which is the better kit? regardless of builder or area, which is a better rebuild kit?

I looked at this for a long time. From all the post I read both are very good kits. No idea if looking at someone building but check with Merchant Automotive to the west of you. Mike L is selling another kit with precision converter that I read is good too.

Brian

yeah i talked to him the other day, very good guy! i just wanted to make sure that for my money i was gonna be getting the best kit

I would go with Suncoast as I and many others have had poor luck with ATS stuff.

Or could build you a trans to meet your exact requirements. 1 day turn around and I'll buy ya lunch to boot.

In answer to your question, I give the nod to the SC stuff. Keep in mind that neither are a 'rebuild' kit, rather, an upgrade kit.

thanks Eric! it wasnt anything personal or anything like that, please dont think it was. i just wanted to make sure i was getting the best upgrade for my money.

thanks Eric! it wasnt anything personal or anything like that, please dont think it was. i just wanted to make sure i was getting the best upgrade for my money.

Non taken at all, no worries.

Need to make sure your getting exactly what you want, its not a cheap upgrade you want to regret:)

Or could build you a trans to meet your exact requirements. 1 day turn around and I'll buy ya lunch to boot.

In answer to your question, I give the nod to the SC stuff. Keep in mind that neither are a 'rebuild' kit, rather, an upgrade kit.

LUNCH???? I never got that :D

Yeah, well..... YOU got a pig roast!

Look for a good builder and not a kit.

I got lunch but had to buy mine. LOL!!!!. O well I did get to see a Dodge blow so much soot all over Eric's leg. A good laugh. Sorry Eric. But Suncoast IV still doing good. Thanks for the great job.

Brian

I got lunch but had to buy mine. LOL!!!!. O well I did get to see a Dodge blow so much soot all over Eric's leg. A good laugh. Sorry Eric. But Suncoast IV still doing good. Thanks for the great job.

Brian

Next trip up Brian, lunch is on me, dont think I dont see your "future mods" list in your Sig:D

Yeah. I am hoping the build I have is ready though. But worst case a freshing up pack. Yeah probably could install twins myself or maybe have Tyler down here do the job. Still good job Eric. Have a Happy Thanksgiving which is almost over unless your having a 4 day weekend.

Brian

Full work weekend for me Brian, no time to sit around. Not going in today was very tough

I am kicking myself for not going in, six car pile with one in a 15ft culvert! I took off and left another guy Acting OPS Manager. DOH!

Go with Eric if you are close, you wont regret it!

Look for a good builder and not a kit.

Why is that mike? Do not most "builders" simply install the "kit"? Granted, ther are a few that know some super secret squirrell tricks...but unless he is goin to goto a specialized shop that is certified crazy about the allison all he is gonna get is the kit he would buy anyways.

Why is that mike? Do not most "builders" simply install the "kit"? Granted, ther are a few that know some super secret squirrell tricks...but unless he is goin to goto a specialized shop that is certified crazy about the allison all he is gonna get is the kit he would buy anyways.

I think what Mike L was trying to say was theres more to it than just getting the kit components, if the install is incorrect it doesnt matter how strong the parts are they will fail because of incorrect installation.

I think what Mike L was trying to say was theres more to it than just getting the kit components, if the install is incorrect it doesnt matter how strong the parts are they will fail because of incorrect installation.

Correct.:D

Why is that mike? Do not most "builders" simply install the "kit"? Granted, ther are a few that know some super secret squirrell tricks...but unless he is goin to goto a specialized shop that is certified crazy about the allison all he is gonna get is the kit he would buy anyways.

Lets say you have a trans with 130k on it and you take it to a shop to have a kit installed. When he's done, you still have a trans that has 130k on it with upgraded clutches. A good builder won't upgrade a trans in that manner and would "update" it with new bearings, seals, etc. This is usually a good seperation in price than just poping it open and sticking clutches in it....also takes a bit more time as well.

I can pretty much gaurantee, if you are only paying 6-800 in labor, all you are getting are new clutches and shift kit. I doubt any trans shop in the country would refresh an Allison for less than 1k and figure them to be more in the 12-1500 area. So in this case, the earlier the better. I usually do a lower mileage trans with little abuse for less than a 5sp with 100k plus on it. The overhaul kit for an Allison is one of the most expensive.