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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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auto transmission in my truck is going out.....im trying to decide what i want to put in. im not going to be pullin much just drivin around racin buddies and to and from school. i want to start bombing it but tranny comes first. anyone have input on what i should get? one that isnt toooo spendy
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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auto transmission in my truck is going out.....im trying to decide what i want to put in. im not going to be pullin much just drivin around racin buddies and to and from school. i want to start bombing it but tranny comes first. anyone have input on what i should get? one that isnt toooo spendy
Good luck...aint no such thing...

Goerend is a very popular choice kinda expensive though but he is one of the best in the biz...Suncoast another good choice...DTT once again another...

There is all kinds to choose from. Just make sure you choose one that has a good rep dont let someone fool you into spending a couple grand and it going out again in a year or so...
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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i would only buy one from a wel known shop, i run georends tranny components in mine till i buy a new one from dave, and am very satisfied with it. some say that suncoast is better for 3rd gen dodges. good luck to ya on finding the right one for a reasonable price.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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goerend or DTT, neither are cheap. you could do a TC and VB and see how long it lasts, it may last forever depending on how hard you are on it.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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i looked at an ats because it has the 5 year 500,000 mile warranty but there quite spendy but the best warranty out i called goerends and i can get the 400+hp tranny for $3900 but that only has a 18 month warranty i believe she lady said
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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I would not run anything but a DTT. But I am biased.

I have had tons of calls lately about other brands of trannys and the customers looking for suggestions for to fix 'em because there is zero customer support after the sale elsewhere.

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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I bought a DTT 2 years ago and have had nothing but rock solid shifts the entire time. I will not recommend anyone above them. I was looking at either a suncoast or goerend, but ended up with the DTT. Great customer service 24/7 (they gave me a tech's home number). DTT was the most expensive, but they got the best customer reviews of people I talked to. My 2 cents.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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Well I have had the suncoast with no problems at all and have put 120,000 mi on this tranny. But like said above the Goerends are very good also. I usually don't believe you have to spend more to have more but when it comes to trannys it seems to apply. jmo
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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I have a full billet DTT trans in the 02 and I have put it throught some abuse.Full out race truck and daily driver never had a problem with it. Buddy has a 99 with a Goerend with billet input and output shafts with 150,000 miles on it and tows alot never had a problem with it. Customer service is great on both.Suncoast are good to,hard to pick.You have to spend the money.

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I bought a DTT 2 years ago and have had nothing but rock solid shifts the entire time. I will not recommend anyone above them. I was looking at either a suncoast or goerend, but ended up with the DTT. Great customer service 24/7 (they gave me a tech's home number). DTT was the most expensive, but they got the best customer reviews of people I talked to. My 2 cents.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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I would pick the one that you feel comfortable buying. Ive seen people have problems with just about every transmisson that is made. I usually sale Suncoast but im not going to set here and say there the best just because thats what I choose to sale. Ive had very good feedback and no issues with there products or service.
 
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