Trans shop trying to fool me... must read.

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05-20-2009, 12:43 PM
lukecibilich

Trans shop trying to fool me... must read.

ok, this morning I called my local custom trans shop and asked how much it cost to have my 60e built and how much would it cost to have a 80e installed, this guy told me about $3,500 to $4,500 my 60e built to hold 350hp to the wheels not including labor and $12,000 to have a 80e semi built and installed,then he said that those trannys off the internet wont last me 100 miles, when he said this i laughed and hung up.

he also said $350 total for him to just swap mine for a new built 60e that i would provide, which i guess is reasonable?

so i'm asking anyone who has experience, what should i do??

..and also all i have is a 06 5.3 with a tune, shift kit, servo and magnaflow turndown
05-20-2009, 12:49 PM
rutroe

It really depends on how much you want to spend but you can get a level 5 65E for around $2500 and a level 5 80E fro around $3500. Check out Finish Line Transmissions | Performance Transmissions | Torque Converters | Transmission Parts | Transmission Service for more info. Obviously install will be more but nowhere near the 12K quoted you for an 80E install. I have had my 65E for near a year with no worries...about 8000 miles so far. I'm sure there are other trannies out there that won't last long but the folks at FLT know what they are doing.
05-20-2009, 12:52 PM
RedHeartbeat

Get the FLT and be done with it. I like the 80e though you lose a bit of power through it due to the additional rotating mass and additional weight.
05-20-2009, 01:10 PM
lukecibilich

yeah those look nicee, does the core change mean i have to send mine into them?
05-20-2009, 01:12 PM
zeake

I would not let that shop touch a single thing of mine for any reason. Trailer your truck to San Antonio and let Nelson Performance take care of it with an FLT. Or I bet for 12k you could have an engine transmission and SS Wrecker pick it up and deliver it to Nelson Performance. FLT all the way. No substitute for the best.
05-20-2009, 01:21 PM
lukecibilich

how many rear wheel horses can the 4l60e level 3 hold from FLT?
05-20-2009, 01:56 PM
rutroe

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukecibilich

how many rear wheel horses can the 4l60e level 3 hold from FLT?

I would contact them directly on that one...it will depend on driving habits and set-up though
05-20-2009, 01:58 PM
CHEVROLADE

db rods has a sweet deal on a built tranny rite now,check the for sale section
05-20-2009, 01:59 PM
zeake

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukecibilich

how many rear wheel horses can the 4l60e level 3 hold from FLT?

If you have a stock truck level 3 would be fine. I would not go with any thing less than level 5.
05-20-2009, 03:54 PM
lukecibilich

what about these guys Goodfellas Transmissions - 4L60E "The Boss"
05-20-2009, 04:12 PM
zeake

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukecibilich

what about these guys Goodfellas Transmissions - 4L60E "The Boss"

Finish Line Transmissions | Performance Transmissions | Torque Converters | Transmission Parts | Transmission Service
I will say it again. there is no substitute for the best. I have been running my truck around like crazy for 3 years with an FLT level 5. I have over 500hp 4wd and drive like a bat out of hell. I also tow a 14' trailer that has seen 100mph loaded behind my level 5 . Guys will swear they can do what FLT can do. They think they can but truth be known they have no clue. The only other person I would consider building me a transmission would be a guy on Silverado SS he is in Texas. PM me and I will tell you his name.
05-20-2009, 04:16 PM
Show&Go

Never heard of them. Seems like the same tranny... almost as far as components used. I didnt read where they included warranty. How long is theirs. The reason FLT comes highly praised on this site is they stand behind their work. Not many bad experiences have come from that crew. Only 1 that Ive heard of and they actually did him decently for a Tranny OUT of warranty. Most companys once a warranty is out dont want ot hear from you again.
05-20-2009, 04:17 PM
r.barn

4L60E Transmissions :: Century Automotive & Transmission - Superb Products
05-20-2009, 10:57 PM
lukecibilich

i think ill just save up a few bills and buy the level 3 or 4 60e from FLT, but i just need to know if there strong enough to take what im going to throw at it
05-20-2009, 10:59 PM
GasGuzzler

$350 for install?

