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Old 01-22-2009, 11:27 PM
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just messin danny. you've been alot of help.
but yeah he was bein smart with me. i asked if there was somethin i could buy for my tranny so i will quit throwin this 0735 code that shuts off my 5th gear besides a suncoast stage 4 and he suggested a suncoast stage 3
but yeah it only happens if i go over 25-2600rpms over like 70mph. i want to get something a little cheaper so i don't have to wait so long to start racing on a strip on my 5th tune.

any suggestions?
 
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dont go into 5th gear then ya dummy
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2500HeavyDuty
dont go into 5th gear then ya dummy
see what i mean? no help at all.
how am i supposed to win a race without going in to 5th gear? run on a 1/16 mile track?
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 12:58 AM
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if you pull on a car, you pull end of the race. if you start behind get better r/t.


but if you would like my opinion on what you should do. you can get a transgo kit. them kits i would recommend a shop install it. you will have to get the transmission pulled out and have it torn down a bit to have who whole kit instaled. its not the 6 speed t.go jr where u replace 2 valves.

and while you got the trans out get a good convetor. it helps out so much and the aftermarket ones can withstand a beating.

you can get it done for about with parts and labor for around 2500 bucks if ou look around for a good shop. but with that set up you can maybe hold about 500hp with it.

u can race on a 8th mile track. 4th gear goes to about 70+ before shifting
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 01:07 AM
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yeah but i can't go over 2600 in 4rth gear. that's where my problem is. but yeah i think i might take it to the chevrolet dealership. they said they would charge me about 600 bucks to take out my tranny and replace parts. and i was thinkin about just getting a converter but i wasn't sure. the thing is that it will take me awhile to get $2500 to spend. that's why i'm not just buying a suncoast kit right now. and the reason i'm going to a dealership to get it put in is because the only diesel shops i know of only do work on fords or dodges or both. so i'm screwed there. but idk there are some decent tranny shops here but i'm not sure what they can and can't do. but the chevy dealership i think said they would warrenty their install.and you think i'll only hit 70 or so in an 1/8 mile?
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 01:13 AM
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the P0735, ur slipping in 5th gear and might have some burnt clutches.

i had some burns on mine when i got it rebuilt. what level is the programmer on now?
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 08:08 AM
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it's on the 5th tune(220hp tune) i only go into 5th gear on the interstate and i hardly get on the interstate so idk why it would be so messed up. unless the guy that had it before me did somethin.
 
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wow, u really want to blow that trans up
 
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Only race 1/8th mile.. you only need 2nd, 3rd and 4th for that..
 


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