Trans Refresh Cost

[contenderv07]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get this 2500
https://www.hoyleautosalesnc.com/200...C_28558883.veh

Since I'm from the DMAX world, I'm still trying to learn all of the little things that need some attention. I keep reading about transmission issues if adding power. I plan on getting a CSP5 (love EFI tuning), but I wanted to address the trans.... When people are saying they get theirs rebuilt (or refreshed), how much *roughly* do they run?? I know with a DMAX the Allison for a rebuild is about 5k. Thanks for any info!

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[david3gen]

Welcome @contenderv07


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[Oil Stain]

Welcome friend!

First off with all due respect to you and anyone else, I would reconsider the year of the truck in question. 2007.5 thru 2009 were not the golden years for those trucks due to the early emissions woes. Yes 2010 thru 2012 has the same issues, but not as bad as the earlier years. The soot buildup is really bad. The mileage on the truck is at a point even if you delete it now still has a lot of soot.

But on the other side of the coin, I'm sure there are loads of owners that don't have many issues, but they are far and few between.

This post is just to help you understand the early years, since your a DMAX guy.

Transmission issues can range from weak 5-6th gear clutch packs to torque converter issues. It really falls on the previous owner on how they drove that truck.

Just throwing out my $0.02...

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[contenderv07]

Welcome friend!

First off with all due respect to you and anyone else, I would reconsider the year of the truck in question. 2007.5 thru 2009 were not the golden years for those trucks due to the early emissions woes. Yes 2010 thru 2012 has the same issues, but not as bad as the earlier years. The soot buildup is really bad. The mileage on the truck is at a point even if you delete it now still has a lot of soot.

But on the other side of the coin, I'm sure there are loads of owners that don't have many issues, but they are far and few between.

This post is just to help you understand the early years, since your a DMAX guy.

Transmission issues can range from weak 5-6th gear clutch packs to torque converter issues. It really falls on the previous owner on how they drove that truck.

Just throwing out my $0.02...

awesome that is perfect!! I wasn't sold on this one but I did want to get a general consensus of how much it would be roughly. So in regards to the years what were some good ones?? I know the LBZ for dmax is the holy grail, lly were good but had heat issues, etc... but like I said before, still learning the cummins years. Thanks again for the info

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[Oil Stain]

2015-up IMHO.

2013 and 2014 had a lot of software updates for some reason. Again, most of the software issues should be pretty much done now anyway. They all have software and recalls at times, even the other brands.

Some are crazy sometimes. I had a Camaro where a recall was for an improper brake fuild lable. What I'm saying is that not all recalls are major safety issues.

You will find the right truck, just take your time and don't put in to much stock as to what the salesman says.

Again, IMHO buying a used diesel from any brand can be a crap shoot unless you have known the previous owner. There's no telling what has be done whether or not it's been deleted or such. Just because any truck has been deleted doesn't always equate to a perfect truck.

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[contenderv07]

2015-up IMHO.

2013 and 2014 had a lot of software updates for some reason. Again, most of the software issues should be pretty much done now anyway. They all have software and recalls at times, even the other brands.

Some are crazy sometimes. I had a Camaro where a recall was for an improper brake fuild lable. What I'm saying is that not all recalls are major safety issues.

You will find the right truck, just take your time and don't put in to much stock as to what the salesman says.

Again, IMHO buying a used diesel from any brand can be a crap shoot unless you have known the previous owner. There's no telling what has be done whether or not it's been deleted or such. Just because any truck has been deleted doesn't always equate to a perfect truck.

ugh can't swing that cost. I need to be in the 24-26k range

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[Cweaver]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get this 2500
https://www.hoyleautosalesnc.com/200...C_28558883.veh

Since I'm from the DMAX world, I'm still trying to learn all of the little things that need some attention. I keep reading about transmission issues if adding power. I plan on getting a CSP5 (love EFI tuning), but I wanted to address the trans.... When people are saying they get theirs rebuilt (or refreshed), how much *roughly* do they run?? I know with a DMAX the Allison for a rebuild is about 5k. Thanks for any info!

Get on cargurus.com that’s where I found my truck they have all kinds from 6.7s to 5.9s I found mine local in high point but some you may have to travel for the right deal


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[Dwelsh]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get this 2500
https://www.hoyleautosalesnc.com/200...C_28558883.veh

Since I'm from the DMAX world, I'm still trying to learn all of the little things that need some attention. I keep reading about transmission issues if adding power. I plan on getting a CSP5 (love EFI tuning), but I wanted to address the trans.... When people are saying they get theirs rebuilt (or refreshed), how much *roughly* do they run?? I know with a DMAX the Allison for a rebuild is about 5k. Thanks for any info!

I had an 07.5 megacab. Once i got it tuned it had some torque converter chatter in the higher gears when the boost would build. I had an aftermarket warranty and had the trans rebuilt. It was like 2600$ with kevlar clutches i believe and not really a good billet converter but a billet converter. ( still had converter chatter after) . But i had a rebuilt trans for a few hundred bucks so i wasnt complaining and it was only with the higher hp tunes. Im sure you could have a pretty stout trans built for 5 grand. Thats a clean truck i like it.

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[contenderv07]

I had an 07.5 megacab. Once i got it tuned it had some torque converter chatter in the higher gears when the boost would build. I had an aftermarket warranty and had the trans rebuilt. It was like 2600$ with kevlar clutches i believe and not really a good billet converter but a billet converter. ( still had converter chatter after) . But i had a rebuilt trans for a few hundred bucks so i wasnt complaining and it was only with the higher hp tunes. Im sure you could have a pretty stout trans built for 5 grand. Thats a clean truck i like it.

Yea the first thing I would do is delete it. Thank goodness I live in NC that doesn’t do emissions testing.
This is the other one I’m looking at but those wheels would have to go
https://www.handoautosales.com/2006-...3/Details.aspx

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[Dwelsh]

Yea the first thing I would do is delete it. Thank goodness I live in NC that doesn’t do emissions testing.
This is the other one I’m looking at but those wheels would have to go
https://www.handoautosales.com/2006-...3/Details.aspx

I like the gray one better. Just my opinion though. Where you located in nc? Ive bought alot and been to a bunch of dealers in nc haha

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