I took my trans in for a check.I was told 2-3 gears were toast and my rebuild wwoyld cost $650(he said it would handle 450-500 hp).I didn't notice any problems before the teardown.Does this sound right? Also I was told that there was no warranty if I used my TCI torque conv.He suggested a GM unit with about 2200 stall.What you think?He comes highly recommended.Opinions? Thanks

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89 formula 350, 73000k, 9-bolt 3.27, gutted MAF,dynomax muffler,gutted air box,kn,accel 8.8 coil wires,dunlop 60/235
g-tech best(9 runs)14.48@101.1(G-tech records actual speed at 1/4 mile not a true "trap speed" 0-60=5.91
track best(3 runs muncie,in 88 degrees)14.51@96.0 60' 2.089
in the garage waiting to go in are alum. L98 heads(bowl job by scoggins-dickey),ported high-flo edelbrock base,SLP runners, Jethot coated SLP 1 5/8 headers,zz3 cam 208/221 .474/510,1LE alum. driveshaft,TCI 2200 stall,LPE feul reg.,TPIS air foil,Flowmaster ForceII cat back,Gold crane 1.5 rollers,Eagle forged 5.7 rods,TRW Speed-Pro forged -21cc dish pistons,MSD 6A,8.5 wires,BlasterII coil,lots of ARP bolts,

[This message has been edited by L98FORM89 (edited May 30, 2001).]

 

Come on guys. I need some help here...

 

As far as no warranty with a TCI, or any other converter for that matter, I don't blame him. Allot can happen to a tranny when a converter lets go (and I am not that big a fan of TCI to begin with). I do have my doubts about a tranny for that price that is to handle that much power. Is this a good friend? Usually, a high price doesn't gauranty you will get a good job but a lowball one makes it difficult to. As for the GM converter, I worked in a Buick dealer for @ 4 years and I NEVER had a GM Reman converter go bad.

 

Thanks Transfixleo.This is a friend of a friend who owns a small shop.Thanks for the advice on the TC I'll go with the GM for now(Vigalante next maybe).What should a build up cost to handle 450-500 hp? Shouldn't I have noticed SOMETHING if the 2-3 gears were bad?

[This message has been edited by L98FORM89 (edited May 30, 2001).]

 

With a good warranty and proper install plus the converter, expect $15-1800 plus hard parts.