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    Default Monster Transmissions

    Has anybody had any experience with Monster Transmissions? I'm considering replacing my 700R4 and I don't want to go to a rebuilder again.
    My specs are 1983 Suburban 4x4 with 2002 6.5L GM crate engine. I'm non-turbo.
    Thanks.
    \'83 Chev 4x4 Suburban; 3/4 ton; <BR>6.5L non turbo; replaced the original 6.2L with new GM motor<BR>4:10 gear<BR>new 700R4 trans <BR>B&M Deep Trans Pan<BR>Autometer Trans Temp Gauge<BR>Rear Heater & A/C

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    Sorry to say that I have not heard anything.

    Every 700R I have had to replace I have benched it myself.

    The 700R is a simple box to go through.

    Ya need a few special seal installers, a slide puller to get the pump out of the front and a small press will do fine to compress the clutch piston spring assemblies.

    Transgo makes a great shift kit and there are some real good publications on the needed upgrades.

    These are not all that mysterious and doing it yourself can save big $$$$

    The last 700 I did cost me about $800 in parts


    Good luck with however you decide to go
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    Look for someone in your area that specializes in race engines/transmissions. I had a local race shop rebuild the 4L60E in my wife's Envoy, and was blown away by the quality, service, and price. I felt great about his ability, and it's been driving great since.

    Casey
    1995 K1500 Tahoe 2 door, 6.5LTD, 4L80E, NP241, 3.42's, 285/75R16 BFG K02's; 1997 506 block; Kennedy OPS harness, gauges, Quick Heat plugs, and TD-Max chip; Dtech FSD on FSD Cooler; vacuum pump deleted, HX35 turbo, Turbo Master, 3.5" Kennedy exhaust, F code intake; dual t/stats, HO water pump, Champion radiator; Racor fuel filter

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    Thanks for the replies. I did some research on Monster Transmissions in Florida and the bad replies were heavy and plentiful. I don't think I'm going to take that chance.
    Can anybody on here recommend a good rebuilder in the Greensboro, NC area or a reputable online site? I have had 3 from Jasper Engines and Transmissions and 3 rebuilds from a local rebuilder over the past 15-18 years. Nothing seems to live very long behind the diesel. In each case, it was built for a diesel.
    My current problem is good shifting through 3rd and sometimes 4th. But after it warms up and downshift, it won't go back into 4th. I have adjusted and tweeked the TV cable to no avail.
    Any suggestions are appreciated.
    \'83 Chev 4x4 Suburban; 3/4 ton; <BR>6.5L non turbo; replaced the original 6.2L with new GM motor<BR>4:10 gear<BR>new 700R4 trans <BR>B&M Deep Trans Pan<BR>Autometer Trans Temp Gauge<BR>Rear Heater & A/C

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    Several years ago I had trouble keeping a torque converter in the 700R4 behind my turbo 6.2L. The lock-up function kept burning out. I think it was due to cheaply rebuilt torque converters. I had Phoenix Transmissions out of Texas build me a custom TC, and that solved my issues. You might give them a call:

    http://www.phoenixtrans.com/

    Casey
    1995 K1500 Tahoe 2 door, 6.5LTD, 4L80E, NP241, 3.42's, 285/75R16 BFG K02's; 1997 506 block; Kennedy OPS harness, gauges, Quick Heat plugs, and TD-Max chip; Dtech FSD on FSD Cooler; vacuum pump deleted, HX35 turbo, Turbo Master, 3.5" Kennedy exhaust, F code intake; dual t/stats, HO water pump, Champion radiator; Racor fuel filter

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    you might take a look at divetrain.com out of Las Vegas great info parts, and rebuilds.
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    Thanks very much!
    \'83 Chev 4x4 Suburban; 3/4 ton; <BR>6.5L non turbo; replaced the original 6.2L with new GM motor<BR>4:10 gear<BR>new 700R4 trans <BR>B&M Deep Trans Pan<BR>Autometer Trans Temp Gauge<BR>Rear Heater & A/C

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    Cook's transmission in Spartanburg,SC.. they do racing trannys, street,strip,dirt... very top shelf shop but not cheap...
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