OK guys so i think its finnally time to put a new high performance tranny in the dmaxx. . .
Its a 2003 lb7 with banks six gun and speedloader, bullydog adjustable propane kit, banks ram air, dual 5 inch exhaust with no mufflers or cats, transgo shift kit, banks intercooler, it has a 6 inch lift with 35s. I dont tow much just my 22 ft ski boat but i do like to smoke the ricers and hit the mud and trails (as im sure we all do!!!:ro) )

Im sure this topic has been covered 10000000 times but as i said im new to this i did a quick search and didnt find what i really wanted,

Im pretty sure that the 2 big names are ATS and SUNCOAST but not sure which one would be for me? I saw that bullydog came out with a new tranny also which might be a alright deal for me since i can get them wholesale through www.4wheelparts.com (http://www.4wheelparts.com) (im a dealer so let me know if i can get you something)

I dont really know how these tranny swaps/kits work. . . do you send them your tranny and they rebuild it? or do you get a brand new trans? I want to make sure i get a new torque converter along with whatever i end up doing. I live in minnesota right outside of the twin cities and go to college in colorado (so if i find someone inbetween there where they could sell me a tranny and put it in would be a good option)

I want a tranny that wont break and will be able to take the abuse of a 19 year old--as my dad says "we were all 19 once"

one question comes to my mind when looking at these tranns such as when it says "core charge" what is meant by that? is that money you have to pay or money they pay you for your old tranny? I know i know its a stupid question but as i said ive never had to do tranny work and dont really want to do my first one to be with a high performance dmaxx

So i could really need you guys help!!!
Hopefully we have some dealers on this site that can help me out with a good tranny at a good price.

thanks a lot everyone!!!!

This site is great and since ive been a memeber i cant get enough of it!!!!!!
thanks again
BRAD

:help: pleaseeee :help2:

I'd stick with ATS or Suncoast, so far bullydog's tranny stuff hasn't been to impressive. and both companies will give you the tranny in either kit for or completely assembled. Obviously the assembled tranny is more expensive, but you get a warranty.

The core charge is a temporary charge you pay until they get your parts back. So if you buy an assembled tranny from either place you will pay say 600 bucks for a core and they will hold that money until they get your old tranny back. They use your tranny for parts, so the "Encourage" you to send them back their parts, and core charge is a pretty big incentive.

dont bother with a Bullydog trans.

Suncoast or ATS; cant go wrong with either of those companies.

Did he say "bullydog" and "trans upgrade" in the same post?

I've seen the BullyDog stuff first hand, Stick with ATS or Suncoast.

thanks for the help any places to buy them? maybe from people on the site and what kit do you reccomend? i would like to get the warranty. Last question on the core charge since the ats's website core charge is 2100$ or something around there does that mean you have to pay that plus the trans price? for example. . . I buy the top of the line ats kit for a whopping 7,733.00$ do i then pay 9,833.00 for the trans and once i send mine back they give me 2100 back? or do i pay a final 5,366.00? once again sorry about all of this i am kinda new to this whole thing.
thanks BRAD

Brad, you have it exactly right.

I buy the top of the line ats kit for a whopping 7,733.00$ do i then pay 9,833.00 for the trans and once i send mine back they give me 2100 back?
thanks BRAD


Yes, for an ATS contact Wade in the Supporting Vendor section he is in CO.

I never even knew there was a "supporting vendor section" THANKS!!! and dmaxallitech what do you mean by i have things right?
thanks brad