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RPM Transmissions
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Fredericksburg VA
RPM Transmissions
I posted a few days ago regarding a transmission issue, and thanks to those who chimed in. I figured I would report back as to my status. I ended up taking my 01 C5 automatic back to the dealer. After some going around in circles they finally agrred that there was a problem. To make a long story short they want to replace the trans, which is great exept for the fact that the extended warranty co. wants to do a refurbished/rebuilt trans. which is not something I really like the idea of.
Here the situation I am thinking about though.....the warranty repair is covered up to about $2,600 My thought is after looking at some reviews here and pricing I found I can get a RPM level VI trans for $2,000. I feel the best choice is obvious, but would like to get feedback from members here. Here is my estimated cost breakdowns.
Refurbished/rebuilt
$200 deductable
$175 new fluids
Total cost to me = $375-$400
RPM
+2,600 for repair paid to me
-$2000 for trans
-$175 fluids
-Chevy install costs $800 ???????
-Shipping???????? (anyone have any ideas to Virginia)
Etimated total: $375-$400 + shipping costs
I assume the RPM trans that everyone uses in the one located in Indiana? Interesting once I did the math.......crap VS quality for almost the same price.
Here the situation I am thinking about though.....the warranty repair is covered up to about $2,600 My thought is after looking at some reviews here and pricing I found I can get a RPM level VI trans for $2,000. I feel the best choice is obvious, but would like to get feedback from members here. Here is my estimated cost breakdowns.
Refurbished/rebuilt
$200 deductable
$175 new fluids
Total cost to me = $375-$400
RPM
+2,600 for repair paid to me
-$2000 for trans
-$175 fluids
-Chevy install costs $800 ???????
-Shipping???????? (anyone have any ideas to Virginia)
Etimated total: $375-$400 + shipping costs
I assume the RPM trans that everyone uses in the one located in Indiana? Interesting once I did the math.......crap VS quality for almost the same price.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 320
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From: Jeffersonville IN
I highly recommend RPM.
If you can get the car there, it may be worth the trip. I had a unique problem on mine where it wouldn't go into 6th gear and as a result they were able to pull my transmission out rebuild it with all of thier normal upgrades for MUCH cheaper than I could have bought a stage IV and done it myself.
they let me hang around in the garage and look over thier shoulders and I can say I was VERY impressed with the knowledge and quality of work.
I needed 5th and 6th gears, all new synchros, all thier normal upgrades (hardened fork on one of them and a steel insert in the other) and the bronze fork pads which brought it up to a stage IV plus the bronze pads. I was out of there spending $1500, and they put my clutch in, and changed my diff fluid. I supplied the clutch parts.
The car has never shifted better, no regrets at all
Call rodney
If you can get the car there, it may be worth the trip. I had a unique problem on mine where it wouldn't go into 6th gear and as a result they were able to pull my transmission out rebuild it with all of thier normal upgrades for MUCH cheaper than I could have bought a stage IV and done it myself.
they let me hang around in the garage and look over thier shoulders and I can say I was VERY impressed with the knowledge and quality of work.
I needed 5th and 6th gears, all new synchros, all thier normal upgrades (hardened fork on one of them and a steel insert in the other) and the bronze fork pads which brought it up to a stage IV plus the bronze pads. I was out of there spending $1500, and they put my clutch in, and changed my diff fluid. I supplied the clutch parts.
The car has never shifted better, no regrets at all
Call rodney
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 36
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From: Fredericksburg VA
No road trip, the trans is in bad shape according to the dealer, I live in VA so a 800+ mile road trip to Indiana is out of the question. From what other memebers have said about these transmissions I feel I can trust them to ship a quality unit and it work the first time. I did give them a call a few minutes ago and shipping is only 175 and they pay the shipping back on the core, price wise I see only one option as far as quality. The only thing I would need is a new Tq convertor. The dealer install cost shouldn't be to bad as RPM said the trans is already assembled and ready to bolt in, just add fluid and go.
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Just wanted to give another update. I finally got my car back today and here is what I eneded up with. I ended up having to go with a factory unit total replacement with a 3 yr 100,000 mile warranty. I really wanted an RPM replacement, but was unable to to do so due to the warranty co. I eneded up paying $200 total so it was not to bad of a deal. Thanks to all the forum members that chimed in.
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a very good solution replacement
Le Mans Master
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
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Just wanted to give another update. I finally got my car back today and here is what I eneded up with. I ended up having to go with a factory unit total replacement with a 3 yr 100,000 mile warranty. I really wanted an RPM replacement, but was unable to to do so due to the warranty co. I eneded up paying $200 total so it was not to bad of a deal. Thanks to all the forum members that chimed in.
