ok i have an 2000 4x4 auto, and i want to upgrade the trans a bit. now my question is weather or not I should buy the whole transmission or have someone put the parts in the one i have?

Also what should I upgrade? i no i want a valve body and a good converter but what else? This is just for a daily driver but it sees a great deal of towing in the summer. Now im not rich so what is the most effective tranny to buy?

Thanks in advance
Casey

 

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vp_mopar:

Whether you buy a complete transmission or do it yourself by ordering and installing the parts, I recommend also updating ALL of the clutch packs by going to some stronger/tougher frictions and metals along with installing at least a billet input and billet output while you are in there. I have had very good luck with the "ATS Transmissions" (www.atsdiesel.com) in all of my trucks since 2000, but Gorend and Suncoast also build very good units.

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John_P

 

Not to steal this thread but.....John I see your name is in Diesel World mag this month under Scheid's dyno results. 677 hp 1248, looks like you where at the top of the heap. Good job!!!!

 

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logskidder:

Thanks for your kind words buddy! The #2 only numbers were down some on the Mustang Dyno as I went over to David Dunbar's Dyno later in the weekend and laid down 827 H.P. (#2 only) on his Dynojet 248. Both dynos measure the H.P./TQ differently. Still had a good time though.

Thanks again.

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John_P

 

How many miles are on it now and how much power do you plan to put out with your engine as a goal.

Brett

 

130,000 miles. I plan to put twins on it eventually for towing and the prolly stack the edge with a smarty and new injectors. But the main reason is I tow a 28ft trailer with a 3500# car inside of it, i dont want the tranny to take a crap while doing so

Casey

 

The best line of advise I can give you is find and use someone nearby you. As John_P said, ATS, Suncoast, and Goerend are very nice units. I prefer the Goerend unit myself.