LB7 Performance Discussion of Chevy and GMC Trucks with LB7 Duramax Turbo Diesel Engines Related To Performance And Longevity

Suncoast transmission

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 06-30-2011, 07:18 PM
farm boy's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Seattle Wa
Posts: 207
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Suncoast transmission

So i got my efi live ordered and the other stuff done but i have heard alot bout the suncoast tranny and im wondering if it would be better to buy the kit to rebuild mine or just buy the tranny
 
  #2  
Old 06-30-2011, 09:29 PM
kingbrad89's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: MEADVILLE PA
Posts: 500
Likes: 0
Received 36 Likes on 28 Posts
Default Suncoast transmission

Depends on what kind of work you can do yourself. If you know how to build the trans it's worth just getting the kit and building it. It'll be significantly cheaper. If not, and you know how to drop the trans out and replace it, you're better off just going with the trans so you don't have to pay somebody labor. My trans has suncoast internals and has held up nicely so far with my hp for 15k miles or so... Good luck !!!
 
  #3  
Old 07-01-2011, 01:21 PM
2500HeavyDuty's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 14,872
Received 764 Likes on 627 Posts
Default

get the rebid kit, its cheaper and it will hold up just fine.
 
  #4  
Old 07-01-2011, 03:39 PM
daveO's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pottstown, PA
Posts: 1,030
Received 171 Likes on 90 Posts
Default

Like kingbrad said, if you can do the work, get the kit.
 
  #5  
Old 07-01-2011, 09:29 PM
farm boy's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Seattle Wa
Posts: 207
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ok i will get the kit and do it in my shop i can wrench well i do it for a living but i was just wondering which way was better now what do you guys suggest i get will the kit anything else that would be a good idea
 
  #6  
Old 07-03-2011, 12:21 AM
kingbrad89's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: MEADVILLE PA
Posts: 500
Likes: 0
Received 36 Likes on 28 Posts
Default Suncoast transmission

Depends on the trucks hp and what you intend on doing with it... If you're not going to be sled pulling or drag racing with hard locked shifts, just do a suncoast extreme rebuild kit, maybe think about billet input or valve body upgrades if you have the funds but not really necessary
 
  #7  
Old 07-03-2011, 02:45 PM
farm boy's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Seattle Wa
Posts: 207
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just pull my 4 place sled trailer around. I like to do alittle racin with the ricers. i dont plan on sled pullin or any of that.
 
  #8  
Old 07-03-2011, 11:29 PM
BriteWhiteRam's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,070
Received 66 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

I would go for the GMax 5pac 3 kit
 

Last edited by BriteWhiteRam; 07-03-2011 at 11:31 PM.
  #9  
Old 07-17-2011, 11:13 AM
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Western NC
Posts: 14,546
Received 843 Likes on 695 Posts
Default

Do the rebuild with a good valve body and torque converter.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Max713
5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07
1
04-17-2015 01:18 AM
02Stain
24 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 98.5-02
0
02-17-2015 10:21 PM
SixSpeed
5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07
4
01-11-2015 01:41 AM
Trevlar11
12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98
5
12-11-2014 03:30 PM
TheDirtyDozen
12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98
5
10-01-2014 10:09 AM



Quick Reply: Suncoast transmission



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:29 AM.