why in the world would you go to the dealer to have the convertor install..you spent about 150 to much!

 

cause no where around here would do it for under $400 labor and i couldnt nobody had any for sale but summit at $250 range.

also, i have friends there that do the work on my car personaly. if i went some where else it would have cost a lot more

 

Well the thing is I have no idea how to do one I have never installed one myself, my tranny has over 160,000 k on it so I am going to need a rebiuld anyways so when I am going to be spending 1000 on a rebiuld what is another 150 bucks. I am going to drop the tranny and take the whole thing in get it rebiult with a shift kit, converter and new bands.

 

just an idea..why not see if they can do it off the clock or at their place...money saved is what it's all about...I know when I was doing mechanicial work I love the weekend work $$$$$$ I charged $25.00 hr cash

 

if you plan on keeping the car have them use kevlar bands..will run you a few 100.00 more..also add a trans cooler....

 

how wide are the stock bands?

 

why not check out www.lentechautomatics.com before you do anything else with your tranny. these guys developed the first beefed up AOD trannys and really know their stuff and have good prices and dyno every tranny before it's shipped to make sure it's working to their specs. you might save some bucks by check them out first and get a package deal with a rebuilt tranny with shift kit and converter all combined for a good price.

 

Thanks for the info again Roundman, I will check their site out tonight and see if I can get a price, the thing is I am from Canada and shippin from the States kills me in ways no one will ever know. Shipping sucks!! Anways I have been quoted around 700 bucks for a converter and 900 for a bebiuld and kit soo I will let you know what happens!!

 

you're in luck there guy, Lentech Automatics is located in Canada! near Detroit if memory serves me correctly.

 

roundy...I remember a place that sold automactic with a lifetime warranty...these were strip kind of trans...like 1200.00 just can;t remember the name[:@]