Which transmission to choose? (Performabuilt,RPM,FLT)

[05gto60]

FLT!!!!

but like others have said, id do a 4L80 and not a 60

[SEMI-RETIRED]

What length of time does it take from order point to shipping? Days -Weeks

[performabuilt]

In our case ussually within 7 bussiness days as for other companies I cannot say.

[firefighter813x]

FLT or RPM

[FiFdYnUtz]

performabuilt!

[allthrotle]

I bought the Level 5 flt a couple weeks back, it should be here soon I hope.

[performabuilt]

As I think I have said before. Any of the sponsors here can build you a great trans. Look at what each offers and decide. but really you cannot go wrong from what I have seen on this forum in the past 2 years

[6.0monsta]

Thought I'd chime in. I have JUST the level 2 4L60E from Performabuilt. I have a GTO with a 416ci LS3 putting down 504/491 all motor. It's an NA car so the tranny sees that power all the time. I daily drive the car with this power and this tranny.

First time out at the track I ran 10.98@126. I go to the track quite often and do some roll racing. The tranny is right at home with the power. I also lockup my converter at WOT. I have removed all the torque management from the tune. The tranny just keeps on keeping on. It shifts awesome. Smooth and subtle at part throttle and hold on at full throttle. It shifts so fast and crisp at wot I can't even tell it shifts from 1-2 gear. I daily drive with drag radials on the car so traction is already there. With the tranny in the car I cut 1.58 60 foots on street tire drag radials all day long and I'm just fine. One day I may put on a 100 shot if I get brave enough. Either way, you can't go wrong with Frank's customer service and PERFORMABUILT's trannies.

[paulc87]

I am very happy with my Performabuilt. However I'm sure you can't go wrong with the others listed.

[Johns00Z28]

Performabuilt!

[performabuilt]

Originally Posted by 383lt1impala

Performabuilt hands down u won't regret it!!

Originally Posted by KBG

+1 for performabuilt

Originally Posted by joeyc125

I am running a performabuilt level 2 in my crew cab 4wd with a nitrous 370 and its holding up fine, granted i don't beat the piss out of my truck daily, and only use about 1 bottle of nitrous a month. I had an issue at first, but i had a new one at my door the same week. and shipped for free. FLT has alot of happy customers, they both have great units. Good luck!

Originally Posted by BJSS25

I voted for the Performabuilt unit, Frank is great to deal with and his transmissions are awesome. I am currently running a Lvl 2 and couldn't be happier.

Originally Posted by quad

Performabuilt built a tranny for my gto that I ran a 10.92 at 125 mph. I think Franks work is awesome. Been in there for over 6 months with several track visits and feels really solid still.

Originally Posted by john563

I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to ls1tech..The vendors on here have been here for awhile and proven them selves and I'm sure you will do the same good luck to you!!

I have an RPM level 4 but would not have a problem with any of the sponsors here..

Frank
Aside form your trans I want to say you have some great diplomacy/pr skills
I learn alot by reading your post and not just talking about tranmissions either,so my hats off to you

Originally Posted by daryn c

2 of my friends one with a ext cab truck 6.0 swap blah blah , done went through 2 flt level 5 trans's

my other buddy with a 4x4 5.3 blah blah.... done went through 2 or 3 flt level 5's

ive got a performabuilt level 2 and its 6 months old and it hasnt let me down yet. this is also in a truck

Originally Posted by 00Formula00

Can't beat Performabuilt. Great products, and the best costumer service I have ever had!

All these 3 are good though..

Originally Posted by dnkynrbk

I voted PerformaBuilt. I rocked the 4L60E tranny for 2 1/2 years and was running over 800 hp w/hundreds of passes with no failure and it never let me down.

Originally Posted by FiFdYnUtz

performabuilt!

Originally Posted by 6.0monsta

Thought I'd chime in. I have JUST the level 2 4L60E from Performabuilt. I have a GTO with a 416ci LS3 putting down 504/491 all motor. It's an NA car so the tranny sees that power all the time. I daily drive the car with this power and this tranny.

First time out at the track I ran 10.98@126. I go to the track quite often and do some roll racing. The tranny is right at home with the power. I also lockup my converter at WOT. I have removed all the torque management from the tune. The tranny just keeps on keeping on. It shifts awesome. Smooth and subtle at part throttle and hold on at full throttle. It shifts so fast and crisp at wot I can't even tell it shifts from 1-2 gear. I daily drive with drag radials on the car so traction is already there. With the tranny in the car I cut 1.58 60 foots on street tire drag radials all day long and I'm just fine. One day I may put on a 100 shot if I get brave enough. Either way, you can't go wrong with Frank's customer service and PERFORMABUILT's trannies.

