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

[lukecibilich]

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

[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.

[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.

[lukecibilich]

yeah those look nicee, does the core change mean i have to send mine into them?

[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.

[lukecibilich]

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

[rutroe]

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

[zeake]

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.

[lukecibilich]

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

[zeake]

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.