Drive up here and bring $100 and I'll swap it for you in an hour and a half after work when I'm tired.
05-20-2009, 11:02 PM
rutroe

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukecibilich

i think ill just save up a few bills and buy the level 3 or 4 60e from FLT, but i just need to know if there strong enough to take what im going to throw at it

Depends on what you're throwing at it of course, but I threw a turbo and a 75-shot at mine and it's still running strong.
05-20-2009, 11:05 PM
lukecibilich

yeah i need to find another transmission shop, i could do it by myself with my friends lift and trans jack fine but that chance of me f*uckin up is still there

the same guy charged me 200 just for the installation of a shift kit, which seems kinda high?
05-20-2009, 11:07 PM
r.barn

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukecibilich

the same guy charged me 200 just for the installation of a shift kit, which seems kinda high?

Trying running a "shop" sometime and you'll understand why professional
mechanics charge what they do.

having said that, your guy was WAY high on the trans rebuild, but about
right on the pull and replace quote.
05-20-2009, 11:10 PM
GasGuzzler

Quote:

Originally Posted by r.barn

Trying running a "shop" sometime and you'll understand why professional
mechanics charge what they do.

having said that, your guy was WAY high on the trans rebuild, but about
right on the pull and replace quote.

Agreed...my comment was for private profit not real life pricing.
05-20-2009, 11:10 PM
lukecibilich

so $350 is pretty reasonable?
05-20-2009, 11:11 PM
GasGuzzler

Not if the one quoting it said $13K for a 4L80. I wouldn't trust that guy for anything. Someone else, sure.
05-20-2009, 11:23 PM
lukecibilich

he's running a nice very professional bussiness but his prices are crazy, he told me one of his customers with a h2 had new drive shafts, new diffs and a built 80e swap for 16k an he put 390hp to all of the wheels.. 42" tires

he just thinks im a stupid kid with money and ill pay anything. but hes way off
05-21-2009, 12:27 AM
ducky

send him to this site so he can read from experienced members how wrong his prices are
05-21-2009, 12:31 AM
ss wrecker

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeake

I would not let that shop touch a single thing of mine for any reason. Trailer your truck to San Antonio and let Nelson Performance take care of it with an FLT. Or I bet for 12k you could have an engine transmission and SS Wrecker pick it up and deliver it to Nelson Performance. FLT all the way. No substitute for the best.

LOL i would do this al day long can we say my trucks gonna be really fast afterwards

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeake

Finish Line Transmissions | Performance Transmissions | Torque Converters | Transmission Parts | Transmission Service
I will say it again. there is no substitute for the best. I have been running my truck around like crazy for 3 years with an FLT level 5. I have over 500hp 4wd and drive like a bat out of hell. I also tow a 14' trailer that has seen 100mph loaded behind my level 5 . Guys will swear they can do what FLT can do. They think they can but truth be known they have no clue. The only other person I would consider building me a transmission would be a guy on Silverado SS he is in Texas. PM me and I will tell you his name.

yep the guy from silverado is gonna be building my tranny when i get the loan from my bank
05-21-2009, 06:00 AM
nonecktribe

get it done right the first time...if it sounds like a deal to good to be true it probably is...do some research

FLT/ Performance Transmissions are good starts as for me i got mine done from a man whos name is whispered in legends only...LOL
05-21-2009, 10:17 AM
randomhero

The only thing I disagree with is that there is a certain amount of confidence to be had with a brick and mortar type business. I agree that FLT seems to have the best transmissions, but even they fail in trucks they shouldn't. After you spend $2600 on their transmission, and $500 shipping it and core charges, you are a ton of money in.

I agree, that I wouldn't let that guy even touch my truck. It doesn't matter if you think he's running a stand up business, the dealership wouldn't charge you $12,000 for a 4l80e swap. Charging that much for such a job is criminal.
05-23-2009, 02:13 PM
Circle-D

That is incredible prices, and not in a good way. I wold love for you to call the guy back and get an itemized list of the parts he is using. Love to see how he is justifying the money. Tell him you are doing some comparison shopping and want to see exactly what he is doing.

I would also suggest FLT for the trans. We send quite a few converters to FLT for them to Dyno test with the trans. Very knowledgeable and quality conscious. A FLT with a Circle D converter makes a great combination.

Chris