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[Corkey]

Update: The bill is 5k in parts an 1700 in labor for this rebuild for the trans

The guy has been doing this for 30+years and is very well known around our area

From what I gathered, 16 clutches instead of 12

Billet input shaft

Sup premier triple disc low stall converter

ATS billet flex plate " which iv had but never installed"

Upgraded VB "believe he said something about drilling A 1\8" hole to allow more fluid or something about higher line pressure after the trans tune"

I don't have the money for a revmax or one from Randy's trans, so I went towards this route

Does come with a 1 or 2 year warranty an to return 15 days for a recheck on the install

$6,895 is the total price, should get it back next Friday

I do recall him explaining this kit https://www.xtremediesel.com/transgo...iABEgKAu_D_BwE

I tried looking up the SUP PREIMER triple disc converter but he said they don't do retail and they are right above me in Seattle, WA

Installing the bypass kit as well

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[AK Bob]

Update: The bill is 5k in parts an 1700 in labor for this rebuild for the trans

The guy has been doing this for 30+years and is very well known around our area

From what I gathered, 16 clutches instead of 12

Billet input shaft

Sup premier triple disc low stall converter

ATS billet flex plate " which iv had but never installed"

Upgraded VB "believe he said something about drilling A 1\8" hole to allow more fluid or something about higher line pressure after the trans tune"

I don't have the money for a revmax or one from Randy's trans, so I went towards this route

Does come with a 1 or 2 year warranty an to return 15 days for a recheck on the install

$6,895 is the total price, should get it back next Friday

I do recall him explaining this kit https://www.xtremediesel.com/transgo...iABEgKAu_D_BwE

I tried looking up the SUP PREIMER triple disc converter but he said they don't do retail and they are right above me in Seattle, WA

Installing the bypass kit as well

Sound reasonable to me.

Please keep us posted.

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[Corkey]

I hope it'll be a noticeable difference compared to a stock 68.

Said it'll lock up in 3rd\6th, I wouldn't notice a big difference with easy driving, but on higher or WOT at 230-250psi line pressure, I'll certainly feel it grab and quickly shift.

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[Chrisn162001]

Does 1700 labor include installation?

If not you can find a much better deal for the parts list you have listed.

On the 16 clutch count overdrive ask him if he is using the stock drum or upgrading to the sonnax drum.

Just my opinion but builders who can’t build the valve body them selfs vs buying a Revmax or Randy’s have no business building these transmissions.

I’d stay away from the tgo valve body kit and opt for a dnj channel plate and sonnax oversized solenoid switch valve and a tgo reprogramming kit for the accum springs and cover.

I see no mention of pump mods. Pump mods absolutely need to be done to make the trans reliable.


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[Chrisn162001]

Around the same price but has a much better parts list.

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[Corkey]

I didn't get all the specs from him.

He spoke German to me when he was going off on everything; I couldn't keep up.

The pump is for sure getting modded out.

That's all disassembled, machining, parts, and fluids for $6895.

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[Metal Tech]

I read the list of upgraded parts, and if this is for 2008 listed under your user name, I'd like to add a suggestion, upgraded trans computer.

I added the Revmax valve body and computer. 2007.5-2009 had a separate computer for the trans (pass side firewall).

While his valve body mod will allow more pressure, it will not change the shift characteristics.

The Revmax computer changes upshift to more like the tow haul mode.

It lets the trans downshift without pressing the go pedal to the floor.

6th gear is held until like 53 instead of 40 stock.

Just food for thought.

I think the programming is the same for the newer 68REF trucks that control the trans with engine ECM.

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[Corkey]

I'm just going with what my trans guy recommended.

He is putting a tune in it after the install; however, I'll probably get a hold of Tom at Revmax to relay what was installed and adjust any adjustments afterward.

For the past two weeks, iv been nonstop researching via here or YouTube on upgrades, pros, cons, triple-disc converters, drums, input shafts, fluids, etc.

Again, i hope it will be a big difference when completed; 7k is a good chunk of money for hoping my expectations will be met.

Nonetheless, I don't think ill be disappointed.

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[Corkey]

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There is the culprit.

The input shaft snapped right at the splines inside the converter and could not get the broken piece out.

I picked the truck up today, and he recommended a 1-2 week in town driving for the trans relearn process to be accurate.

I'll return in 15 days for a recheck on everything and make any adjustments if needed.

My one question is, he installed just a soft tune, I believe he called it.

Will or shall I get a hold of the doc to get any benefit out of the Trans that way?

Or continue with whatever my builder did.

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[CrazyTrain]

20220514_144701.jpg

There is the culprit.

The input shaft snapped right at the splines inside the converter and could not get the broken piece out.

I picked the truck up today, and he recommended a 1-2 week in town driving for the trans relearn process to be accurate.

I'll return in 15 days for a recheck on everything and make any adjustments if needed.

My one question is, he installed just a soft tune, I believe he called it.

Will or shall I get a hold of the doc to get any benefit out of the Trans that way?

Or continue with whatever my builder did.

Definately, see the Dr.

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