Not sure what's in the GT2 kit, but the rest of that is a damn good foundation to bulletproof. I would get the opinion of whoever does it on the billet flexplate, as a lot of people have had problems with them, to the extent that many people go with stock even in high power builds. The best option I'm aware of is a laminated non-billet plate, but I haven't seen one in a few years and I'm not sure if they're still available.
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I in no way disagree with anything you JBearSVT say.
I will say however that i was given the option for billet everything. Being the kind of person Dave is; we discussed my goals and uses for the truck. I told him I wanted a solid 400-500 hp daily driver. I tow a lawn/landscape trailer all summer and push snow in the winter. Maybe a track visit here or there but no major racing. I towed my own vehicle to his shop to get a transmission because I know of no good local shops. I am not full of money and at the time the truck was completely stock and would not move under its own power. We (Dave & I) elected to wait for billet shafts and a flexplate until if and when I ever need them. He said so long as I do not abuse it there is no real threat. IIRC 600hp was the number for needing shafts for longevity. but again it is the torque that kills these parts not HP |
Agreed, the torque... and what you do with it. A little common sense goes a long way.
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Originally Posted by David A Cunningham
(Post 1045314)
so im guessing what i should get for parts would be
gt2 master overhaul kit High Pressure Valve Body with solenoids Triple Disc Torque Converter 1 piece Sonnax Billet input shaft Billet Intermediate Shaft Billet Output Shaft Billet Flex Plate (SFI Approved) then since i have no confidence in rebuilding autos, take it to a local trans shop and have them put it together, then i should have a fairly bulletproof trans? if so that would be around $5545.00 not too bad lol You say your eventual goal is 700hp. What will the main use of the truck be? Daily Driver, tow, drag racing, sled pulling? It can make a huge difference in your choice... DD ---AutoMerged DoublePost---
Originally Posted by JBearSVT
(Post 1045320)
Agreed, the torque... and what you do with it. A little common sense goes a long way.
That's awesome that Dave is local for you. It was well worth the trip. We got away from home for a few days. I learned a hell of a lot talking with them and touring the shop. Very good people. DD |
Originally Posted by Diesel Duo
(Post 1045321)
David,
You say your eventual goal is 700hp. What will the main use of the truck be? Daily Driver, tow, drag racing, sled pulling? It can make a huge difference in your choice... DD |
Originally Posted by Diesel Duo
(Post 1045321)
Well, if you consider a 6 hour trip across the entire state of Iowa local:nope: haha
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Originally Posted by David A Cunningham
(Post 1045327)
mostly street / strip, i dont plan on pulling anything behind it besides the occasional lawnmower on a trailer if need be, and i wish sled pulling but its 2wd so i dont think that will work out very well...
Here is what I am saying. *700 hp engine- Easily done. Current cost: unknown as I am not a builder. If full rebuild is not done on a build that size you will exacerbate every little weak link and constantly be tinkering "fixing" little things *transmission- again fairly easy but costly. I believe the parts you chose will do the job. Biggest thing after quality parts is the installer. *chassis- This is where things get tricky... 700hp in a 2wd street truck may be difficult to live with. It can and had been done. All I am saying I guess is I see a lot of people say "I should of left it at --- hp because now it is hard to drive on the streets" Just my $0.02. Sorry for the rant. DD |
Indeed. Crazy as it sounds, I think one of the unfortunate points to these trucks is how cheap and easy it is to make insane power with them. I've seen it more times than I can believe: a guy buys a nice little 12V and starts tinkering, want's more, and more, and more, and more, and the next thing you know the thing is making godlike power... and it's for sale because he doesn't like to drive it anymore and he's looking for another one to start over with. I can't quite get my head around it, but there it is. :s:
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Originally Posted by Diesel Duo
(Post 1045642)
I am not trying to be rude. If you truly need/desire 700 hp I hope you are ready for some time and money. Oh, and likely a huge loss in road manners. I am not trying to ruin your plans.
Here is what I am saying. *700 hp engine- Easily done. Current cost: unknown as I am not a builder. If full rebuild is not done on a build that size you will exacerbate every little weak link and constantly be tinkering "fixing" little things *transmission- again fairly easy but costly. I believe the parts you chose will do the job. Biggest thing after quality parts is the installer. *chassis- This is where things get tricky... 700hp in a 2wd street truck may be difficult to live with. It can and had been done. All I am saying I guess is I see a lot of people say "I should of left it at --- hp because now it is hard to drive on the streets" Just my $0.02. Sorry for the rant. DD
Originally Posted by JBearSVT
(Post 1045672)
Indeed. Crazy as it sounds, I think one of the unfortunate points to these trucks is how cheap and easy it is to make insane power with them. I've seen it more times than I can believe: a guy buys a nice little 12V and starts tinkering, want's more, and more, and more, and more, and the next thing you know the thing is making godlike power... and it's for sale because he doesn't like to drive it anymore and he's looking for another one to start over with. I can't quite get my head around it, but there it is. :s:
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Yeah, it's great for bragging to your friends, but not so great for driving to work.
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