Where should I get my tranny fixed in the bay area? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

GRMhick · 09-04-2001, 11:57 PM

The 518 in my 96 ram needs to be re-built. I want it all done performance wise, set up for towing, and daily driving, and so that next time around it lasts longer than 60,000 miles. I orignally was gonna get a jet performance tranny, but I can't find a jet installer in the bay area. Now I am thinking about BTS transmitions, but I was told they wern't the best. I was also thinking about Bills Automatic transmissions in Morgan Hill. I want this tranny built REALLY WELL, and I also realized I am gonna add a tranny cooler because the cooler in the radiator isn't going to cut it. So where should i take my truck?? I need my truck back, as driving the volvo doesen't work out too well when I need something with a bed. thanks. Garrett

[ 09-05-2001: Message edited by: PW ]

GRMhick · 09-05-2001, 06:41 AM

BTW, I don;t think I should drive it, so I want to keep the tranny shop within 100 miles of morgan hill if I can (whats covered by my insurance). Any ideas on shops??

440-fide Ramcharger · 09-05-2001, 09:54 AM

Drop a line to Joe White at Ad-Tech Transmissions in San Jose, 998-5523. He built a great t-350 for my hot rod. I bet he is familiar with the OD autos too.

A buddy also recomended Dan's transmissions. 298-4292. I have no personal experience with them.

Bottom line, call around and talk to a lot of people. Pick the one that seems most confident, and will stand behind their work. As with all trans shops, lie about your hp goals by at least +100 hp and towing weight so they overbuild for you. Good Luck,

welndmn · 09-05-2001, 09:57 AM

a friend of mine
Shucks Tranny in Dublin
he has done tons of work for all my family and friends, very nice work
might give ya a discount if you say Mark Harris sent ya

440-fide Ramcharger · 09-05-2001, 10:08 AM

My friend had his 94 Dodge trans fixed at Shucks in Dublin. I know it is within your tow distance because his broke in Hollister and was flatbedded there. LOL. They might have learned a bit on his because they had to pull it a couple of times for a torque convertor issue, but they stood behind there work 100%.

09-04-2001, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
GRMhick Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 87 Location: I live in hotels tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all Posts: 7,207	Where should I get my tranny fixed in the bay area? The 518 in my 96 ram needs to be re-built. I want it all done performance wise, set up for towing, and daily driving, and so that next time around it lasts longer than 60,000 miles. I orignally was gonna get a jet performance tranny, but I can't find a jet installer in the bay area. Now I am thinking about BTS transmitions, but I was told they wern't the best. I was also thinking about Bills Automatic transmissions in Morgan Hill. I want this tranny built REALLY WELL, and I also realized I am gonna add a tranny cooler because the cooler in the radiator isn't going to cut it. So where should i take my truck?? I need my truck back, as driving the volvo doesen't work out too well when I need something with a bed. thanks. Garrett [ 09-05-2001: Message edited by: PW ]

09-05-2001, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
440-fide Ramcharger Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1602 Location: San Jose, Ca USA Posts: 737	Drop a line to Joe White at Ad-Tech Transmissions in San Jose, 998-5523. He built a great t-350 for my hot rod. I bet he is familiar with the OD autos too. A buddy also recomended Dan's transmissions. 298-4292. I have no personal experience with them. Bottom line, call around and talk to a lot of people. Pick the one that seems most confident, and will stand behind their work. As with all trans shops, lie about your hp goals by at least +100 hp and towing weight so they overbuild for you. Good Luck, __________________ Mark E. San Jose, Ca SOLD 75 Ramcharger 440, blah, blah SOLD 66 Welder Bill't Bronco Rockbuggy 06 CTD 87 Buick Grand National X2 65 Vista Cruiser GN Turbo V6 powered

09-05-2001, 09:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 17,433 Blog Entries: 3	a friend of mine Shucks Tranny in Dublin he has done tons of work for all my family and friends, very nice work might give ya a discount if you say Mark Harris sent ya __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats. 47' CJ2a, 302, C4, 33's. 2012, year of the flat fender.

09-05-2001, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
440-fide Ramcharger Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1602 Location: San Jose, Ca USA Posts: 737	My friend had his 94 Dodge trans fixed at Shucks in Dublin. I know it is within your tow distance because his broke in Hollister and was flatbedded there. LOL. They might have learned a bit on his because they had to pull it a couple of times for a torque convertor issue, but they stood behind there work 100%. __________________ Mark E. San Jose, Ca SOLD 75 Ramcharger 440, blah, blah SOLD 66 Welder Bill't Bronco Rockbuggy 06 CTD 87 Buick Grand National X2 65 Vista Cruiser GN Turbo V6 powered

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09-05-2001, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
GRMhick Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 87 Location: I live in hotels tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all Posts: 7,207	BTW, I don;t think I should drive it, so I want to keep the tranny shop within 100 miles of morgan hill if I can (whats covered by my insurance). Any ideas on shops??