I would like to find out what my transmission has or needs. Can a trans shop tell you much without tearing out the transmission? I want to do some more bombing, but need to get the transmission in shape. Anyone know any good shops in Utah?

 

Better do your homework. Tranny shop opinions are like noses, everyone has one. If your tranny is working well, leave it alone. If you want to do some bombin there are plenty of reputable aftermarket companies, such as TST, that can advise you what to do and more importantly , what your tranny can handle.<br><br>My two cents

 

bigbaddiesel:<br><br>If you really want to know what is happening inside<br>your transmission, the best thing to do is take it out<br>and have it disassembled! By doing that a transmission<br>shop can thoroughly check the clutch packs, seals,<br>torque converter etc. for signs of wear.<br><br>But, as &quot;mymaur&quot; said, &quot;if the transmission is working<br>well, leave it alone.&quot; You can have the pan removed<br>and inspect the transmission fluid. It should be colored<br>mainly red, should not smell &quot;burnt&quot; and should not have<br>alot of metal or &quot;clutch material&quot; visible in the oil. <br>Some metal is usually seen, but there should not be<br>an excess amount of it. You should be changing your<br>transmission fluid every 10,000-15,000 miles. This<br>fluid change should include the fluid that stays in the<br>TC. <br><br>I can't recommend a shop in Utah, but &quot;ATS Transmissions&quot;<br>are located near Denver, Colorado @ 4295 Kipling St.,<br>Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, Phone #: 1-800-949-6002.<br>I have one of their Stage IV transmissions and am very<br>happy with it!<br><br>---------<br>John_P

 

thanks guys. Maybe ill just leave it alone and fix it when it breaks. The fluid is fine and there was no metal shavings last oil change. :-)

 

they can tell you to spend a whole lotta money at their place

 

Yomitch is right there! <br> Sadly you see where a lot of these &quot;Chain store&quot; type tranny places get busted by the feds for selling unwarranted repairs every couple of years or so.<br><br> With out a doubt, if you are planning on raising your HP, then go with the guys who know these trannys best.<br><br> ATS, Suncoast, DTT &amp; Goerand are among the ones to talk to, they can steer you toward something that will make your truck a solid machine.

 

Ebay has rebuilts for 875$ out of phoenix. Never used one.