01 24v auto-want to build up tranny
 

My father wants to beef up his tranny a little bit. I know nothing about automatics. I guess im looking for recommendations on what to do. Truck is stock right now but is heading toward 400hp max. Might as well start with transmission huh? any input will be appreciated

Miles on the transmission?

around 160k

well, if the trans has never been out before it's probably getting close to being needed rebuilt. While it is getting done go for a good towing valve body a good converter and add some more clutches to the mix. I would probably go for a billet input while I was in there. But if he has any urges to head to 500+ a billet output is also a good idea.

Re: 01 24v auto-want to build up tranny
 

I would do a complete rebuild with a Suncaost Extreme Rebuild Kit, Valve Body, and Triple Disc Converter

Luke
DieselDawgs
(828)399-1556

not rying to steal the thread or anything but what would the Suncaost Extreme Rebuild Kit, Valve Body, and Triple Disc Converter run? i have the same transmission and need to do this as well

Re: 01 24v auto-want to build up tranny
 

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Luke
DieselDawgs
(828)399-1556

BD does a master rebuild kit, get a valve body and and nice convertor and you will be good to go. BD Power - Product: Build-It Transmission Kits

i just did a suncoast rebuild suncoast tc and bd vb and i can't believe what a different truck i have it was worth every penny to have this much truck, it really is a shame all that motor and so little slush box

01 24v auto-want to build up tranny
 

I had mine built by performance innovations transmission. Google it. It was 2850 for a full suncoast rebuild, billet converter, upgraded valve body, Kevlar bands and all that good stuff. It handles the upgrades in my sig... So far

If you are only looking for 400 horse an Torque converter, valve body, and billet input shaft should be plenty for you.

Thanks for all the input guys. Helps hearing it from people who have done it

I would 2nd this. But since the transmission has 160k on it I would do a rebuild first. Putting a valve body and good TQ Converter in a tired tranny is not a good idea.

do it right and complete the first time:argh:,I have had 2 local trans, shops build me trans, in the last 3 yrs with stock rebuild kits and mine is slipping again:ouch:,thinking about shipping it out to bd and getting it done right:tu:

I should have specified that too. A good solid rebuild along with the shaft, TC, and valve body will be more than enough for 400 HP

01 24v auto-want to build up tranny
 

How much?

This is from memory.

THe rebuild runs close to 500 Valve body is usually in the 400-600 range triple disk is 1100-1400 depending on brand and a billet input shaft runs in the 7-900 range

01 24v auto-want to build up tranny
 

Save yourself the 800 bucks and don't do a billet input for 400 horse... If you're not doing locked shifts or truck pulling it's not likely to break under that power... A good single stage billet converter is plenty too for daily driving. I mean unless you have the dough to spend of course