FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here....
Le Mans Master
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Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (indypace78)
I personally do not have an FLP tranny, however, I know serveral people who do and they have been very happy with Chuck's work. I have been to their shop several times and have talked to Chuck and he would definately be the person I would choose to build my tranny. I think you will find many favorable responses here.
I had an Art Carr tranny in one of my other cars and it worked well, but that was a few years ago.
FLP IV is the choice of many f and y body guys who want the best. :cheers:
Nitrovette will find this thread and post I bet :D :D
[Modified by intel55, 3:22 PM 11/5/2002]
I had an Art Carr tranny in one of my other cars and it worked well, but that was a few years ago.
FLP IV is the choice of many f and y body guys who want the best. :cheers:
Nitrovette will find this thread and post I bet :D :D
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Drifting
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From: Rockford IL
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (indypace78)
Got one in my car, no problems! Call Chuck@FLP, very nice guy, he will take care of you! :yesnod:
http://www.flp2win.com
http://www.flp2win.com
Le Mans Master
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From: Coral Springs Florida
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (indypace78)
I don't have a FLP IV..heard great things though :yesnod: I elected to have my expert transmission tech rebuild my 4L60E with only the best parts for a bulletproof transmission..No problems.:D
Lot's of information on Hi performance transmission parts for the 4L60E transmission here..the Raptor! www.transmissioncenter.net It's worth a look before you lay dow 3 K for a new transmission...just my .02:D
Lot's of information on Hi performance transmission parts for the 4L60E transmission here..the Raptor! www.transmissioncenter.net It's worth a look before you lay dow 3 K for a new transmission...just my .02:D
Racer
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Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (vstella)
I think the FLP Level IV is the best tranny you can get. Its a world of difference b/w the FLP and the stock unit. The speed and the firmness of the shift is unbelievable. If you plan on adding alot of power, it is a definite must. My stock unit gave up after 7000 miles of heads and cam power. Give Chuck at FLP a call, he will answer any questions you have.
Melting Slicks
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Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (RunNE1)
I think the FLP Level IV is the best tranny you can get. Its a world of difference b/w the FLP and the stock unit. The speed and the firmness of the shift is unbelievable. If you plan on adding alot of power, it is a definite must. My stock unit gave up after 7000 miles of heads and cam power. Give Chuck at FLP a call, he will answer any questions you have.
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Drifting
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From: Chicago IL
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (415cid Goose)
I will let ya know in the spring when mine is installed!!! But NitroVette has one and I know he likes it along with everyone else I have seen up here with one.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cary Il
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (indypace78)
I have been running one for about two months and about 100 drag races with not one problem. You know you have something unique when you are running 13 lbs of tire pressure and your automatic tranny chirps your 11.50 X 16 Mickey Thompson ET Streets shifting into 2nd gear at WOT at the drag strip on sticky treated asphalt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!
JR :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!
JR :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Burning Brakes
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From: Cary Il
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (Buckmaster)
I live about one hour from FLP they did my tranny in-shop. I think the "shift kit is built in" to the rebuild along with super heavy duty clutches, bands, planetaries, shafts and other "secrets" created by Chuck!
JR :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Team Owner
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From: Elmhurst, IL (West Suburb of Chicago) & Home of MEGA Horsepower
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Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (90 droptop)
[QUOTE]I think the FLP Level IV is the best tranny you can get. Its a world of difference b/w the FLP and the stock unit. The speed and the firmness of the shift is unbelievable. If you plan on adding alot of power, it is a definite must. My stock unit gave up after 7000 miles of heads and cam power. Give Chuck at FLP a call, he will answer any questions you have.
THE FLP LEVEL IV TRANNY AND CHUCK JOHNSON ROCK BABY! :smash: Go for it, its your best OPTION!
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THE FLP LEVEL IV TRANNY AND CHUCK JOHNSON ROCK BABY! :smash: Go for it, its your best OPTION!
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Safety Car
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From: Austria
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (Buckmaster)
How does FLP work the core issue? Will FLP send a tranny before receiving the core tranny?
Also, is a shift kit needed? Does it come with one?
Also, is a shift kit needed? Does it come with one?
I like my tranny very much and it takes a lot of NOS!!
Michael
Burning Brakes
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From: Denver CO
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (Buckmaster)
Chuck will send you a tranny and you can return your core after installation; he will even trust you and not charge a core fee.
I love mine. I have every confidence that it will stand up to my new found HP. :D
I love mine. I have every confidence that it will stand up to my new found HP. :D
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (Buckmaster)
Keith:
I have spoken to Chuck last week, when I "thought" I may be having tranny problems..
He builds in the TRANSGO kit. 2 spacers.
I think my issues were from TC kicking in slightly (even thought the TC/AH was OFF), when I used a set of drag radials that weren't balanced properly, and they started to shimmy & shake down the track... It held me in gear we believe, and since I didn't get up to the proper rpm's, my tranny didn't shift...
So I won't need the FLP Level IV yet, but if I have any other problems, I may go for it.
I have spoken to Chuck last week, when I "thought" I may be having tranny problems..
He builds in the TRANSGO kit. 2 spacers.
I think my issues were from TC kicking in slightly (even thought the TC/AH was OFF), when I used a set of drag radials that weren't balanced properly, and they started to shimmy & shake down the track... It held me in gear we believe, and since I didn't get up to the proper rpm's, my tranny didn't shift...
So I won't need the FLP Level IV yet, but if I have any other problems, I may go for it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Denver CO
Re: FLP Stage IV users... Chime in here.... (indypace78)
Shifts at WOT are beyond tight/crisp, they are rock solid hard and fast. Yet under normal driving conditions (then again WOT may be normal :D ) it shifts like the stock tranny. This is the best of both worlds.
