Right now my truck is bone stock. It only has 30,000 miles and the tranny has never been stressed. I want to upgrade the tranny so I don't have to worry about it when I start doing power upgrades. Can I get away with just a Transgo kit and a new torque converter? Or should I go for the Suncoast Stage III? I'm not doing anything huge on power. Just exhaust and an Edge Juice w/ ***. I would maybe like to upgrade to the Hot Juice though.

Right now my truck is bone stock. It only has 30,000 miles and the tranny has never been stressed. I want to upgrade the tranny so I don't have to worry about it when I start doing power upgrades. Can I get away with just a Transgo kit and a new torque converter? Or should I go for the Suncoast Stage III? I'm not doing anything huge on power. Just exhaust and an Edge Juice w/ ***. I would maybe like to upgrade to the Hot Juice though.

Suncoast 3 is what you need.

Ok. Thanks Mike!

A transgo kit and converter is good for 500RwHp. From what you've said that should cover you just fine and save you a few bucks. You can spend more but the Transgo and converter will do what your asking for no problem.

so which is it? one says suncoast stage III one says torque converter and transgo will do fine?????

Pulling the tranny is a big job I would do all I could while it was out.

Pulling the tranny is a big job I would do all I could while it was out.
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If one were to choose a tuner that would put the engine output up to 450-475 HP (No More), what would be the difference between going with a suncoast III and suncoast IV tranny upgrade? Would they both feel identical and the IV is just "overkill" or would there be a difference in the feel of each one? I ask because I wonder if the only reason one should purchase a stage IV is solely because he plans to upgrade to 500+ HP.

I have read a lot but really don't have much first hand experience !!

My take is this and this is the direction I am going :

A transgo and convertor probably can do a whole lot.......but one guys may hold up better than anothers. The TC and shift kit intalled is at least $2500(and they're pretty deep into your trans.). A SCIII is only $1000 more but you are pretty much assured that you have plenty of trans. for most of what you can throw at it (new clutches and so forth)!!

A SCIV......seems to really be best for people running twins, big big hp, nitrous, propane, sled pulling, serious drag racing , etc. !! A SCIII should be "more" than most of us need for 100-200 rwhp tunes and daily driving (Juice on 5, Predator on 100, PPE Hot,etc.) !!

I am getting a SCIII and spending my extra $600 on lift pumps instead of a SCVI !!

I have read a lot but really don't have much first hand experience !!

My take is this and this is the direction I am going :

A transgo and convertor probably can do a whole lot.......but one guys may hold up better than anothers. The TC and shift kit intalled is at least $2500(and they're pretty deep into your trans.). A SCIII is only $1000 more but you are pretty much assured that you have plenty of trans. for most of what you can throw at it (new clutches and so forth)!!

A SCIV......seems to really be best for people running twins, big big hp, nitrous, propane, sled pulling, serious drag racing , etc. !! A SCIII should be "more" than most of us need for 100-200 rwhp tunes and daily driving (Juice on 5, Predator on 100, PPE Hot,etc.) !!

I am getting a SCIII and spending my extra $600 on lift pumps instead of a SCVI !!
Great reply, What do you PRO'S think ??, I want suncoast upgrades too but if a SC III will do it fine for street playing and occasional blasts down the track why should one spend more for a SC IV ?-- Thanks.:D