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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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 Posted:12/22/2003 09:49 |
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Alex
You will not get much for 1300.00 bucks. If your code read incorrect 3rd gear ratio, that means it is slipping in 3rd gear, trans is gone. I recommend Suncoast if you don't want to do this again.
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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Alex Alvarez
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• miami, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 12/18/2003 |
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Posted:12/22/2003 16:47 |
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where can i get a suncoast trannie and how much is it????
thanks mike...
btw what do you recommend mike torque converter and tranny or what else to what i mentioned. |
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Ed Goodlet
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• Edgewood, WA, USA |
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• Registered on 6/28/2003 |
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Posted:12/22/2003 23:51 |
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Two awsome trannies you can put behing the PSD is the Suncoast or BTS from Brians Truck Shop. If I didn't get it done under warrenty thats where I would have gotten one. Unlimited HP gaurantee. |
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Douglas Dircks
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• New Richland, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 11/13/2003 |
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Posted:12/26/2003 12:53 |
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Either tranny would be the way to go if you never want to touch the tranny again.
Most Ford dealerships charge $2,700-3,000 plus for a rebuilt tranny with labor.
I paid a hair under $2,000 for my Ford rebuilt unit over a year ago and did the labor in trade for a buddy. I remember someone on the net claiming that BTS would put in a tranny for $3,500 or something with labor? That seems cheap, hard to believe it would include labor in and out.
The whole job took my buddy about 8 hours to do. I know homes and such are very cheap in Arkansas and construction laborers usually get paid half of what they do here in the twin cities of MN. It would be hard to get a truck to Arkansas with a bad tranny though. Most guys drive there truck down and have them do the labor I think before the tranny goes out.
There are probly more options locally for ,ost people however to have a Suncoast put in.
00 Excursion Limited 4x4 PSD 265/75/16 Ravo's Centerline rims Python 871XP
99 F250 x-cab short bed XLT 4x4 PSD 295/75/16 American Racing rims Viper 550 ESP stainless steel MAAP nerf bars Putco four piece grill inserts bumper poles and mud flaps air bags triple pillar pod Autometer Ultra Light fiberglass tannue cover and topper programmed pcm pulling 22 psi
99 F350 crew cab long bed drw Lariat 4x4 PSD 255/85/16 Python 871XP AIS fold down fifth wheel ball |
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Gregg S
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• Northern, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 5/19/2003 |
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• 36 posts |
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Posted:12/31/2003 11:00 |
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Just to reaffirm BTS or Suncoast are the two best in the USA. Do not worry about BTS having a 12mo. shorter warranty. If something happens even after the 24mo. he will still honor the origonal warranty. He also states unlimited H/P, and mileage I believe, in his warranty. Your quote of $1000-$1300 for a rebuild is extremely low. Somebody is lowballing you. Even if you did have Ford do the recall work on your trans, it most likely will cause problems due to the chip "traces" left on your ECM, Ford will viod your warranty claiming the chip did the damage. I have seen Suncoasts fail before and they were GREAT when it came to prompt warranty service. I have not personally seen a BTS fail so I can't comment on their warranty service. Both companies will ship their trannies to you for you to install. Plan on spending about $3500 + shipping for one of these trannies. Expect to spend no less then $2200 for a good rebuild and upgrades of your trans, from a good shop.
96F250,PSD,SC,LWB,4X4,lots of mods
89F150,4.9,RC,LWB,4X4,engine mods only |
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Alex Alvarez
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• miami, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 12/18/2003 |
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Posted:12/31/2003 14:22 |
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yeah the $ 1,000 was a friend of mine that is a tech a ford and he said he would charge me 1,000 to rebuild the broken pieces that broke. but let me know what you guys think... |
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E. Long
 
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:1/2/2004 08:02 |
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If you have a chip and are getting the tranny done at Ford under warranty, pull the chip. They will void warranty repair on your tranny..no if's and's or but's about it!
I paid $3,000 for a rebuilt tranny from Ford (including labor) that has a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty on it.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Alex Alvarez
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• miami, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 12/18/2003 |
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Posted:1/2/2004 11:21 |
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ok will do.... |
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Don Murray
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• Bridgewater, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2004 |
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Posted:1/5/2004 20:48 |
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Alex,
Go to ford and talk to them. If Ed is right and there was a recall you can complain to ford about your problem.
My father had a Tarus with 78000 miles the tranny blew and there was a recall on a problem that was for a differnt year and they replaced the tranny for $200.00.
One other thing, what type of chip are you using? Some increase the line pressure in the tranny and can cause shifting issues. If you can remove the chip and see if itr solves the problem...
Don
aKa The TRACTOR
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Don Murray
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• Bridgewater, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2004 |
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• 128 posts |
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Posted:1/5/2004 21:19 |
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• Ford Customer Service Division Manager
Jay D. Klahn. 313-845-7335 or fax 313-845-8999.
aKa The TRACTOR
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