Originally Posted by paulc87

I am very happy with my Performabuilt. However I'm sure you can't go wrong with the others listed.

Originally Posted by Johns00Z28

Performabuilt!

Thanks to everyone who posted for us here. It just shows me we " MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT" and thanks for the personal compliments too . I do my very best at all time. I love what I do. My full time job is customer service and tech support. In my experience this is something most companies consider something there regular work in the shop employees should do in there spare time. Here we think yes having a great product is a must and YES IMO WE DO AND HAVE PROVEN IT. But customer service and having some one there when you need them is also a MUST and thats what I am here for.
Frank at PerformaBuilt

[Vince @ FLT]

Originally Posted by maddboost

Check out performancetrucks.net the sister site of ls1tech.com. You will find that the majority of the fast and big HP trucks are running FLT transmissions and they are doing it for a reason.

That's what happens when you build quality transmissions.

Originally Posted by silver-mod-o

I'm putting down about 500 to the wheels right now in my turbo'd extended cab and with my new motor ill be going to an 80E for sure... Ill be around the 750whp range myself.

I've ran this trans/converter for 2yrs with well over a hundred nitrous passes and close to 200 on motor, none yet on the turbo since its a new addition but I called Vince today and we are already planning an 80E to go behind the new bored 6L...

The truck weighs right around 4000lbs raceweight.

Do yourself a favor and go with an 80E to begin with and save money down the road and a lot of headache... Coming from someone who knows

I can't wait to see the new project.

Originally Posted by dewmanshu

If you like the modifying and wrenching like most of us do, the swap isn't too horrible. Certainly expensive (driveshaft lengths will change and so on) but man if you install a FLT 80e and don't have a fubar'ed trans tune or crappy converter throwing shit in your setup, you'll never look back once you install that 80e. Just keep it cool and keep an eye on fluid life and it will keep you happy.

Plenty of info on performancetrucks.net as far as the swap goes. Kysilverado has done a recent KICK ASS DETAILED write on the swap if it is somethign you feel you could tackle yourself.

Good advise.

Originally Posted by thunder550

No matter whose 4L60E you put in there, I very much doubt that it will last very long behind a big cube forced induction motor in a heavy truck. Do yourself a favor and make the extra effort for the 4L80E swap. If you pay for just ONE extra broken 4L60E (which I can almost guarantee that you will), you could have paid for the 4L80E swap and still had money in your pocket. Trust me....if I painted tranny kills on the side of my truck like fighter pilots do, you wouldn't be able to see much blue left over. I think my tally was 6 4L60E's and now two 4L80E's.

This time around I decided to go with a FLT level 5 4L80E because I personally believe that they are the best choice available. I don't know a lot about the others, but I'm sure that they would be good choices too.

IIRC you went through a couple 80's before converting to the FLT unit. Last I hedumdumdum you were loving it!

Originally Posted by budhayes3

FLT 4L80E for the win! With that kind of hp in that heavy truck, the 65E won't last very long. All of the guys over at PerformanceTrucks.net that are running FLT transmissions have been more than satisfied

You got it right! I look forwdumdumdum to building a unit for you when you are ready.

Originally Posted by Black X

I gotta agree with Vince and Frank, 80E swap it now. Its a little more cost but you wont be doing it twice.

My 60E has shown zero signs of letting me down at those power levels but im gonna guess you have close to 1000lbs on my setup.

That would be why I advised it!

Originally Posted by Flaco

go with the 80e dude, you wont regret it.
i'm making over 800 to the wheels on gas, shooting for 1000 with 2 kits
get an 80E from FLT, dumdumdum

Flaco your truck is a monster!

Originally Posted by trever1t

While my FLT Lv5 is incredibly awesome, propelling my 5200lb 4x4 to 11.67@114.47 in the 1/4 mile, I'd feel even more comfortable if I had done a 80e swap a while ago.

Your unit is actually a level 7!

Originally Posted by Speed2

Thanks for all the help guys, decided to go with the lvl5 80e and forget about looking at the tranny ever again lol

Thanks sounds like it was money well spent.

Originally Posted by Websy21

FLT 80e hands down or the 4LshittyE will

In some cases it just makes sense.

Originally Posted by Bizzles

My stage4 4L60e is shipping this week from FLT! +1 for 80E!

Thank you we appreciate it.

