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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Gotta start building up the weakest link and the most expensive link unfortunately. I'm runnin an automatic 47RE tranny. Should I build it up or get an already built one eventually? What do yall rekin is the cheapest route. If building my stock one up would be the way to go what all should I get?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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I got quoted at 5500 bucks for a built tranny I about chit!!thinkin 5 speed now
 
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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you could pick up a nv4500 5 spd for about 1400 with warranty, + core (about 600)
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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I got quoted at 5500 bucks for a built tranny I about chit!!thinkin 5 speed now
is that trans converter and all installed? where you located?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Yes not installed though. Shipped. And dayton ohio
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Im shootin for 500 HP. Will I be ok with high performance valve body and a triple disc TQ converter? Or would i need the whole shabang?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Goerend transmissions hands down... Starts around 3500 and goes up from there.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Nv4500 with a good clutch aint bad just be careful of the weak 3rd gear but it can take a beating

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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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Yes not installed though. Shipped. And dayton ohio
I can get a full built trans with billet input triple disc pan etc installed and first service for that or less.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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DTT has a pretty good deal for thier master kit, shift kit, and TQ conv. Might just have to start buyin one part at a time.
 
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