Tranny Shop Houston / Dallas

[Tallowood_Air]

someone refer me to a shop in Houston or Dallas?

I need to do something with my tranny.

Just put on the S/C and the 1-2 shift is getting longer and longer......

Also, recommendations for parts / brands?

[CONRAD II]

any idea why this is happening?

[LEcustoms]

Did you get the solenoids upgraded when you did the sc? This increases your line pressure and prevents your bands from slipping. If you take it to the dealer they charge around $400-$500 for it. They replace your factory solenoids wth corvette solenoids. I think parts are around $150. Should help. Good luck

[Tallowood_Air]

Originally Posted by LEcustoms

Did you get the solenoids upgraded when you did the sc? This increases your line pressure and prevents your bands from slipping. If you take it to the dealer they charge around $400-$500 for it. They replace your factory solenoids wth corvette solenoids. I think parts are around $150. Should help. Good luck

no, I didn't. I thought the tanny would last a little while, at least...

Originally Posted by CONRAD II

any idea why this is happening?

no, I don't know enough about transmissions to say anything definite, but it reminds me of a transmission on its way out.

[LEcustoms]

The engines in the h2's are indestructable the tranny's not so much. You might wanna consider getting the solenoids and see what happens. It might give you some more time before you need a rebuild. If you do need a rebuild it might be your bands. Either way you might want to think about that upgrade it'll help your tranny out alot.

[pdsq99f4]

Sounds like your band is burnt. This happens a lot on SC H2's. You need beef up the trans with a better band and clutches, shift kit, and bump the shift pressures with a tune. Not quite sure, but maybe even a corvette servo also if the H2 doesn't already have one.

[drmiles]

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ighlight=460le

[drmiles]

Have a look at this site and it will provide you with further information on the 4L65E(450HP), 4L80E(1000HP) and 4L85E(1200HP) (maximum high perf or race settings).

http://www.e700r4.com/

Quote from site "#LS1-700. Crankshaft spacer to install an early type 4L60E transmission or 4L80E on a LS1 type motor. Six longer flywheel bolts included. The LS1 flywheel is reused. The flywheel goes on first then the spacer. The torque converter bolt holes in your flywheel must be elongated to fit your non-LS1 torque converter bolt circle. Cost $85.00

#10C. Crossmember for the 4L60E to 4L80E transmission conversion, 2000 up Tahoe and some others. This custom made crossmember moves the transmission mount to the correct position for the 4WD Tahoe 4L60E to 4L80E conversion. Works with the #3XX deep cast aluminum pan that holds 3 3/4 extra quarts of fluid. Cost $310.00. On some trucks the crossmember will slide to the rear. This price includes a $140.00 core charge, return your old crossmember in good undamaged condition for a refund.

#10C2. Crossmember for the 4L60E to 4L80E transmission conversion, 2000 up Tahoe and some others. This custom made crossmember moves the transmission mount to the correct position for the 4WD Tahoe 4L60E to 4L80E conversion. Must be used with a late model type pan. Cost $285.00. On some trucks the crossmember will slide to the rear. This price includes a $140.00 core charge, return your old crossmember in good undamaged condition for a refund.

#10T. You get the 4L80E to Tahoe 4L60E transfer case adapter, custom made 4L80E to 4L60E transfer case output shaft, 4L60E to 4L80E wiring adapters, LS1 motor to 4L80E crankshaft spacer and a #10C custom built 4L80E crossmember that moves the transmission mount to the correct position. You saw it here first. Even the best built 4L60E transmission in a heavy 4WD supercharged Tahoe wont last long, a built 4L80E transmission is twice as strong as a built 4L60E transmission. Cost $1074.00 Nicely priced also with all things considered!!

[drmiles]

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...t=transmission

From this thread

Good luck

[Tallowood_Air]

Gentlemen, thank you all very much for the input.

Do any of you know a shop that does work like this in the Houston or Dallas area?

[wingnut2u]

Tallow,

Kind of funny, by the replies you almost would have thought this was a trick question. Like you I just installed a SC and I know it is just a matter time before I need some tranny work, especially since I have an '03 with the old style transmission.

To answer your question, no I do not know of a shop in the Dallas or Houston area to refer you to for this kind of work, but if someone ever does give you an answer please let me know, maybe we can go in together and work a package deal.

Do you live in Dallas or Houston?