New Tranny on the way

[XLR8N]

nice, RAPTOR,

[DarkCharisma]

Originally Posted by muddychevy98

anything you can give us will be a help! about how long did it take you to do the swap?

I did it mostly by myself after work, I had to "force" a lot of things off because they were seized or stuck, but I dont' think yours will have the same issue.

If you put it into solid work hours, it probably took me around 16 to do it, not counting food, drink, Autozone, or first aid kit runs. It was really a learning experience; if you've changed a transmission before, it'll be cake.

I bet I could do it with my eyes closed now though.

[XLR8N]

Originally Posted by DarkCharisma

If you put it into solid work hours, it probably took me around 16 to do it,

dangg son, thats a long time. i would say 4-6 hours

[DarkCharisma]

Originally Posted by XLR8N

dangg son, thats a long time. i would say 4-6 hours

Yes, but I'm also a n00b who went really slow and had to CUT off the torque converter, and also had to improvise a lot of things.

The guy who did my rear-main seal cross-threaded the TC bolts.

[muddychevy98]

well time isn't too big of a concern for me as long as i can get it done in a weekend!

[tatoodkelt]

Originally Posted by muddychevy98

well time isn't too big of a concern for me as long as i can get it done in a weekend!

We gotcha covered bro. You saw how easy it was in the Chevelle. The only thing extra with this is the transfer case.

[muddychevy98]

i know you do, i am starting to get really pumped about this!

[XLR8N]

Originally Posted by DarkCharisma

Yes, but I'm also a n00b who went really slow and had to CUT off the torque converter, and also had to improvise a lot of things.

The guy who did my rear-main seal cross-threaded the TC bolts.

that sucks! how did you cut it off? lmao

and muddychevy you should take a gander at your main seal while you're down there, i'm sure you already had plans for that though!

[DarkCharisma]

Originally Posted by XLR8N

that sucks! how did you cut it off? lmao

and muddychevy you should take a gander at your main seal while you're down there, i'm sure you already had plans for that though!

A very big cutoff wheel, I think it was 7", and it was scary as hell.

[XLR8N]

Originally Posted by DarkCharisma

A very big cutoff wheel, I think it was 7", and it was scary as hell.

whoa lol

[94Yukon]

So did you end up going with the stage 2 like mine, or did you go with one of the others?
I got the same cooler with mine, I still need to put it in though. Maybe we can do that when we finish yours.

[muddychevy98]

went with the stage 2 got the upgraded clutches, 1800 stall, and the cooler. Glad i didn't get the pan cuz i found out that i already have deep pan with the drain plug so that would've just been a waste. So we are meeting at jason's at 8 and then gonna go from there, so whatever time you want to head that way, the more help the less work i have to do, . But it's always nice to have more hands!

[muddychevy98]

Originally Posted by XLR8N

and muddychevy you should take a gander at your main seal while you're down there, i'm sure you already had plans for that though!

how hard is that to replace? if it ain't to bad i might just do it anyways to know that it is done!

[94Yukon]

That's exactly what I got, except I got a 1700 stall converter. I did go with the aluminum pan though.
I should be able to make it down there by 8.

[muddychevy98]

ok we kinda changed things up a little, he is gonna meet me at my house at 730 then we are gonna drive to his dad's from my place. So i guess you don't have to stop at his house, just meet us at his dad's. You have to call him for directions i don't remember how to get there. lol. But yeah thanks for coming down and helping! should be a fun day!

[DarkCharisma]

I sent some tips guys, let me know how it goes!

[DarkCharisma]

How'd the transmission installation go guys?

[XLR8N]

im sure you are already done but the seal just pops in there, jason should know how to do it. let us know how it went buddy!

[tatoodkelt]

Here's an update for you guys.

We were doing the work at my dad's garage since both of my bays are kinda occupied. Got the truck down there at about 8:30. Didnt make alot of friends on the 15 mile ride at about 25 mph, lol. 94Yukon met us there and we got to work. Everything was going pretty smooth until we got to the torque converter. Ended up having to cut the bolts. Never seen that before. Once we finally got through all of them we started putting everything back together. Finally got it all reassembled, put fluid back in the T case and trans. Started it up, let it rrun for a bit to circulate and fill up the converter. Tried shifting and nothing.

Bye this point it was about 3 am and we called it there. He's going to do some trouble shooting today.

[performabuilt2]

broken pump