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Old 08-31-2007, 06:05 PM   #1
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Tranny shops/guys in DFW area

I'm getting closer to being ready to put a new tranny in my `68. I'm still contemplating installing one myself. But I'm also looking at having it done. So, do you guys know of any good shops that can sell me and install a quality built 700R4 (pretty sure that's the one I'll want)? I'd be particularly happy if I could find somewhere near the Plano area but that's just a bonus. Mainly I'm looking for reasonable price and quality work.

Also, I've got a three speed auto w/ column shifter, so I may have to deal with an issue on the detents I guess. Any thoughts there are appreciate as well.

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Old 08-31-2007, 06:50 PM   #2
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Phoeneix transmission in weatherford
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Old 08-31-2007, 07:43 PM   #3
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Phoeneix transmission in weatherford
I'll second this. They did the 4l60e in our 02 Trans Am. They did all the 'vette' internal upgrades & let me choose from several converter options. I checked around town for price quotes & was suprised (even though it still wasn't cheap..... it was cheaper than the alternatives):

GM dealership where the car was purchased = $3100 for a stock GM trans rebuild & flushing/re-using the original converter.

Local tranny place in Garland TX = $2800+ (estimate) based on what had failed within the trans & flushing/reusing the original converter.

Phoenix Trans = $2400 ~ 2800 based on what had failed within the trans. New converter.

The final price was $2480 installed & IIRC a 2yr/24K warranty. This trans will set you back in the seat on the 1/2 shift. I got a 2400 stall L/U converter & it really woke the LS1 up on the bottom end. Super clean shop & great service too!
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Old 09-01-2007, 01:17 AM   #4
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I'll second this. They did the 4l60e in our 02 Trans Am. They did all the 'vette' internal upgrades & let me choose from several converter options. I checked around town for price quotes & was suprised (even though it still wasn't cheap..... it was cheaper than the alternatives):

GM dealership where the car was purchased = $3100 for a stock GM trans rebuild & flushing/re-using the original converter.

Local tranny place in Garland TX = $2800+ (estimate) based on what had failed within the trans & flushing/reusing the original converter.

Phoenix Trans = $2400 ~ 2800 based on what had failed within the trans. New converter.

The final price was $2480 installed & IIRC a 2yr/24K warranty. This trans will set you back in the seat on the 1/2 shift. I got a 2400 stall L/U converter & it really woke the LS1 up on the bottom end. Super clean shop & great service too!
Curious about the "vette internals" The only difference Im aware or is the servo? Which is the cause of your firm shift. What else did they replace from a vette?
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Old 09-01-2007, 03:19 AM   #5
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Curious about the "vette internals" The only difference Im aware or is the servo? Which is the cause of your firm shift. What else did they replace from a vette?
Servo, valve body, & different (better + extra) clutches.
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It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar.....

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