Just curious if anybody on here is running a gearvendor over drive unit on thier car ? Can you give a testimonial ? Besides the big bucks you have to shell out any problems or you lovin it ? Seems like the best of both worlds to me .May just be a bit too high buck for me too at 2,300 for the c6 kit .Thanks for the feedback on this .
I have one in the COE behind a HD truck T400 with an Allison bolt together converter. They do not have an external cooler and only hold a little lube. The lube has been pretty burned up on the last couple changes. I do not know how often they recommend for lube change but I started doing it more often after I saw how bad it was at the first change. I push it's capacity limit though. I would like to swap the whole thing out for an L480E or one of the new 5 speed autos (L580E?). Now that is cost prohibitive! Miles
You must really push it! They're good for 70,000+ miles between fluid changes. Why don't you run an auxillary cooler? Scooter, I've got one behind the Turbo 350 in my truck. I don't think I'll ever do a four-speed overdrive again. I put in the new 6-speed Sequential control system, which is pretty damn cool. The price of the units is more than a typical overdrive ****** swap, but my honest (non-mag biased) opinion is that they're worth it by far.
Got a friend with one in his 3500 Chevrolet dually. He wants a newer 3500.and I want the OD out of his...... Trying to work a deal.........the GM employee discount has him looking at a new one..... .
If you get it, Gear Vendors can sell you just the tailhousing adapter for whatever ****** you want to put it behind...get it! They install really easily (like an hour or so) and you just need to get your driveshaft shortened a bit.
I know the overdrive gearvendor turns your 3 speed into a 6 speed , if i am reading thier site correct .Looks like on those long freeway runs you could really save some gas w/ better milage too .The main factor i was debating this was the price .But this also sounds like it has a tons of positives on its side .Besides, getting those rpms down will mean longer motor life .What about the drivablity and ease of use ? I mean is the unit bolt in, and set it and forget it .Or do you have to do some ****on pushing and extra shifting .THANKS RF ! And you could do the write up on the build if i get a big ole magazine discount comeON talk ta foose or any of those shows i am broke.Thanks again fer the feedback on this one .
norm grabowski uses one in his old snap-on tool truck that he hauls the kookie II in. a 454 with a th400. WORKS GREAT!
SCOOT ,I can tell whatever you want to know about a gear vender unit.I run one in my coupe call me home 973 402 1349 shop 973 627 6110 m-f.
Yes, I know that BUT the cool thing is..he has a Turbo 400.........and so do I Direct bolt up...........sounds like a plan...... .
The concensus in the RV industry is that the US Gear unit is a better choice for heavier vehicles. Autos and light trucks should be find with the Gear vendors unit, but if you're doing a lot of towing, or it's a bigger vehicle, you might take a look at the compe***ors. Dave
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