Ok guys, the auto tranny is on it's last leg now with 121,000 miles and it's decision time. Do I rebuild it with a killer DTT ($4400.00 installed) or is that money more well spent on a 2004.5 new ride with the 48RE? I really like my 97 12V and want to keep it. I would like to stick with the top 2 DTT and ATS (in my opinion) aftermarket trans manufactures.

 

i"d install the killer and keep the truck

 

Killer!

 

Fix your tranny and keep your truck.......you just got the truck broke in

 

"Ditto" 12 valves rule

John (DH)

 

Top 2? Says who? My trans is every bit as good as these two and it was about $1400 less......

 

I don't doubt that the Goerend Bros is just as good as the others...anybody in Northern California?

 

Keep the truck, after you build that tranny, a huge step in bombong is out of the way.

Bomb on!!!!

 

I strongly suggest that you take the time to call ALL the BIG 4 tranny rebuilders and see what they all say. I am really happy with my choice of tranny. It was "the best bang for MY buck'. As cowhand said, there is a price difference.
Tom

 

I can't even get through to the guys at DTS. The number I have is off their website...800-949-6002. I've been trying for 2 days now.....maybe there just too busy for my business!!! The main receptionist is nice enough though. Anybody got another contact ph #????

 

Call Dave Goerend. I would imagine you could get his trans with the triple disc converter shipped to your local terminal and installed by your local trans shop, and still be several hundred $$ ahead.

Since it ships by truck, he might even be able to ship it to your installer for roughly the same price.

 

Do both!

I have a 97 RAM 12V that I love and I just picked up my 2004 HO automatic yestarday.

There is a big differance but I still love my 12 Valve! It goes to the shop on the 21st for a Cam Plate, 3K Gov springs, valve adj, and timing adj. I need to make it as strong as the new one (can't have the wife's truck being stronger than mine )

So... do both!

Cheers,
RH

 

Keep the 97 forget the 04, I would love to have found another 12 valve before I bought my 01 , but a good one is like gold hard to find.

 

I got another quote today from a highly recommended shop in Stockton (two hours south of here). They do ATS transmissions. In talking to Lewis, who is very knowledgable we determined from my symptons that I might consider a Tripleloc converter and valve body. My symptons arn't that bad, it's just I know the transmission is the weakest link in the drivetrain and it's been in the shop for a couple of things. (Like solenoids....$500.00 w/ installation and band adjustments)Anyway the quote was approx $2800.00. and we talked about adding a lockout commander box at a later time. I think that was $400.00. I can envision myself driving this CTD for at least another 100,000 miles if this all goes well.

Thanks for all the posts/input on this subject, I really appreciate it!

 

Personally I would do the complete tranny. There are a lot of upgrades that can be done to your tranny to make it live a very long life. What is important is to match the tranny upgrades to your expected use and HP.

I too would recommend speaking directly with each manufacter, then try and drive a truck similiar in HP to yours equipped with each vendors tranny. Then you make the decision.

Doug