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      10-19-2015, 07:40 PM   #1
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08 n54 coupe twin snails ??

Ok so i have moded my car. And have beat many american cars even some vetts. My tranny is going out milage is 100362. I dont know what the tranny cost is should i go standard or should i slap a nice 408 stroker d-1 procharger 4l80e then go turbo what opinions do yall have i live in the border by the way roma tx..


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      10-20-2015, 04:28 PM   #2
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I would replace the transmission.
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I would replace the transmission.
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      10-20-2015, 06:23 PM   #4
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How much are they. Anybody have one if so pm me
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in my experience, you can get trannys for pretty cheap just south of the border
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in my experience, you can get trannys for pretty cheap just south of the border
Santa Monica as well.
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Santa Monica as well.
Last time I was in Santa Monica, I saw too many trannies for my own comfort.
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      10-20-2015, 07:19 PM   #8
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Last time I was in Santa Monica, I saw too many trannies for my own comfort.
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Careful which tranny you buy.
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Be sure to get a good grip on the input shaft and give it a few good tugs to check for play.

Don't be afraid to stick a finger in the tail bearing to check for leaks either.
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Careful which tranny you buy.
If it says it's name is Caitlin, I'll run away
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What tranny should i buy.
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      10-21-2015, 05:47 PM   #12
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I was just thinking about your situation the other day and came to the conclusion that you sould slap a nice 408 stroker d-1 procharger 4l80e then go turbo

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I also believe you should slap a nice 408 stroker d-1 procharger 4l80e then go turbo
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What tranny should i buy.
The one with the biggest adams apple.
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