silverbullet4x4
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I hear you on that, I'm only about a year and a half removed from Engineering school and I can't even afford to get into one.
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I hear you on that, I'm only about a year and a half removed from Engineering school and I can't even afford to get into one.
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HobbyStock62
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Probably missed this, but what was done to te trans/what company?
smokinstroker
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If I'm correct Morgan built it himself.
HobbyStock62
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I'm assuming with billet intervals, stage 3 clutches and torque converter? Something along that line? Just wondering what is necessary for the 650-700 level.
Josh@DirtyDiesels
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I can't speak for what's in Morgan's trans but mine has a PI converter, billet input and low/reverse hub, and I honestly forget which clutches are in mine but it holds up to LOTS of abuse at that 650-700hp level
HobbyStock62
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Great, that's what I wanted to hear
Super08Duty
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Your basically correct. It's holding up much longer that I expected.
Josh@DirtyDiesels
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What did you expect to fail already? Clutches or shafts other than the input?
Super08Duty
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I expected a nice barbque sauce in the pan with blued steels.
HobbyStock62
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No one doing the billet intermediate? I don't really like the price tag on that one.
Josh@DirtyDiesels
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I've kinda been expecting to see that with mine too, but the last two times I have pulled the pan, once to do a solenoid and once just to take a look, it still looked perfect. Can't complain!
I was actually told by multiple reputable sources NOT to run a billet intermediate and that the stock one will handle the power just fine.
MorganY
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That is not whats necessary for 650hp and an #8300 truck IMO. I fried this trans from March until now...about 30,000 miles/2 yrs total on the trans. The first 20k was no problem, I had no icp and a laggy turbo setup. Ever since March, the last 10k miles has wiped it out. Surprised it lasted this long. For clutches, you need Elite's stage 4 raybestos clutch kit at the very LEAST if you are doing it yourself. The suncoast kit barely scratches the surface of extra clutch material. Waste of money and time if you're going big.
Direct pack has almost nothing left.. I am losing power from it. 1&2 hit like they should. Trans has the Suncoast Red Eagle clutch kit (IP3), billet input and low reverse. Trans didn't hold close to 650hp (maybe more) successfully... and that is $4k in parts including solenoids. The converter is an 1800 stall built by Circle D in Houston; it's my favorite part about the trans.
No icp yet!?
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sootie
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are the red altos better than stock tho?
MorganY
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Josh@DirtyDiesels
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NOPE! But did manage 660 on fuel out of it with LOW icp! Oiling problem should be taken care of VERY soon here... have some stuff waiting to go on
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Fwiw, I wouldn't recommend tackling a 5r110 on your own, unless you have the tools, equipment, and knowledge on how to build one. There's definitely more to them than meets the eye when putting in a clutch kit like the EDE Comp kit...
Not yet
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Whenever you are ready let me know and I'll send those tools to ya.
MorganY
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NOPE! But did manage 660 on fuel out of it with LOW icp! Oiling problem should be taken care of VERY soon here... have some stuff waiting to go on
Nice!
I agree. For what you pay in labor, Its not worth your time forgoing whatever you set aside to do it.
Thanks man
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