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I would be down if they are proven in the racing world. I dont live far from shep trans and would love to put one in my car to give it hell at the strip. Longer first gear, slightly shorter second, shorter third and shorter or the same forth would be great. Also keep the stock or a bigger overdrive for fifth.
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So, just pie in the sky dreaming here...
Say this product is ready to go and I order one...
1. would sending my tranny back as a core be necessary? before receiving new tranny? after?
2. are there possible options to request? like if my current tranny has no LSD, can I buy the new one with an LSD?
3. isn't this an ideal time to upgrade the clutch? could I send a clutch, or request one, and have it all built together?
Again, not actually requesting these things, just asking if they're feasible/possible.
Say this product is ready to go and I order one...
1. would sending my tranny back as a core be necessary? before receiving new tranny? after?
2. are there possible options to request? like if my current tranny has no LSD, can I buy the new one with an LSD?
3. isn't this an ideal time to upgrade the clutch? could I send a clutch, or request one, and have it all built together?
Again, not actually requesting these things, just asking if they're feasible/possible.
Yes, they usually offer options like that. Check their website.
Yes, it is an ideal time to upgrade the clutch since you already have the trans removed. The clutch isn't part of, or connected to, the transmission though... all you would need to do, is order one, and install it. The Pressure Plate/Clutch/Flywheel assembly attaches to the Crank... not the transmission.
The price is quite high though.
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I know some guys are blaming our 3rd gear breakage issue on "case flex", John and I talked briefly about that as well and he said the evo guys were claiming the same thing. He thinks it is simply the size of the gear. The gears themselves get smaller as you upshift so there is less mass=strength.
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I would be down if they are proven in the racing world. I dont live far from shep trans and would love to put one in my car to give it hell at the strip. Longer first gear, slightly shorter second, shorter third and shorter or the same forth would be great. Also keep the stock or a bigger overdrive for fifth.
"It would not be a drastic change without changing all of the ratios which again adds to the cost significantly.
I suggest just staying close to stock and maybe in the future we can offer a final drive change."
"A longer first gear will be very expensive to make due to the input shaft being part of 1st gear. Anything is possible but they will need to be willing to pay. The taller final is common because it keeps the same rpm drop and lengthens every gear. I think we are getting way ahead of ourselves as far as that goes though. I am first concerned with getting the quotes and getting commitments for the 3rd and 4th first."
[QUOTE=Edubs;5777862]I think it could be a from both, and solving one or the other could keep the trans from having issues. More than likely, the shep option would be more reliable; however, there has been some serious power put down through a few braced stock F35s. Doing both would probably be the best bet for those DD'ing big power...
This option will be plenty for the big power dd. There isn't enough info out there on case bracing and personally I would listen to john as I have brought that exact issue to him over the phone.
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...to simply dismiss it because the Mitsubishi community said the same thing about a completely different trans is not a good idea.
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I think we should just leave it till he gets his hands on a trans to review. I just brought it up because it is worth noting that this trans has been pushed well past 500WHP with just bracing and no issues...
...to simply dismiss it because the Mitsubishi community said the same thing about a completely different trans is not a good idea.
...to simply dismiss it because the Mitsubishi community said the same thing about a completely different trans is not a good idea.
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I think we should just leave it till he gets his hands on a trans to review. I just brought it up because it is worth noting that this trans has been pushed well past 500WHP with just bracing and no issues...
...to simply dismiss it because the Mitsubishi community said the same thing about a completely different trans is not a good idea.
...to simply dismiss it because the Mitsubishi community said the same thing about a completely different trans is not a good idea.
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Like john said, if someone is willing to pay anything is possible, but being that 1st gear is a part of the input shaft it would be very expensive. Right now he just wants to fix our main issue, not get ahead of ourselves, and get a good rep going for himself in our community. I know we're going to have a hard time getting guys to buy... thats just a fact
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Well to be honest I'm not gonna throw out a bunch of money for a stronger factory trans, then have to turn around, pull my trans out again to have a longer 1st gear put in.
I understand what John is saying, but from a consumer point of view, I don't want to have to keep pulling my trans out, shipping it and put it back in everytime something new becomes available that I want for my transmission.
IMO, its better to have those options right from the get go, get them out of the way, install and enjoy.
I understand what John is saying, but from a consumer point of view, I don't want to have to keep pulling my trans out, shipping it and put it back in everytime something new becomes available that I want for my transmission.
IMO, its better to have those options right from the get go, get them out of the way, install and enjoy.
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Well to be honest I'm not gonna throw out a bunch of money for a stronger factory trans, then have to turn around, pull my trans out again to have a longer 1st gear put in.
I understand what John is saying, but from a consumer point of view, I don't want to have to keep pulling my trans out, shipping it and put it back in everytime something new becomes available that I want for my transmission.
IMO, its better to have those options right from the get go, get them out of the way, install and enjoy.
I understand what John is saying, but from a consumer point of view, I don't want to have to keep pulling my trans out, shipping it and put it back in everytime something new becomes available that I want for my transmission.
IMO, its better to have those options right from the get go, get them out of the way, install and enjoy.
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ya but those will be options that very few of the people get here considering the price difference. Id be thrilled if he came out with a stock tranny that could positively hold the power we all easily make.... at the cheapest price point. Remember they have to sell to the masses, not the unique.
A DSM stage 1 is basically what we will get (if that) minus options.
If you guys want a stronger rebuilt stock trans why not go with ZZP's?
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Shepard Racing didn't have that problem with selling DSM trans upgrades in Stages, most people I knew opted for the stage 2, not stage 1 rebuild. Stage 3 was reserved for the hardcore enthusiast.
A DSM stage 1 is basically what we will get (if that) minus options.
If you guys want a stronger rebuilt stock trans why not go with ZZP's?
A DSM stage 1 is basically what we will get (if that) minus options.
If you guys want a stronger rebuilt stock trans why not go with ZZP's?
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Well to be honest I'm not gonna throw out a bunch of money for a stronger factory trans, then have to turn around, pull my trans out again to have a longer 1st gear put in.
I understand what John is saying, but from a consumer point of view, I don't want to have to keep pulling my trans out, shipping it and put it back in everytime something new becomes available that I want for my transmission.
IMO, its better to have those options right from the get go, get them out of the way, install and enjoy.
I understand what John is saying, but from a consumer point of view, I don't want to have to keep pulling my trans out, shipping it and put it back in everytime something new becomes available that I want for my transmission.
IMO, its better to have those options right from the get go, get them out of the way, install and enjoy.
You can e-mail him if you feel that strongly about this but you have to put yourself in his shoes and remember he's not going to spend tons of money out of his pocket for an option that you and maybe 2 other people will ever buy. There are other ways of getting around our "short" first gear.