Opinions on which trans please

[Shibby50]

Ok so as Mark previously found out, our stock transmissions do not like the newfound power lol. At the track it was nothing but problems. It eventually turned into me only being able to shift if I let off between gears. If I'm WOT it just bounces off the rev-limiter on the 1-2 and 2-3 shift.

So I've had some money set aside knowing this would happen and I have 2 trans's that have caught my interest.
I have no interest in taking mine out and having it re-built. I just want to buy one that is done and have it over with.
A new stall is also in the works with it.

Here are the 2 I'm debating on

This one has a manual valve body and trans-brake. For less, but no warranty.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0466260816&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

This one has a 3 year warranty but no trans-brake or manual valve body.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEVE...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


I like the idea of having a manual valve body and not having to worry about tuning my shift points and just doing it myself. But on the other hand a warranty'd trans is a big plus.

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[Runtz52]

u sell that banshee yet?

 

[Shibby50]

Guy stopped by today and road it, said he's goin to the bank tomorrow.

 

[Runtz52]

giggity, u should put slicks on the banshee and race that, it might get out of the 13's

 

[mr.gto]

giggity, u should put slicks on the banshee and race that, it might get out of the 13's

burn...... lol. Runt u in for trans swap on stang stang? lol

 

[blakbearddelite]

I'd say go for the manual valvebody and you can be the test mule! I've never been for a ride in a car with that set-up, and I thought about something like that for my car. I think you'd still net better times with a true automatic, but a manual set-up would be a lot more fun on the streets.

 

[Shibby50]

Yeah I like the Idea of it basically being a clutchless manual. And the whole not having to deal with electronic tuning.

 

[mr.gto]

Yeah I like the Idea of it basically being a clutchless manual. And the whole not having to deal with electronic tuning.

What u mean electronic tuning? or u talking about setting shift points and all that stuff? I confused as usual

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Are either of those from reputable builders or are you just searching for the cheapest options possible? the 3yr warranty sounds like BS to me, and they will find a way not to honor it. You are buing a built trans from them, so you can put it in a modified car and beat on it? Doesnt seem very smart on their part... Also, if this is your DD, a manual valve body car will get old. Nothing like driving stick at all.

 

[mr.gto]

Are either of those from reputable builders or are you just searching for the cheapest options possible? the 3yr warranty sounds like BS to me, and they will find a way not to honor it. You are buing a built trans from them, so you can put it in a modified car and beat on it? Doesnt seem very smart on their part... Also, if this is your DD, a manual valve body car will get old. Nothing like driving stick at all.

True I thought about this also. How could they warrenty a trans thats made to get beat and broken or has the possibility to break more than a stock car.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Most places offer 90 days on workmanship, and then whatever the manufacturer of the hard parts has in place for their stuff. Spend the money and do it right the first time.

 

[Shibby50]

Are either of those from reputable builders or are you just searching for the cheapest options possible? the 3yr warranty sounds like BS to me, and they will find a way not to honor it. You are buing a built trans from them, so you can put it in a modified car and beat on it? Doesnt seem very smart on their part... Also, if this is your DD, a manual valve body car will get old. Nothing like driving stick at all.

I researched the trans with the warranty and I've heard mostly good things.
The manual valve body trans I'm not sure where was built.

This is more me just looking for something a bit better than just putting in another stock trans. Not looking for something thats going to hold a million hp forever and spend 4k that I don't have. The car will be at this sub 400whp mark for quite some time still so I don't think I'm going to really be destroying something thats even mildly built. But I could be wrong.

 

[mr.gto]

I researched the trans with the warranty and I've heard mostly good things.
The manual valve body trans I'm not sure where was built.

This is more me just looking for something a bit better than just putting in another stock trans. Not looking for something thats going to hold a million hp forever and spend 4k that I don't have. The car will be at this sub 400whp mark for quite some time still so I don't think I'm going to really be destroying something thats even mildly built. But I could be wrong.

With all these new upgrades how is the stock driveshaft going to hold up with the new trans and stall and possible gear?

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Ever thought about just swapping in a manual transmission... They are pretty stout even in stock form.

 

[Shibby50]

With all these new upgrades how is the stock driveshaft going to hold up with the new trans and stall and possible gear?

Blackbeard (mark) still has his stock driveshaft and been running it for quite sometime with more power than me on basically slicks a big stall and built trans.

 

[mr.gto]

Blackbeard (mark) still has his stock driveshaft and been running it for quite sometime with more power than me on basically slicks a big stall and built trans.

hmm alrighty I guess ur good there then. maybe get a beefier trans mount along with all of this to or something

 

[blakbearddelite]

With all these new upgrades how is the stock driveshaft going to hold up with the new trans and stall and possible gear?

Blackbeard (mark) still has his stock driveshaft and been running it for quite sometime with more power than me on basically slicks a big stall and built trans.

Shibby speaks the truth. I think I mentioned my set-up and how I went about it. The whole thing cost about $2,550. I bought a triple disc PI convertor. I put that on the stock trans and eventually the stock trans started slippy like crazy. So I removed the stock trans and took it to BC Automotive to have it rebuilt with hardened parts, $1,600 cash. I dropped it off, picked it up, and then put it back on. It would have cost an extra $600 to have him do the work, so Eagle and I did it ourselves. So once I put it back together, I took the car back to him and he road tuned it and that service was included in the $1,600. I did this two years ago and have close to 400whp running through it and have never had an issue. This includes many trips to the track. It's worked out great for me. I chose not to have the manual valve body done as it would have been quite a bit more $$$.

I don't have any problems with the drive shaft at all. But I did have to rebuild the rear-end with 31 spline components.

 

[Shibby50]

Ever thought about just swapping in a manual transmission... They are pretty stout even in stock form.

My first 3 cars were manuals. They're fun but this is still on DD duty during the summer and I'd rather not go through getting a new driveshaft slave cylinder flywheel clutch shifter etc.

 

[Angus]

I'll trade you transmissions

 

[blakbearddelite]

My first 3 cars were manuals. They're fun but this is still on DD duty during the summer and I'd rather not go through getting a new driveshaft slave cylinder flywheel clutch shifter etc.

I looked into a swap and it was $$$. I think I'll just stick with my slushbox.

 

[Shibby50]

I looked into a swap and it was $$$. I think I'll just stick with my slushbox.

Exactly. I may end up calling the guy you had do yours. PM me the number and where is he located?

 

[blakbearddelite]

The place is:

http://www.bc-automotive.com/

Darrin will talk to you and find out exactly what you want/need. The only problem is that his shop is in Indianapolis. He came highly recommended from the old MPH forum. I'm sure there might be someone closer, but he was everyone's #1 choice.

 

[Angus]

Joe out at CRE in dekalb has also been known to make some pretty stellar mustang trannies...

 

[Shibby50]

Joe out at CRE in dekalb has also been known to make some pretty stellar mustang trannies...

Talked to him already, veryy pricey.