transmission upgrade

[EAMan]

I would like to upgrage my transmission. I have a SO 2003 quad 4x4 with a 47re in it. I am running the quadzilla race box. I dynod my truck at 310hp and think it is time to upgrage the transmission. I have noticed that it is starting to shutter when I take off from a dead stop. What are some options. I eventually want to run about 400hp. Any help.

 

[Parks]

Have you tried searching yet? If not I am sure you can find more information than you could have ever imagined.

Good luck.

 

[oilrunner]

I have a 2004 305, I went with DTT torque converter, with their (new) reworked factory dodge valve body. It works great, has a factory fresh dodge valve body that DTT modifies for increased trans pressures.

It also, flows fluid while truck is in park, so extended idle time is no problem.

I have a billet input shaft, accumalator and piston. I really like the firmer shifts and ability to get the power to the ground in a hurry... . No worries with future mods, trans is now bullet proof. Only had 8,000 miles on rig when I did the mods. Not sure why I waited so long?????????

Bill Kondolay builds a damn fine trans... ... ... ... ... Even though a buddy and I did all the work! We spent the weekend to do the trans upgrades. This included taking pre and post trans pressure readings, pulling trans and removing stock crap, install new converter, valve body, billet input shaft, accumalator, piston, reinstall trans, test drive, Oh, we did have (only after all work was completed) a few cold brews while laughing and admiring stock crap removed. The plastic accumalator and piston sure doesn't compare to the high quality billet stuff we installed. Still trying to figure out what to do with the stock input shaft???? Anybody need a cheap billy club??????? Everything else went to the local dump.

Good luck... ... ... .

 

[JLitton]

Tman - My brother used to live in North Pole. I am assuming you are in the Air Force? My brother is now in Alamogordo, NM working on F117's.

 

[DWestfall]

EAMAN my truck has had that launch shudder from day 1. 89k on it now. I too dynoed mine and got similiar results. 302HP/562TQ Corrected. 310HP/574TQ uncorrected. I would do a search on that launch shudder. It is either pinion angle, motor mounts need to be loosened and truck started, or carrier bearing needs to be dropped 1/2 inch. I have not tried eitherof those. I have been wanting to do upgrade on trans but no spare $ to do so. I have turned up my line pressure though. Good luck.

 

[RMalone]

T-man do you expect me to believe you had no malt beverages while working on that transmission, yeah right. :-laf



On a serious note I've been very happy with my DTT also, you better like a firm shift though. DTT's don't really shift they pop, on mine it shifts smoother under WOT than when puttering. I love it!!



I do think there are numerous viable options in aftermarket trannies so do some searches, check your wallet, and if you can drive a few trucks with built trannies so VERY much the better.