, check your PM's too!
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rodney@rpmtransmissions
Thanks guys for all the kind words. I know it is cold and snowy alot of places around the country but somebody needs to break some parts. I'm not wishing any bad luck on anyone but we could sure use some more work right now. I know this line of work is a little seasonal and in the warm months it is as equally as crazy the other way. I like it when we are backed up at least 10 transmissions and all of the lifts are full but right now thats not the case. Anyone looking to get work done on thier vette we can get you in on Monday. This is not a cry out for work but just stating it might be a good opertunity for someone right now because come mid to late March should be "covered up" Who knows we might even offer a few specials.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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My trans is working great I drive it everyday. I cant wait to get back from school and make a rip down the 1320
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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Rodney, w/ my upcoming upgrade to an A4 Level 4 tranny,converter, hardened output shafts, currently at 490 rwhp, do I need to do the DTE brace? Possibly in the future, I might change my blower pulley and try to get to about 550-580 rwhp at the most.

Lastly, what stall Vig converter would u go with? I've been hearing 2800-3200 from others, realizing that the actual stall on a Vig is typically 200 higher than the stated #. I do mainly street driving, but like to hit the track for 1/4 mi runs w/ Drag radials on occasion too.
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C'mon, put that tranny down for a minute and answer this one

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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C'mon, put that tranny down for a minute and answer this one

Alright Alright The DTE diff brace is a good piece of insurance. I can honestly say the the majority of failures that would have been saved by the brace was a maunal transmission car.
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Thanks Rodney, much appreciated! What's your opinion on the converter choice?
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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Thanks Rodney, much appreciated! What's your opinion on the converter choice?
Last question Rodney, I promise!

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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I am gonna be there this spring to get one of those killer 4L60E put in..
Can't wait...
I will probably come up with Mr Mity Mike to check things out as well. I have spoke with you guys on the phone and will definatly be making my tranny and rear-end purchase from you !!!
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