Rebuild or run it?

[JNJchev77]

Found a local shop, referred by the Machine Shop that did the work on my 5.3. $975 for the rebuild, with rebuilt converter and shift kit. Although he didn't recommend the HD Shift kit, but a more mild kit. Pretty satisfied with what I found, and they seem to be a trust worthy shop. I've known my machine guy for a while. So Basically I will have $1175 in this trans after rebuild (with warranty), pretty happy with that!!

Thanks again for the help, dudes!

[AJII]

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Found a local shop, referred by the Machine Shop that did the work on my 5.3. $975 for the rebuild, with rebuilt converter and shift kit. Although he didn't recommend the HD Shift kit, but a more mild kit. Pretty satisfied with what I found, and they seem to be a trust worthy shop. I've known my machine guy for a while. So Basically I will have $1175 in this trans after rebuild (with warranty), pretty happy with that!!

Thanks again for the help, dudes!

I'd push for the HD2, it's known to help prolong the life of the 60e...and it needs all the help it can get. lol.

Just have him install it on its lightest setting and you'll be fine! Some trans shops try to do their own shift kit (drilling out and leaving out checkballs) that's not what you want.

However, if he's gonna warranty it, run whatever!

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by AJII

I'd push for the HD2, it's known to help prolong the life of the 60e...and it needs all the help it can get. lol.

Just have him install it on its lightest setting and you'll be fine! Some trans shops try to do their own shift kit (drilling out and leaving out checkballs) that's not what you want.

However, if he's gonna warranty it, run whatever!

I think a SK 4L60E is alot better from a reliability standpoint, The HD2 hits to hard on a mild engine & tight converter.

[JNJchev77]

Originally Posted by clinebarger

I think a SK 4L60E is alot better from a reliability standpoint, The HD2 hits to hard on a mild engine & tight converter.

That is almost exactly what the guy at the shop said. I don't want to be banging my head on every shift (exaggerating), but my wife would hate it. Not building a screamer (bout 350hp), so want this to be a comfortable driver. . I think with the Vette servo, that will be enough to improve the shifts for me.