Should have seen the look on his face when I explained he was going to end up with over 400lbs of beef. Both shocked and excited lol.

 

Ok spoke with my builder sounds like I'll need a rebuild, thinking of getting the racerx rebuilt kit and triple disk TC, I was thinking about the valve body also but my truck is pretty stock, plus its a 15 day wait +shipping. Any thoughts on the Racer X parts?

 

They have a very good rep!

 

I was gonna say JW like Glenn said. You can't go wrong, but it sounds like you are lined. Pay for upgraded clutches. Not that much $$. There are a lot of parts that can be upgraded. The planetaries (composite and design), the TC, the VB, and the list goes on. I paid less than that for an Econo HD. Is that what he quoted you installed? I paid less, but that was year ago. It's worth it on the warranty and quality alone. I live 2 hours from him. I drove to him at 5 am on morning and was home by 5 pm that evening. It was great education and he has taken care of me ever since. I know Glenn's has been pretty damn stout as well.

 

Yeah I gave them a call and that's what they quoted me. Like i said, I'd love to have JW do the trans but I can't afford it. Going with the Racer X parts, and labor I should be in the ball park of 2k. He's giving me 3 years unlimited miles on his work. I don't think there will be an issue with the parts from Racer X. if the trans takes another dump after that most likely I'll be getting a different truck, nottnhat I don't love this one, it has sentimental value since it was my grandpa's but it may not be worth it.

 

Keep in mind that even on a completely stock truck, bolting on a modified valve body is good for the transmission because it places less wear on the clutches when the trans shifts, versus a stock valve body.

Stewart

 

Oh its gonna happen lol just will be after the holidays. The wait time is what kills me on having it installed while being rebuilt I need this truck back before thanksgiving, can't do that with a 15 day wait on a part.

 

I came real close getting a racer X complete trans but I had to find a local installer. I said the heck with that, I'll drive to JW's.

 

That's what I did! Twice!

9+ hours and the fuel and motel expense each time was well worth it.

Stewart

 

finally got around to looking at all of these, I'm assuming I need a 9694805K because my trans is a 96. Not bad its only $65ish bucks, I'm assuming a few of these parts will help firm up shift and lessen the amount of slip occurring am I correct?

What about just ordering SCE40D (the sure cure kit)