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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 12:44 AM
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Car: 97 200sx se-r, 82 Trans/Am
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Please reply asap: B&m trans pak. is it the bad one.

I am rebuilding my 700 tranny. I have a choice of the standard rebuild or the b&m trans pack with the better clutches and other stuff.

You guys say that the b&m is bad for the tranny. Is this one okay to use???

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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 02:38 AM
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Anything by B&M is bad.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 05:16 AM
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Stay away from B&M. If you need the right parts (that work), call me at 800 7763288 M-S 10-6 PST, and I will be glad to help?
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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The trans pak isn't a rebuild kit.. it's a shift kit.

There's NO difference between the $25 Shift Improver Kit and the $45 TransPak for the 700r4 automatic!!! None! Okay, well, there's one- the TransPak comes with a new filter. That's it! I can get a 700r4 filter from Pep Boys for $10.

Pro Built, are B&M's rebuild kits bad also? I thought it was just their shift kits.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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Car: 97 200sx se-r, 82 Trans/Am
Engine: 350 bored to 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.45
the kit the guy wants to use is the b&m rebuild kit. It has better clutches and other things too.

What do you guys think. Shell out the cash or just go with the stock rebuild?

No transgo right now. I have no money. too bad for me.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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B&M shift kits suck... they bang way to hard and cause the tranny to blow... I am speaking out of experience. I hear nothing but good things about TransGo... and the probuilt guy definetly knows what he is talking about... so avoid B&M if at all possible.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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Car: 97 200sx se-r, 82 Trans/Am
Engine: 350 bored to 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.45
so even the b&m clutches would be bad?

The guy tells me they could last a bit longer than the stock.

Wouldn't the b&m be better than no shift kit at all?

Thanks for the help guys...As usual.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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Car: 97 200sx se-r, 82 Trans/Am
Engine: 350 bored to 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.45
Remember this is the full kit with b&m clutches and bands and stuff. This is not just the shift kit.

Is this better for me to use than stock or should I go with the regular rebuild and have no shift kit???

My option is b&m or nothing. that is it.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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I would avoid it if I were in your shoes. I would just asoon see you use the 4L60E factory Clutches and Band.
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