4 Speed Auto - Rebuild / Strengthen In Perth

[FPV_Steve]

FULL MONTY is spot on with his post (#6) He has hit the nail right on the head. I have had everything done that he said except the cryo treatment, and I got an extra BF clutch plate added plus some mods to the already 2800 stall I had and it cost me 1650. Do what MONTY said and get it serviced regularly and it'll hold mate. My car has been down the strip about 30 times and the gearbox is as strong as the day I picked it up. "Its all in the tuner"!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve

[xr6t_ute]

My box has done 45000 kms and easily 60 passes at the track, and the only thing that went on it was the convertor due to the 3rd gear overdrive rubbing metal to metal, all it has is au pump, ls1 force motor, standard servo, and a couple of small other things..its not rocket science in these boxes, and it only takes one day to build.

[MercuryXr6Turbo]

Thanks to you all for the comments and direction on what I need to do. Wish I could reply to all individually but seems this is a popular topic!

I'm going to call up a few again and start talking basic upgrades that Monty and you others agree on... may not see me as an "easy target" this way either and rather than they tell me what to do I can tell them the direction to take.

A couple of grand I was willing to spend and can justify, but 5K???... I'll then have the other half asking why I spent as much on a gearbox as her engagement ring! Got hold of a guy today that quoted around $3500 to rebuild mine... may give it a week and call him again with the above info and see the outcome.

Again great work guys... appreciate all your comments!

[nifty]

Thanks for your replies guys. Went to see Baileys, yes they do seem to know thier stuff. Quoted $4500, drive in drive out same day. That's with the full cryo treatment. They try to keep a couple of these on the shelf for exchange basis. They also recommend an external cooler with thermo fan attached to it. I agree with Monty, it's a bit steep. Am in the same boat as Mercury (missus would skin me). My tuner also buys these boxes and fits them hinself. I was expecting around 3 grand. still looking. BTW kw don't kill gearboxes, torque does. I am running a tad over 1000nm atm, gearbox is still ok, but I know it won't live.

cheers.

[MercuryXr6Turbo]

Hey Nifty, glad u spoke to Baileys also... obviously great product but I really think the price is a bit steep. I was hoping for around $2500 to strengthen mine. Do us a favour and update me on how you go when speaking to any others and I will do the same. Even PM me if you prefer. I'm keen to go the direction of Monty... hopefully someone in Perth is willing to do the work as we want it though!!!

Good luck mate, speak soon

[nifty]

No worries, shopping around today.

[nifty]

Well.... been to see a few local shops, no joy. Talked in length with Carvells, tells me you can't really do much to these boxes apart from taking care upon assembly. Hums & hars about cryo and kevlar bands. Anyway, the general ball park price for a standard rebuild or exchange appears to be around $2500 to $3000, nothing strengthened or fancy, just in & out. Most places want 2 days. Howed you go?

[MercuryXr6Turbo]

Not such good news then Nifty. Didn't get a chance to make calls today, will make a few next week... hopefully as im out on the road often during the day can even call in! Will keep you updated mate!

[MercuryXr6Turbo]

Last post was a couple of months back but finally got around to looking into pricing and options for my 4spd auto here in Perth. FULL MONTY and FPV_STEVE... I'm almost tempted to take a few days off and drive over east to get my box done where one of you guys did! I printed this thread and used both of your advice in regard to just getting hi energy/kevlar bands, upgraded BF clutch packs done and the cheapest price was $3000 which also included billet servo but no planitaries change. And to include a 2500 stallie its $3700!!! I'm not sure if prices are still so low over east but if so where all getting taken for a ride here!!! And as you guys said, its not hi tech stuff here... just bands and clutches with the tuner then upping lines pressures!!!

To any Perth guys that have had their 4spds done at a reasonable price please let me know. I was willing to pay around $2200 give of take for the above minus stallie but $3000... I just dont see it.

Hope someone out there can help and has better luck than me!

[bluprinturbo]

as said before, theres bugger all aftermarket support for these boxes and the only real upgrade is in the tuning. I got burned by a certain little fat greasy mongrel who purposely backed the shift pressure off in my 4spd auto in the hope id go back, so he could say he had the box removed,rebuilt and replaced, take my $4500 and really only increase the shift pressure where it should be. luckily I had the box looked at elsewhere and found the evidence. if its not playing up and is shifting nice and firm,then save your money. id talk to headsex if you insist on a rebuild.