Originally Posted by floormatman

FLT 4l65e Lvl 5

all the way to the bank!!!

It is a strong trans but in this thread the FLT 80 was the answer.

Originally Posted by trever1t

Vince I am looking forwdumdumdum to seeing/reading of the new model's exploits! My FLT Lv5 feels solid as steel.

You got it!

Originally Posted by FormulaZ

It was a big decision for me as well between Performabuilt and FLT, I ended up going with an FLT level 4, just waiting for it now. Both seem top notch though.

I hope your enjoying it!

Originally Posted by 99Hawk262

I'm excited to see this new unit as well. FLT's at it again, making the best unit on the market even better. Mine's ticking away as solid as the day I bought it. With the quality and longevity of Vince's units, it's going to be a LONG time before I need to send this one in, but I've got to admit I'm tempted to just to get some of these new upgrades they have available!

When you are ready let us know.

Originally Posted by Red96TA

My FLT ran dry one time due to a piece of shit B and M cooler. Still beat the shit out of it daily and runs good :-)

Good to hear your still running strong.

Originally Posted by heymoej

FLT dumdumdum...... love ours.thanx again guys.

cant wait to hear whats new!

where's the pics?

Thanks John. Good to hear that you are liking your FLT trans after swaping out 3 brand X transmissions and converting to FLT.

Originally Posted by Vince @ FLT

Thanks John! Good to hear you are still running strong! As for the new product, some of that info will be proprietary. But I will tell you it will involve these and then some! HAVE A NICE DAY! Vince

Just a update we have billet input shafts in stock for all 4l60e transmissions. This includes the 4l70e as well. Here is the picture of the new input shaft for the 4l70e and also the new billet piston we are using on all level 4 or higher builds.

Originally Posted by Black X

New shafts look really nice Vince. Looking forwdumdumdum to testing their durability this year Make sure you put an extra touch of go fast on mine when it goes together

You should be getting close to go racing this year. Let us know how you do.

Originally Posted by 01ssreda4

i agree with all the advice so far about going with the 80e.

and WOW FLT those shafts are puurrrty....

Sure are. Quality is what we believe is the most important part of any product. Not marketing!

Originally Posted by SEB

I voted FLT. Never used one myself. But have lots of friends who have & they run 9s with the Level 5s

Thank you we hear that story often.

Originally Posted by 05gto60

FLT!!!!

but like others have said, id do a 4L80 and not a 60

Funny this coming from a X brand X customer. I think this is the second one to post in this thread.

Originally Posted by firefighter813x

FLT or RPM

Good advise. RPM builds a great trans and we have shared many notes over the years.

Originally Posted by allthrotle

I bought the Level 5 flt a couple weeks back, it should be here soon I hope.

Thank you we appreciate it.

[dondb]

^^^
Why i bought a Performabuilt....I don't care for the negativity by any vendor.


Performabuilt LVL 2 w/3000 billet stall.....and yes very happy with it, along with Franks tech. support!

[Slowhawk]

Just an update.
My personal car has the FLT tranny in it and it's a bracket car.Car is very consistant and shifts dead on every run.No problems.
A good friend of mine runs the FLT too and has nothing but good to say.This is after running 3-4 tranny's with various problems from another shop.

I agree with being negative but when you have personal experience with any product that has issue's you can voice your opinion.

[allthrotle]

Originally Posted by dondb

^^^
Why i bought a Performabuilt....I don't care for the negativity by any vendor.


Performabuilt LVL 2 w/3000 billet stall.....and yes very happy with it, along with Franks tech. support!

What negativity are you referring to? cause I didnt see any.

[performabuilt]

Originally Posted by allthrotle

What negativity are you referring to? cause I didnt see any.

Nothing to worry about, Its something that was there then was edited and Don did not remove or edit his so it just looks funny setting there now.

Wont go into the details as it no longer relevent.

[allthrotle]

Originally Posted by performabuilt

Nothing to worry about, Its something that was there then was edited and Don did not remove or edit his so it just looks funny setting there now.

Wont go into the details as it no longer relevent.

oh ok I see.

[Butcher]

Vince If I were to order a lvl 4 4l60e tranny from you guys... when do you think you could get it to me??? I'm in MN.... I heard you guys were backloged over a month???

[408>>98transam]

RPM thats my choice i have a level 5 m6 in my ta and i have seen thier automatics in some low 9 sec o8 z06s that are street cars !!!

[6.0monsta]

Just cut a new best 60 with my Performabuilt the other day.

1.57 on Nittos!