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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:16 PM |
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Tranny builders in Oz?
Greetings All,
I’m about to spend AUD $1550 – $1600 (depends a bit on exchange rate but that’s landed and includes all costs) on a 12V ‘reconditioned heavy
duty’ swingaxle transmission from a reasonably reputable builder in the US.
Includes super diff, heavy duty shift forks, welded 3rd and 4th gears and a heavy duty side cover. No core required.
If someone reputable locally could do the same for the price I’d rather spend the money here. But I seem to be struggling to find anyone locally
who does transmission work.
Any suggestions? - just thought I’d check before spending the bucks o/s.
regards
RobK
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 PM |
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Which state are you in?
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splitbusaustralia
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:55 PM |
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In Vic, but not that fussed if there's someone interstate.
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 03:21 PM |
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Dangerous in Qld or Shimmo in NSW would be my pick.
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 03:24 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by splitbusaustralia
Greetings All,
I’m about to spend AUD $1550 – $1600 (depends a bit on exchange rate but that’s landed and includes all costs) on a 12V ‘reconditioned heavy
duty’ swingaxle transmission from a reasonably reputable builder in the US.
Includes super diff, heavy duty shift forks, welded 3rd and 4th gears and a heavy duty side cover. No core required.
If someone reputable locally could do the same for the price I’d rather spend the money here. But I seem to be struggling to find anyone locally
who does transmission work.
Any suggestions? - just thought I’d check before spending the bucks o/s.
regards
RobK
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Don't waste your time in OZ at that price you could not even supply the parts alone for $1500. So to get one built would be closser to $3k.
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 03:30 PM |
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You get what you pay for.
Ask anyone that has a strong trans. The one from the states will probably end up dearer than that by the time you get it.
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 04:25 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by matberry
You get what you pay for.
Ask anyone that has a strong trans. The one from the states will probably end up dearer than that by the time you get it.
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Yeah but when you shop by spec and not brand it is very hard to come to the same spec without going well over budget.
| Quote: | rnrnIncludes super
diff, heavy duty shift forks, welded 3rd and 4th gears and a heavy duty side cover. No core required
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Price those parts from say Albins and there goes $1500
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 05:26 PM |
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if u want a stock rebuild then go to Schimmoo or Dangerous
but b weary of the stuff from USA and its a long way 4 warranty and heaps in transport
Rob please re check those prices and import taxes n exchange rate etc etc
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 05:50 PM |
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Do these companies mentioned by the members here supply transmissions outright that have been reconditioned or do you have to give them an old one and
they recondition it and give it back to you?
thanks.
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Des
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| posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 09:17 PM |
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Both these guys will build an idvidual box for your needs. If you dont have one, phone them anyway, you never know.
And as for buying by spec or brand name...remember not all parts are created equal.
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