[Shotimes] tranny question

[Steve Tatro]

This isn't to say that you can't get a quality rebuild somewhere else.
 I've put 60k miles on my rebuilt '93 ATX (with the D4U1 'puter) that
was $1400 about 5 years ago from a Danco Transmissions shop here in
the Cincinnati area.

I know *most* people are very happy with their FPS rebuilds.  I can
think of one V8 SHOwner (in particular) that is not.

I don't know what year ATX you have Bob, but if it's a '93 you'll want
to upgrade to a D4U1 computer (from the '94-'95 ATXs) ASAP.

Also, regardless of where you get a rebuild, make sure it has *at
least* a lubrication kit (Transgo, for example) installed.  Also, for
long tranny life you may want to consider adding an aftermarket tranny
cooler.

Good luck,

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 179k miles
Monroe, Ohio


On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 06:26:02 -0500, Paul L Fisher <sho@paul-fisher.com> wrote:
> As others have said, the Quaiffe is only for the MTX. As for the Aamco vs.
> Doug Lewis price difference, with Aamco, you get a longer warranty but with
> Doug you get a transmission that is rebuilt correctly with the correct mods.
> I believe he starts with a Ford remanufactured unit, which has all of Ford's
> current engineering changes; he then completely disassembles it and installs
> a Trans-Go kit as well as some other mods. I had mine for close to 85,000
> miles of hard driving before I sold my '93 and it worked great! Huge
> improvement over stock. Well worth the money.
> 
> Paul L Fisher
> 
> 1999 Ford Taurus SHO TR 68K - Kirk'ed 2/29/04.
> 
> - Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30
> - Amsoil TS-124 Oiled Foam air filter
> - Rear brake bias plugs
> 
> Visit my website: http://www.paul-fisher.com
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of ROBERT SCHIRMER
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:49 PM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] tranny question
> 
> OK guys. I have heard you all talk about a quaifed tranny. I assume this is
> a
> heavier duty ATX put in by Doug in Atlanta?? Pros & cons, and cost involved
> in
> such a tranny? I am guessing that you can get your SHO ATX rebuilt at AAMCO
> for about $2,000?? Is the extra $$ worth it???
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