Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[///M5 2,833]

5 hours ago, j-roadtatts said:

Perhaps talk to some local mechanics and see who they use, and who to avoid.

I like that idea so much it is all that I have done.

Even drove down to TPI Specialties to ask them.  No cigar.  My effin' neighbor works at Dynotech and he doesn't know either.  Stupid 6l80's must not fail all that much.

[nem 2,019]

7 hours ago, ///M5 said:

How would you guys shop for a transmission shop if you knew no one.  I've been such a DIY'er that I really have no recommendations locally.  It is for a 6L80e and I want a mostly stock rebuild with bigger clutch packs.  Nothing fancy as the flying pig doesn't need to fly any higher.

I would get an exploded view of the assembly and all the specs and do it myself.

Might be a fun hands on for you and the little men.

[nem 2,019]

40 minutes ago, topgun said:

Sailor fixes everything... right? 

In most cases I have come across.

[///M5 2,833]

17 minutes ago, nem said:

I would get an exploded view of the assembly and all the specs and do it myself.

Might be a fun hands on for you and the little men.

If I didn't have kids and/or a job that made me travel I would as well.  Also doesn't help that it is currently my only car.

[topgun 262]

Are you rebuilding or replacing with a pre built unit? 

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

1 hour ago, topgun said:

Sailor fixes everything... right? 

At the very least it makes it more fun

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[///M5 2,833]

8 minutes ago, topgun said:

Are you rebuilding or replacing with a pre built unit? 

You can't replace.  Tcu is part of the valve body.  Local rebuild...

[///M5 2,833]

I know the can't isn't set in stone but it is more money and hassle

[///M5 2,833]

Plus I want bigger clutch packs

[dem beats 1,223]

God damn mower is fucked.  Son of a fucking bitch I'm pissed off.  

2 hours to get a belt on to find out the clutch isn't working right.  It goes into gear and won't come out no matter if I have the clutch down or not.  So cranky.

[topgun 262]

Note 7 is pretty darn snazzy.  

[topgun 262]

23 hours ago, ///M5 said:

You can't replace.  Tcu is part of the valve body.  Local rebuild...

 

I'm rather surprised local dyno shops can't recommend anywhere.  Failure in networking on their part.  

[///M5 2,833]

2 hours ago, topgun said:

 

I'm rather surprised local dyno shops can't recommend anywhere.  Failure in networking on their part.  

Every place they recommend says 4l80 swap and that 7k I am not spending

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

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[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Just now, ///M5 said:

Every place they recommend says 4l80 swap and that 7k I am not spending

Cause they're lazy bastards that don't want to learn the new scary trans six speed Hydramatics.

Tried getting a hold of Circle D in Houston?

[topgun 262]

Swap for a 4l80, seems like a pain.  Can a dealer just do the rebuild for you with upgraded parts and then you get a loaner too.  

[nem 2,019]

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[nem 2,019]

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[///M5 2,833]

2 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

Cause they're lazy bastards that don't want to learn the new scary trans six speed Hydramatics.

Tried getting a hold of Circle D in Houston?

Circle D is $7k for a performance build + shipping.

[///M5 2,833]

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[///M5 2,833]

I would just like to find anyone local that has built a non stock one successfully

[nem 2,019]

Must be why my translator keeps popping up. 

[Tirefryr 1,742]

13 hours ago, topgun said:

Swap for a 4l80, seems like a pain.  Can a dealer just do the rebuild for you with upgraded parts and then you get a loaner too.  

Dealers don't rebuild.  They simply remove old parts and install new.

[///M5 2,833]

I don't do anything with stealerships