5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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ok, guys i need imput on what transmission is the best for my set up (325hp). I am on a buget around $2500.00 max (i know it not much but can it be done), but badly need a trans. before mine goes out. i have a tripple disk suncoast converter aready.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Suncoast Extreme Rebuild Kit and a Suncoast Valve Body
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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X3 and a good friend and a good days work to pull it out rebuild it and reinstall.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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i can rebuild a chevy turbo 350, but i have herd this is a different story. got any dirctions for this trans. or do ineed to get a book
 
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Id go with a valvebody, and heavy duty rebuild kit, and probably go ahead and put a billet input shaft in just for good measure, in case you wanna step up the hp in the future.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Running your current setup without a valvebody will cause harm to your Converter!
 
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Shea@L&N Performance
Id go with a valvebody, and heavy duty rebuild kit, and probably go ahead and put a billet input shaft in just for good measure, in case you wanna step up the hp in the future.

this is what I would do tooooooo
 
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