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Old 01-13-2009, 11:33 PM
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The trans on the VHO went out on the way back from san fran last month and now it's time to get it runnin again. Any of you guys know a good trans shop here in bako??

Is Cottman still around? Any help or recommendations are appreciated
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I got my **** built at All Automatic. They are pretty cool and did a good job. They completely rebuilt the 4l80e and put in a shift kit for $1100. Good price for me.

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Originally Posted by sc_customs
The trans on the VHO went out on the way back from san fran last month and now it's time to get it runnin again. Any of you guys know a good trans shop here in bako??

Is Cottman still around? Any help or recommendations are appreciated
talk to Jim, he did an awesome job on my tranny and Edge Racing Converters custom TC ~$2K total, same build sheet as FLT Lvl 3:

performance built pump
Prep case for assembly.
8 B/W hi-energy clutches w/koleen steels in 3-4 clutch
Seal & gasket kit
Bushing kit
Alto wide 2-4 red lined band with reinforced anchor
Bonded pistons/input drum
Beast sun shell
B/W 29 element sprag
4L65 low roller clutch
Transgo HD-2 shift kit
Corvette servo
New solenoids
New internal wiring harness
New GM Spacer plate
B/W clutches
Updated aluminum accumulator pistons
prepped valvebody
Filter
Set end play to Cal Speed specs
Jim also makes some tuning tweeks included ( torque mngt. delete, lockup setpoint, etc.)

Did I say I Love my Tranny/TC, I f you want you can give me a call and drive mine to get a feel for it . Then you just tell him to set it up just like mine.
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hey im from fresno i am also looking for a good trans shop can you help me out
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hey im from fresno i am also looking for a good trans shop can you help me out
call me about an hour, and I'll be available to give you some info
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all automatic is a good place, our shop is right down the street.
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know how much a rebuild for a 4L65e usually runs?
Old 01-24-2009, 11:26 PM
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ok i'm taking it in on monday and i'm still undecided on where to take it... help!!
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ok i'm taking it in on monday and i'm still undecided on where to take it... help!!
I keep hearing an advertisement on Krab radio for Brandon's Transmission ( http://www.brandonstransmission.com/Home_Page.php ). Never heard of them so idk how good they are but i thought id throw another option out there.
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hmmm...looks like a decent place. the estimates are definitely the right price


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