RPM A4 longevity?
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Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: London(UK)/Troyes(France)
RPM A4 longevity?
Hi guys,
I have had a RPM tranny stage 5 for close to 2 years on my car and that's with a blower at 8-9 PSI. I have driven somewhere around 10000 miles on that tranny! It has been some extremely hard driving averaging 10 mpg at most. This tranny has never shown any weakness signs! It's been holding up great. I have always been watching the temps ad kept them under 200 degrees and I have a tranny cooler installed up front with screen through which it gets fresh air
How long do you think a RPM level 5 tranny can last on street tires? The car is driven on the street only (street tires only, Michelin Pilot sports)
I know it depends on many many factor. But I will be installing a forged 408 very soon (2 weeks) with a custom fuel system. Charlie at RPM sees 650 RWHP in my future. How long do I have left with the RPM tranny at this power level?
Maybe RODNEY could chime in or PM me with what he has seen from others running his trannies with higher mileage?
That question answered, I will start preparing my future mods budget!
Thanks again guys and RPM, your tranny is just awesome!!!! And you customer service second to none!!! You have a customer for LIFE! I hope you'll be around for a long time or I give up my Corvette hobby (I am pretty serious there
) 
I have had a RPM tranny stage 5 for close to 2 years on my car and that's with a blower at 8-9 PSI. I have driven somewhere around 10000 miles on that tranny! It has been some extremely hard driving averaging 10 mpg at most. This tranny has never shown any weakness signs! It's been holding up great. I have always been watching the temps ad kept them under 200 degrees and I have a tranny cooler installed up front with screen through which it gets fresh air
How long do you think a RPM level 5 tranny can last on street tires? The car is driven on the street only (street tires only, Michelin Pilot sports)
I know it depends on many many factor. But I will be installing a forged 408 very soon (2 weeks) with a custom fuel system. Charlie at RPM sees 650 RWHP in my future. How long do I have left with the RPM tranny at this power level?
Maybe RODNEY could chime in or PM me with what he has seen from others running his trannies with higher mileage?
That question answered, I will start preparing my future mods budget!
Thanks again guys and RPM, your tranny is just awesome!!!! And you customer service second to none!!! You have a customer for LIFE! I hope you'll be around for a long time or I give up my Corvette hobby (I am pretty serious there
)
Dig
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Port Saint Lucie FLORIDA & HONDURAS
My RPM trans is still going strong !! I've used a 5000 stall converter w/ it for about 1 1/2 years. I've run over 150 bottles of nitrous ( 225 shot ) and no problem w/ the RPM trans. Hopefully, it will keep going strong w/ my new 275 shot..........
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: London(UK)/Troyes(France)
Good luck to you and that big shot, 275 has to be impressive
Anyone else?
Instructor
Joined: May 2002
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From: Fort Washington MD
RPM Trans
I have at least 50K on my trans. About a month ago I also had RPM put a 3:90 rear in for me. Great guys excellent service and they even offered to take me to lunch. You can't ask for more.
Nothing but GOOD ever said on here regarding RPM
