Those with ATS trans... opinions?

[AMassaro]

I found a shop locally that uses ATS exclusively. They say ATS is as bulletproof as you can get. I know the prices for ATS stuff is higher than most, but is it really worth it? I'm tempted to go this route, stage 4 or 5. Just want to do it right first time, with a total swap. I do like the 3 year warrantee...

 

[WUnderwood]

last I heard, there was a waiting list for the trannies because they didnt have any cores, but that might have changed. I am also looking at ATS trannies, so let us know what you find out

 

[osiris]

i personally would go with some other company like dtt or suncoast to name a few. PM me if you would like to know why as i dont like to get into the bashing on these forums

 

[BRayls]

i personally would go with some other company like dtt or suncoast to name a few. PM me if you would like to know why as i dont like to get into the bashing on these forums

question was for ats owners. this is why trans topics get off base very fast. :-{} topic was not what do you use and why.

 

[driverno8]

I like my ATS. It's holding everything I've thrown at it. 1142tq and doesn't slip.

 

[Got HO?]

question was for ats owners. this is why trans topics get off base very fast. :-{} topic was not what do you use and why.

Sounds to me that he may have had personal experience with the product in question and won't go into detail publicly. I don't see a problem with that, do you?

 

[osiris]

question was for ats owners. this is why trans topics get off base very fast. :-{} topic was not what do you use and why.

yah and i was an ATS owner so i probably have some input on it i said i didnt want to bash anyone online

 

[BRayls]

I wonder about anyone not willing to say publicly about their problem with a manufacturer. a bashing is not stating the problem.

 

[osiris]

question was for ats owners. this is why trans topics get off base very fast. :-{} topic was not what do you use and why.

there is nothing wrong with me not wanting to state publicly what my problems were/are. If you would like to know send me a PM and ill be more than happy to talk about it with you. I see no reason for you to "wonder" about me just because i wont get into this publicly

 

[redfuelrules]

What is this

You 'wonder' about someone that is respectful enough to share their experiences with a manufacturer in a private, respectful way, instead of flying off the handle and taring them a new one. What is this? Russia(ville)? :-laf

 

[Diesel Nut]

You 'wonder' about someone that is respectful enough to share their experiences with a manufacturer in a private, respectful way, instead of flying off the handle and taring them a new one.

I agree. Some people just don't like to hear that their favorate transmission, or turbo, or whatever is having negative press, so a war starts, similar to what was happening here. Atleast he is willing to tell his story and not try and take anything away from ATS.

 

[BRayls]

You 'wonder' about someone that is respectful enough to share their experiences with a manufacturer in a private, respectful way, instead of flying off the handle and taring them a new one. What is this? Russia(ville)? :-laf

yes I wonder because if you wanted to talk the topic you have choices. post on the topic , pm the person yourself (nice choice if you dont want to talk about the topic in the open). now Russiaville , home to 40 or more percent of the people that build the 48re and most of the dc autos. stop in anytime your north of Indy 50 miles or so

 

[JTBMC]

I have had my ATS for 180,000 miles and it just went last night, not quite Bullet Proof but almost. I pull heavy almost every day up to 30,000 pounds.

I twisted the (Hardened) Input shaft at the torque converter and a piece of the shaft is now stuck in the converter. There is no debris what so ever in the pan, now that says a whole lot for ATS and thier Transmissions.

The trans was running at 140 degrees at the time of failure.

The trans in my opinion is great improvement over stock & preformed perfect for me.

I however may need a new trans and am searching the options of which one to go with sense so many other Vendors have entered the game with new rules of engaugement.

I would like to see who is offering the best for my needs. I do like the durability of the Triple Disk TC and dont want to loose my exhaust braking and 2nd gear lock up.

Thanks TJ

 

[Parks]

************Keep it to the topic. If you don't have an ATS don't post. *********

 

[BErmoyan]

I read a few of those negative comments, but we went with ATS anyway. Heck, they are 30 min from me, not some trained installer. We had a slight problem with wiring, the truck got stuck in OD once, but it was a loose wire. Other than that, it runs like a champ. Level 5 used to slip like crazy and now there is no way it would slip. I think they did a great job, but I had the true pros install it. We didn't go all out with stage 5, but did the TC, VB, Input shaft, and Co-pilot. I'll probably upgrade again if the stock parts cant hold up.

 

[evldsl]

************Keep it to the topic. If you don't have an ATS don't post. *********

" MAN THAT IS ALL YOU NEED TO SAY!"

 

[smokinrod]

Been There twice and learned a good lesson ,and I am going to tell you for free BUY A SUNCOAST ,and thats all I have to say.

 

[Bekim]

We could all benefit from info on your experience. Please enlighten us. Just the facts, and we can draw our own, more informed conclusions

Thanks
Mike
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yah and i was an ATS owner so i probably have some input on it i said i didnt want to bash anyone online

 

[BRayls]

I have had my ATS for 180,000 miles and it just went last night, not quite Bullet Proof but almost. I pull heavy almost every day up to 30,000 pounds.

I twisted the (Hardened) Input shaft at the torque converter and a piece of the shaft is now stuck in the converter. There is no debris what so ever in the pan, now that says a whole lot for ATS and thier Transmissions.

The trans was running at 140 degrees at the time of failure.

The trans in my opinion is great improvement over stock & preformed perfect for me.

I however may need a new trans and am searching the options of which one to go with sense so many other Vendors have entered the game with new rules of engaugement.

I would like to see who is offering the best for my needs. I do like the durability of the Triple Disk TC and dont want to loose my exhaust braking and 2nd gear lock up.

Thanks TJ

I wonder where they get them from(input shafts). I am betting most come from the same vendor. I know those that race gassers know the name(coan engineering) ,they buy many parts from TCI only to grind off the name/numbers and use.

 

[JTBMC]

I dont know where the shafts come from but I watched them assemble and weld up my tc while I was at the shop in Denver Colorado. I also watched them build & bench test my trans be for re-installing in the truck.

TJ