what trans is good?

[1993GMCSierra]

I'd recommend you stay away from JASPER.......

Truck has 130K....

Trans #1, went out in 2003, around 113K.

Trans #2, JASPER Remanned, went in, 8/03, at 113K, to the tune of $3,200.

I bought the truck in 6/09 @117K. One year later, at around 122K, the transmission started to self-destruct. Added Lucas, was good as new. Transmission rattled badly in (D), and increased/decreased with the RPM's in 1st and 2nd.

Lost the 3/4 clutch on the way to an auction @129K. This, plus the rattle, and slipping in (R) led me to have it rebuilt locally by a well-respected individual.

The transmission from JASPER lasted just a hair over 16,000 miles. Granted, this was over the course of 9 years, but the truck was started regularly (remained in a garage until original owner passed away) and driven from time to time.


Shop I had it rebuilt at kept the old parts for me, and showed me just how many of their parts that were installed were of poor/inferior quality compared to what he uses, and several of them were chinese-built.


I will never use JASPER again. Had a 4.3L fail from them in an older truck at 44K, but it was a year out of warranty, and required a full out of pocket replacement,

 

[Gatorboy]

Yeah Jasper is one of those companies that sells crates to mechanics cheap. Customers without knowledge of their poor quality buy them and end up SOL in the long run.

 

[dkennedy]

Not trying to hijack the thread, but I don't see what the advantage is to buying a tranny online... after considering shipping (Not Returning Core, $599) the heavy duty Monster remanufactured 4L80E is about $400 to $500 higher than the local transmission shop down the road can rebuild mine and he has a better warranty. One added bonus is that the local shop is close enough that I could hitchhike up there and kick the guy in his ass if anything went wrong.

All that said, is there really anything special about these online transmissions that I'm missing?

 

[bobfig]

im with you but if you don't have anyone that is reliable/trustworthy to rebuild your trans online bay be the only option. however where i live i am close to a couple of good ones namely circle d transmission along with circle d converter around the corner from them.

to me i want to find the best builder for my budget be it online or local. it takes talent and know how to build one that will last and not a shade tree mechanic.

 

[Gatorboy]

Yeah lots of crappy transmission shops around here that could care less but to screw you over

 

[98chevy4x4]

Yeah i dont have any shops in my town that rebuild them

 

[NacIK]

Finish Line Transmissions. They know what they are talking about and will not just tell you crap to sell their products. I personally don't have one but have replace a few other vehicles with these. They are damn near built-proof with a good cooler and regular fluid changes!