Transmission helpers

Hey guys back again, I'm going to buy a mad dog transmisson 700r4 http://www.maddogtransmissions.com/new_index.htm rated at 550hp...but my question is i don't have a motor in the car any where close to 550hp just yet and i'm starting to wonder if that will cause a problem? with a torque convert for a 550hp motor compaired to my stock 170hp motor will this cause a problem?
also if anyone has heard about maddogs transmissions and have anything good or bad to say about them i need to know now so i can know to keep looking or not..any one knows a good transmisson for about the same price with torque converter that could handle about 400+ hp

never heard of em.

the 550 rating is what in can handle without grenading all over the street and will not have any impact on your motor.

before you buy, read the reviews...

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/aftermarket-vendor-review/360917-how-long-has-your.html?highlight=maddog

apparently that idea is out the window now. Do what one of those guys said, try to find a local builder.

I have one of this guy's transmissions in a 91 Formula and I'm very happy with it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUPER-DUTY-PERFORMANCE-700R4-2000-STALL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33727QQihZ010QQit emZ200013015772QQrdZ1

I have one of this guy's transmissions in a 91 Formula and I'm very happy with it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUPER-DUTY-PERFORMANCE-700R4-2000-STALL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33727QQihZ010QQit emZ200013015772QQrdZ1
well guys give me some names of a great transmission that can handle 400+hp without any worries down the road for $1400 with a torque converter

well guys give me some names of a great transmission that can handle 400+hp without any worries down the road for $1400 with a torque converter
Is Raptor transmissions any good?

I heard good reviews about Raptor transmissions..I personally used one.

I think b&m makes a 700r in that price range. They are a bit pricey but are good quality. But I would definetly dig around where you are at. Go to some car shows and see who built their transmissions and find out who is good to use.

TCI transmissions are good. i think summit sells them.

I think b&m makes a 700r in that price range. They are a bit pricey but are good quality. But I would definetly dig around where you are at. Go to some car shows and see who built their transmissions and find out who is good to use.
well now i'm hearing good things about this guy Dana http://www.700r4l60e.com/
has anyone delt with this guy? he has transmissions at a reasonable price

TCI transmissions are good. i think summit sells them.
I also have a question...i have a 305 motor in my camaro now...if i get a transmission with a torque converter with a rating of 400+ hp will if cuz a problem working on the 305 for a while still i can save money for a motor

what? can you reword that? do not know what you are saying.

The rating is the maximum, there's no minimum power level that goes along.

what? can you reword that? do not know what you are saying.
the stall on the torque converter... will that run on my motor without any problems if its for a 400+ motor

There may not be a min. HP level for converters, but I'd think the stall speed would be lower with a lesser HP input. Someone correct me if I'm wrong..

it will not hurt any thing to have that on a lower hp motor, it will just work better with a bigger cam and more mods.

it will not hurt any thing to have that on a lower hp motor, it will just work better with a bigger cam and more mods.
anyone wanna help me decide between what transmission to get? I heard B&M,TCI, Raptor,or Pro-built? Or should i just rebuilt my old one? if so what kind of transmission part do i buy so my tranny can handle something around 400+ hp? i have no clue with transmissions any help will be grreat!

i think TCI is the best for the money. B&M sucks. If you rebuild yours, take it to a tranny shop, call and see how much they will charge.

i think TCI is the best for the money. B&M sucks. If you rebuild yours, take it to a tranny shop, call and see how much they will charge.
ok TCI it is...but should i get lock up or non lock up? what is lock up? is it just as reliable as a non lock up transmission...it says it come up a wire kit for the lock up...what does all this mean? also i'm planning to put a 400hp crate motor, there's a deal on tci streetfighter tranmission its rated at 450hp....will it be ok? or should i go super streetfighter thats rated at 600hp?

Lock up torque converter. Improves fuel mileage at cruise speed,

anyone wanna help me decide between what transmission to get? I heard B&M,TCI, Raptor,or Pro-built? Or should i just rebuilt my old one? if so what kind of transmission part do i buy so my tranny can handle something around 400+ hp? i have no clue with transmissions any help will be grreat!


i had my 4l60e rebuilt 5 months ago 2 handle 500hp and it cost me 2300.