how much additional power could i put to my stock tranny and still be on the safe side?

What would i put on my truck to get a little more out of it & still be safe (tranny) any ideas?

Thanks

 

smarty jr or senior on sw 3 i think thats what safe mode is for an auto and 5 for a stick

 

To be safe, I'd say 75-100 hp max...

 

good god....we've seen this about 200 times in the last few weeks on here.

It all depends on driving style, vehicle condition, any other vehicle mods (over sized tires) and so on....if you are asking this question, start saving for a good tranny!

 

Don't flame him for askin Nate...

 

it will not hold much, I babied mine according to most and when i had the trans build 2nd and 3rd gear clutches were burnt up. i would say smarty on 3 and a light foot

 

You can only go so far with the upgrades before you need some slush box upgrades to even make your other performance parts work well and be able to enjoy them...

And since it happens to be one of the most expensive mods you will ever buy, save up for it, and everything else will seem inexpensive after that.

So, in the mean time, do your intake, exhaust, gauges, and programmer, be responsible with it, learn how it reacts...

Then proceed with the high end items if you still got the horsepower itch...i.e. transmission, turbo(s), injectors, etc.

 

Mega..what would a valve body upgade option be? what would it do for me?

 

buy you time really thats all you can do with the tranny unless you build it you see the clutch packs go bad i have seen bands welded together and stayed that way even after a few swings with my 5 pound grade setter be cool tool. next is the great debat of billet over nonbillet which is stonger and has flex allowing it to bend and not snap bla bla bla. if it costs alot must be good right?? (thats what i thought about the pmt) your really just buying time man and dont worrie ask away alot of ppl new some of the guys on here see the same chit alot, but if its new to you sweet ask away. hell i dont even know how to work the search thingy.

 

If it was me I would not put anything but stock power to a stock 48re..Just my 2 cents worth

 

MADHAT..thanks ..i understand that there are only so many topics people can talk about on here & sooner or later there are going to be certain topics that get dicussed more than others....people just need to realize that at 1 point everyone had to start somewhere & ask questions to be able to lay the groundwork. Thanks

 

No worries man.. When you take about 60,000 members and 8 or 9 year old forum things are going to get repeated.. I understand your concern. The 48re is hit or miss in our trucks and some last longer than others. I ran for 30,000 miles with my Edge J/A set on 3 before I killed my T/C.


By the way, welcome to DTR