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Old 05-16-2011, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by HHRSSouth
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?
ya there was almost 10 model years of cars for two different companies that the tranny could work for, so its feasable to put more into it. We are talking 5 years of cobalt ss and only what 2-3 years of HHR SS. The number difference is VASTLY different, so if your playing percentages it makes a lot of sense to do more work on the dsm stuff then it does the cobalts.
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ppl need to kno it will b around 1k ballpark figure for this =p
Old 05-16-2011, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CobaltSST/C
OP can you keep all the updated information on the first post?
Yea i can do that for you
Old 05-16-2011, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Omnigear
ppl need to kno it will b around 1k ballpark figure for this =p
^^^ If people are lucky thats all it will be. Shepards stuff has always been more expensive then his competitors stuff on the exact same transmission builds for other cars.

You add that plus the fact he will be the only one offering a service like this, I see some money having to be forked out by the buyer.
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Originally Posted by HHRSSouth
^^^ If people are lucky thats all it will be. Shepards stuff has always been more expensive then his competitors stuff on the exact same transmission builds for other cars.

You add that plus the fact he will be the only one offering a service like this, I see some money having to be forked out by the buyer.
If that's the case, I see no trans upgrades being bought, lol
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Originally Posted by Omnigear
ppl need to kno it will b around 1k ballpark figure for this =p
Ok let's not start this please. The price will be released at the right time

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If that's the case, I see no trans upgrades being bought, lol
I don't expect half of you to buy anyways. Whether the price is 500 or 5000
Old 05-16-2011, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BooSSted
If that's the case, I see no trans upgrades being bought, lol
Ha Ha Dont bet on it. My bud just forked out $4000 for a Powerglide. $1000 would be a bargain.
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Originally Posted by Baron7700
ya there was almost 10 model years of cars for two different companies that the tranny could work for, so its feasable to put more into it. We are talking 5 years of cobalt ss and only what 2-3 years of HHR SS. The number difference is VASTLY different, so if your playing percentages it makes a lot of sense to do more work on the dsm stuff then it does the cobalts.
Theres quite a few 2.0 Turbo Saabs with that same trans. Saab is using the Direct Injection engine 2010 and up. the 2.0T will be available with a six-speed manual.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1MYMHmByc

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Originally Posted by mongorat427
Theres quite a few 2.0 Turbo Saabs with that same trans. Saab is using the Direct Injection engine 2010 and up. the 2.0T will be available with a six-speed manual.

Read more: 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 6 XWD First Test - Motor Trend
Ya i know the 9-3 2.0T have a F35 i believe, but still most of them are not into modding like cobalts are, and im not sure which years have it. Also im assuming since the new ones are 6 speeds it will have different internals that wouldnt like the swap unless maybe they lost a gear?
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Their a lot more expensive also
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Originally Posted by mongorat427
Their a lot more expensive also
ya goes without saying. But its not like they are GM anymore, altho I think they will still be usin gm parts for what like another 5-10 years or something according to the contract.
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Older Saabs with the F35 are very affordable... but its like someone else said... there aren't too many people with Saab's shooting for 400+whp numbers.
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I had a 9.3 the other week surprise the heck out of me. I don't know what he had done but that car was quick. Hung with me for a while
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so i havent really been keeping up, whats the good word?
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Originally Posted by HHRSSouth
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.
But from a consumer point of view we have to understand that companies aren't going to do anything if there is no money in it

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If that's the case, I see no trans upgrades being bought, lol

If it wont explode when I am pushing close to 500whp I'm down for sure

Put me on the list... If I don't buy a new house next year the trans will go in... as long as I can keep my LNF ratios in the gearing.
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TERRY whats good with these trans man im bout to drive to that shop and get one installed asap! LSD only of course.
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Originally Posted by RyRidesMotox
But from a consumer point of view we have to understand that companies aren't going to do anything if there is no money in it




If it wont explode when I am pushing close to 500whp I'm down for sure


Put me on the list... If I don't buy a new house next year the trans will go in... as long as I can keep my LNF ratios in the gearing.
We're hoping for 600 hp holding power

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TERRY whats good with these trans man im bout to drive to that shop and get one installed asap! LSD only of course.
Well you would need to find an lsd trans or an aftermarket lsd for him to put in for you if you don't already have the g85 option. This is just a stronger gear set! So keep some of that moldy money of yours aside for this when it's ready!!!
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Originally Posted by terry11
We're hoping for 600 hp holding power



Well you would need to find an lsd trans or an aftermarket lsd for him to put in for you if you don't already have the g85 option. This is just a stronger gear set! So keep some of that moldy money of yours aside for this when it's ready!!!
Wow 100 more than ZZP claims their stage 2 can hold huh. Interesting
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Originally Posted by ULWiz Cobalt SS/SC
Wow 100 more than ZZP claims their stage 2 can hold huh. Interesting


From what i understand their still using the stock gear sets in those trannies?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong
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Sport compact nats. at Norwalk this weekend. Going to look for shep there and talk with them on this. Last year they didnt have a vendor area set though, he just had his gtr there. We will see.
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Originally Posted by cmiller8006
Sport compact nats. at Norwalk this weekend. Going to look for shep there and talk with them on this. Last year they didnt have a vendor area set though, he just had his gtr there. We will see.
I just map quested the track. It's only about 5 hours. hmm
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Originally Posted by cmiller8006
Sport compact nats. at Norwalk this weekend. Going to look for shep there and talk with them on this. Last year they didnt have a vendor area set though, he just had his gtr there. We will see.
Wish i was closer and the ride was done would definately come out and get a run or two in with you guys.
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I wont be running the cobalt, just helping out some friends that are. Its known as the Buscher shoot out, mostly an evo v. dsm thing. But they have a quick 16 that my friends will be in. It is definitly a thing to come and see, so far from the years I have gone you really dont have the ricers because they get shut up real quick so its nice. Also they have braket racing for the slower guys.
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my buddy has a built shep trans in his galant vr4 550awhp. things beastly.
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Originally Posted by cmiller8006
I wont be running the cobalt, just helping out some friends that are. Its known as the Buscher shoot out, mostly an evo v. dsm thing. But they have a quick 16 that my friends will be in. It is definitly a thing to come and see, so far from the years I have gone you really dont have the ricers because they get shut up real quick so its nice. Also they have braket racing for the slower guys.
Yeah I just wanna watch. All we have around here are diesel nationals.

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my buddy has a built shep trans in his galant vr4 550awhp. things beastly.
Niceee


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