Originally posted by derek_silverado@Jul 27 2004, 11:03 PM
So... lets see.. If I were to have say a 425 HP engine (unlikely I'll ever get that) and I wanted my tranny to hold through occasionaly track trips, etc.

Could I have a good tranny to hold that kind of power for about 1500?
I do not see why not, labor is the biggest factor in performance work. Once you keep internals from breaking the next weak link is the 3-4 clutch pack. I think I am going to run an 8 or 9 clutch Alto Red Eagles setup with either their thinner steels or the standard thickness ones...either way made by Kolene.

Just recall that the Alto setup is EVER so slightly thinner than OE..like .065 vs .062, so it's not much. I do not think I'll require the holding capacity of 9 clutches where 8 would be okay for me... (375-400rwhp is fine). So that's why I'd consider using the thicker steels.

Oh yeah, on the 2-4 band the Red Eagle one is fine...Kevlar may hold better in all out racing setups but I haven't heard of a toasted stock 2-4 band let alone an aftermarket that's wider and with a thicker anchor.

The valve body controls the tranny...I'd do everything to make sure it doesn't take a poop on you. I'm looking for an extra stock 4L60E VB myself to try some stuff out on too. Just try to update it as far as possible and stuff the TransGo in there, that should hold it together a while longer.

Must go,
Eric