4R100 Trans upgrades?

99Stroke · Apr 5, 2013

Hi I got a late 99 7.3l and Im planing on installing a 38R turbo with the 2nd gen wheel along with 160cc injectors in the near future but first Im rebuilding my trans and was wondering what else does anyone suggest I should get for my rebuild to help keep it together. So far I got a BTS torque converter, BTS valve body, 6.0l trans cooler, and red eagle clutch packs. I do tow with my truck occasionally but mainly I just use it to drive myself around so ya any help or advice will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike

Lang · Apr 5, 2013

Honestly I'd just get a built BTS and be done.

dentexpowerstroke · Apr 6, 2013

x2 on just getting a bts and never having to worry again.

Justin@DP-Tuner · Apr 6, 2013

If getting it built by BTS is not plausible for you, I would say you have some very important and good parts on your list already.

bad12jr · Apr 6, 2013

That looks like a solid group of parts. Maybe replace the flexplate while your there since the trans will be out. But for that setup being under 400 horse I wouldt think you'd need much else.

Sent from my x2 chillin in the middle of no where

99Stroke · Apr 6, 2013

Ya I would just send it in to BTS but they have a 2 month wait last time I checked and I can do it cheaper myself. Any recommendations on what brand of flexplate?

bruce · Apr 6, 2013

your trans gonna have a 2 year unlimited mile or power warranty with after 2 years you pay shippin?

4.0l sahara · Apr 6, 2013

Your in Vermont and we are in ct if we could help you out. You don't need a flexplate with that amount of power imo.

Lang · Apr 6, 2013

99Stroke said:
Ya I would just send it in to BTS but they have a 2 month wait last time I checked and I can do it cheaper myself. Any recommendations on what brand of flexplate?

Do what cheaper?

DocBar · Apr 6, 2013

Lang said:
Do what cheaper?

I think he's saying he can build the trans, with the listed parts, cheaper than Brian.

OP, good luck with it, if you choose to go that route.

Groomzybanshee · Apr 7, 2013

Your trans with be nothing like Brian's.

Lang · Apr 7, 2013

I thought he had parts that nobody can purchase? This correct?

95powersmoker · Apr 7, 2013

Lol... The guy asks for advice on a parts list so he could rebuild his own transmission.... Yet of the 8 people who replied half just said send it to BTS.

OP... Sounds like you have a pretty good list started. Already got a few of the big parts I would be concerned about in a rebuild...

99Stroke · Apr 7, 2013

Ya I know it wont be anywhere near as built as a BTS trans but I cant be without a truck for a cpl weeks and right now I have around 2500 into parts and I have a trans shop near by me that I just worked out a deal with them by swapping labor on rebuilding my trans in return of me building them a cpl big steel shelves and a dock platform for the shop owners house. So I can either spend over 4 for a BTS trans or spend 2500ish and still have it hold up for what I use my truck for.

lincolnlocker · Apr 7, 2013

those are all good parts to use... if you dont beat on your truck, those parts will help...

live life full throttle

99Stroke · Apr 8, 2013

Well what Id like to know is there anything else I should look into upgrading while its all apart?

Lang · Apr 8, 2013

PM Mark Kovalsky, he's the trans wiz.

range91 · Apr 8, 2013

Cut the center support and put a snap ring under it. Also get rid of the 34 element intermediate sprag and get the 45.. There are some other ins and outs of mods when I build them but this stuff should make it hold for a while.

4.0l sahara · Apr 8, 2013

cut both sides of the center support and put a snap ring on both sides, shim under the center support feed bolt, Machine pressure plates for added clutches etc lots of stuff that can be done.