4DRSS
10-22-2003, 03:26 PM
Well it's that time again. My last rebuild lasted over 3 years and 15,000 miles. Phoenix Trans (http://www.phoenixtrans.com/) here in DFW did the rebuild and I am very pleased with their work. For almost two years I was shifting manually due to the no shift problem with my high stall converter. I missed a lot of shifts and was downshifting manually which is a killer on the tranny. I also shift at 7,000 RPM and always wear slicks which doesn't help either.
Anyway the bottle is on my car now and I am aiming for at least 525 RWHP and 650 RWTQ. I want to make sure I get the strongest trans possible because I cannot afford to rebuild this thing once a year. I would go back with Phoenix but they will not warranty their trans unless you use their torque converter which I don't want to do. I want a one year warranty if I am going to shell out $2K plus.
I am considering Century Trans (http://www.centurytransmission.com/) in Houston, Phoenix Trans (http://www.phoenixtrans.com/) here in DFW, and Level 10 (http://www.levelten.com/) in NJ. Who else builds strong 4L60E's? Who has a good warranty? What parts do I want to make sure are in my tranny? I don't want to spare any expense, I want all the billet, upgraded parts that are available. Better to do it right the first time.
I read the article in GMHTP on Century Trans and it seemed like they did good work. I appreciate any input. Remember my car weighs 4,000 lbs, that extra 500-600 lbs makes a lot more work for the tranny.
Anyway the bottle is on my car now and I am aiming for at least 525 RWHP and 650 RWTQ. I want to make sure I get the strongest trans possible because I cannot afford to rebuild this thing once a year. I would go back with Phoenix but they will not warranty their trans unless you use their torque converter which I don't want to do. I want a one year warranty if I am going to shell out $2K plus.
I am considering Century Trans (http://www.centurytransmission.com/) in Houston, Phoenix Trans (http://www.phoenixtrans.com/) here in DFW, and Level 10 (http://www.levelten.com/) in NJ. Who else builds strong 4L60E's? Who has a good warranty? What parts do I want to make sure are in my tranny? I don't want to spare any expense, I want all the billet, upgraded parts that are available. Better to do it right the first time.
I read the article in GMHTP on Century Trans and it seemed like they did good work. I appreciate any input. Remember my car weighs 4,000 lbs, that extra 500-600 lbs makes a lot more work for the tranny.