tanderson2002us

I'm really starting to look into building up my 47RE so I can "drive" my truck. I looked at pricing from Vulcan, Source Auto, Goerend, ATS etc. I called a local shop just now "Ulrick's" and he priced a Single Disc and VB upgrade installed for about 2300.00 IF I go with Goerend I will pay 1720.00 for a triple disc and VB plus shipping with a 300.00 core on both leaving about 1120.00 (minus shipping and tax) on parts plus another 1000.00 or so in labor.

Has anyone in Eastern Washington found a great way to get an upgrade (without dealing with shipping parts and cores) or driving across the state to Seattle?

Any tips appreciated, I wish I could just order a fully built tranny but dont have the $$.

Tom

JJPage

Call Bryan or Josh at Diesel Power Products, their in Spokane so you can save on shipping. He also has an installer in Hayden, ID. if needed. 866-379-8685, 509-844-2769

tanderson2002us

Thanks JJPage...next question: My 47RE is doing fine now, should I:
1. Be conservative and budget the upgrade, drive like I have been and "wait".

2. Order the parts, call the shop and make an appointment.

3. Put the Smarty on #9 Catcher, EZ on #3, find an old (vacant) stretch of smooth road and floor it just to see what happens (?) and have a tow truck # on my cell?

4. Do #3 above and have a real good excuse to tell my wife?

5. Keep "wishing".

Please advise.

BTW...were you at Diesel Thunder this year?


Tom

JJPage

I wouldn't advocate being overly aggressive with power to the trans, you may do lots more damage resulting in more dollars to upgrade/repair. Talk to the folks at DPP, get an upgrade plan and estimate for cost, then go from there.

Yes, I was out at Shelly's all day, didn't make it to the drags. The dyno event was sure a good one, weather wise and turnout.