Depending on the hard part upgrades and torque converter you choose, you are looking at upwards of $1000 in parts alone. I put over $2500 in a trans that is built to 600hp/1200tq. Call it "overkill". I never brought my engine to that power level, but did manage to break some stuff before some of the upgrades.

 

Same here, just under 3K on the Excursion tranny in 2011.

 

What converters and upgrades would you suggest I have no idea where to start on trans upgrades or weak points

 

This discussion could get quite lengthy and I am on the mobile version. I will send you the file from my computer later with a build sheet of suggested upgrades/mods and clearance specs.
This thread is turning into a transmission related topic and a new thread needs to be started to get more response.

 

So with a custom tuned DP tuner exhaust and intake (the basics) what HP am I around and if I were to add the 38r what would I be close too (I may just throw a wicked wheel on my current turbo save for a BTS trans and then add more power from there)

 

With the chip, exhaust, stock turbo & intake you should be around 300-310 hp, the 38R will get you up to 325 or so.

 

That sounds like a good plan................best to have all the supporting systems up to snuff before adding the HP. I learned the hard way the first time around......

 

Agree with this 100%. Seems like the logical approach unless you like breaking things.....