Transmission update
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Transmission update
Having a new TC installed and total rebuilt. 
Tranny guy said the TC was shot and there was metal in the pan and that;s how he came to his conclusion that a rebuild was necessary. Quoated me $1700 for HD-Billett TC and all HD parts, says it will be much better than new stock one. Any comments on quote and diagnosis, thanks.
Tranny guy said the TC was shot and there was metal in the pan and that;s how he came to his conclusion that a rebuild was necessary. Quoated me $1700 for HD-Billett TC and all HD parts, says it will be much better than new stock one. Any comments on quote and diagnosis, thanks.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 898
Likes: 0
From: scaggsville, md
thats not too bad price wise. quality would have to be something you would have to find out on your own tho. i plan on using bts. higher priced but lifetime warranty is talking pretty heavy into my ear tho.
Postmaster
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 0
From: Levittown
See if you can get a parts brakedown of what is installed.
You can spend more than 1700 in just parts alone on the trans.
Thats not getting into billet center/output shafts.
TC choice is very important.
Value of truck is falling every day.
Bill
You can spend more than 1700 in just parts alone on the trans.
Thats not getting into billet center/output shafts.
TC choice is very important.
Value of truck is falling every day.
Bill
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 2
From: Ohio
Sounds like your getting ready to head down ripoff road if you ask me. As I posted above and as Bill said, parts are an EASY 1700. Heck, good TC will cost you almost half your quote already. Be prepared, I bet your going to have trouble.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Hold the phone here guys. Parts needed depends mostly on what the truck is used for. If this is a stock truck that rarely pulls he is probably getting a decent deal, if those are parts alone and labor is on top of the $1700.
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 0
From: Levittown
They have to cut corners or loose the job.
Not many looking to sink 4 to 5K into an old truck.
Your right in only building as much as needed.
Dont skimp on a choice of a TC.
Bill
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 1
From: Grass Valley, CA
Ya, every time i go on racer X im looking at a $2400 shopping cart. im doing a performance build (when i get to it and can afford it) but still... $1700? definately get a parts breakdown, and try to get them to let you keep the parts. make sure they arent replacing anything they dont need to, and are replacing what they tell you they're going to. also allows a second opinion afterward. just my .02
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Thanks for all the feed back. The actual est. was appr. 1850 and not 1700 and after speaking with the mechanic, he assured me that he was installing a HD-billet TC and replacing parts with superior parts. i did ask to ut corners where he could to save a little money but the main priority was gooding a quality tranny that I would be happy with for some time. I do tow a 12k boat every weekend but only 2 miles each way other than thay it's normal daily driving.
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 2
From: Ohio
a 280 searay that weighs 12k?? I think I might check your scale again. I worked as a Speed tech engineer at Baja Marine for brunswick corp, designed the 250, and think your off on your weight. Thats still a single right? I did mostly performance engineering, but I thought you could order the 280 in a single and a twin.