Tranny Fortification... info inside

[Watch4MyBu]

I was just going to purchase that. How sweet would a conversion package be. Lets get soem numbers on interest to let him know that. I would definately rather a swap package to beefing up the 4t45 if the electronics could be figured out

[aleroboy]

I'd rather have a beefed up 45 but I'll take either one.
swap would be more costly and take more time to do as well.

[Irate]

the only problem with a "conversion kit" is a kit wouldn't cut it. All new tranny mounts needed, and you would have to do some crafty welding of the cradle...

[Craig99SE2]

Originally posted by aleroboy
I'd rather have a beefed up 45 but I'll take either one.
swap would be more costly and take more time to do as well.

Ditto ... I'll take a beefed 45. It would take A LOT of time. Basically, you are looking at a whole new front crossmember, i.e. front end!

[jaketuff]

If the swap can be done more easily thru their innovation it would be great.

But a bulletproof 4t45e seems like it would incorporate much the same design of the 65 parts... so it could be feasible to accomplish.

I would much rather have the 45 in there. It is a TON easier to install and incorporate with the car's software b1tches. If there weren't all these damned sensors and computers I would have done the swap... but a built 45 is more cost effecient anyhow.

Let it break, and rebuild it with a Raybestos 4t45e Performance Rebuild Kit See superb durability and performance (along with a DHP/ASE chip). That would be awesome!

Pat

[blckgagt]

im very interested in getting a tranny upgrade, im not in need of it right now, but with all the engine work im getting done next month, im guessing ill need it by summer no prob

[blckgagt]

anything new from Raybestos? I haven't heard anything about it lately and was wondering and there is any new updates or the progress.

[Schweppe23]

I emailed EVERYONE in their company the other day.

Hi John, my name is Patrick Lavanty and i represent a small part of the demand for some performance transmission upgrades. There are many members of grandamgt.com that are in the market for these parts. Our 4t45 trannies are rated at a mere 215 ftlbs and many of us are approaching and exceeding this mark fast. I think that if you were to develop parts for our cars it would be a mutually beneficial experience. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank You,
Patrick Lavanty

REPLIED:

Mr. Lavanty,

Thank you for your inquiry. We are getting ready to work with Stoney Automotive Engineering on friction plate development for the 4T45E. We are looking into distributing some components/upgrades for the 4T65E that have been validated to handle 1000+hp. The 4T45E will probably be improved to handle at least 400 hp. I will keep the Grand Am/Alero/Malibu community aware of any new developments as they are validated.



Thank you,



Chris Horbach

Product Application Engineer

Raybestos Powertrain

[aleroboy]

at least 400 hp should cover me
hoping for a bit more though

[jaketuff]

I have been trying to reach Chris on the phone - apparently he and Gordon Stoney are very busy on validating the said parts.

Pat

[steve_m]

Originally posted by aleroboy
at least 400 hp should cover me
hoping for a bit more though

Good so I now know what to do in order to catch you. hehe

400HP is ok but I was hoping for better. To be perfectly honest though, I haven't had any tranny issues yet and the NOS is being strapped in before the summer so we will see I guess....

[cavingman]

Originally posted by jaketuff
I have been trying to reach Chris on the phone - apparently he and Gordon Stoney are very busy on validating the said parts.

Pat

woohoo!
my plan is to hit 13.99 before any boost, so these are for sure on my list :]

[RGAGT]

Steve your putting NOS in the Alero man we are definatly hitting secret streets this year sometimes

[dont use the caps lock -IrateGT]

well hey i am new to this sight but i have had my tranny rebuilt not once but twice.thanks to my extended warranty i only had to pay 200 dollars well a lil more for the fluid and stuff but hey.it is still messed up after the rebuild so i am going to need it done again.my tranny is so bad if i am on a lil bit of an incline and in drive it won't move sometimes it will roll back.plus when i put it in park it rolls back about 3 inches or so.i know when it was good that it would roll up the incline without even touching the gas.so now i am just waiting for it to die again.

[jaketuff]

Originally posted by cuttie8169
well hey i am new to this sight but i have had my tranny rebuilt not once but twice.thanks to my extended warranty i only had to pay 200 dollars well a lil more for the fluid and stuff but hey.it is still messed up after the rebuild so i am going to need it done again.my tranny is so bad if i am on a lil bit of an incline and in drive it won't move sometimes it will roll back.plus when i put it in park it rolls back about 3 inches or so.i know when it was good that it would roll up the incline without even touching the gas.so now i am just waiting for it to die again.

Do you drive agressively? Or are you only hard on it once in a while? The 45 should be more durable than what you have seen if you aren't all over it all the time... Although, yes, I belive tha these parts would be a solution, or at least part of a solution to your issue.

Pat

oh i beat the sh1t out of my baby but hey they should make them to withstand the beating it's a wannabe sports car.i know it's a family car in a sports car body.

well hey today i was goin to the gym and was backin in to a parking spot i my car stopped just revedup.so i shut it off and started it back up put it in drive and it made it to the next spot then quit.so my trannsmission went out again 3rd time still under warranty from the last time they rebuilt it.there was fluid all over the ground looked like someone shot my baby.

well i got a call from the tech at the dealership today.yeah the tranny is gone it is so messed up that there was a hole in the side of the tranny.has anyone had this happen before.

[Irate]

Originally posted by cuttie8169
...so my trannsmission went out again 3rd time still under warranty...

It sounds like you're starting to enter the realm of lemon laws...

well i thought about that but i am not sure about the law