Best th400?

[Bear28]

Looking at ordering a new th400 from summit, jeggs or somewhere like that for my 86 chev k10 4x4 with a mild built 350. Was wondering if any one has any suggestions on the best manufacturer to go with or any kind of input would be great thanks

[cableguy0]

A th400 even in stock form is stout. So long as its assembled correctly you will be fine. However I wouldn't mail order a transmission. I would find a local builder that stands behind their stuff.

[Captainfab]

If you change your trans to a TH400, you will most likely need a different transfer case also. Since you said your truck has a mild 350, I would just stay with the trans that is currently in your truck and just have it rebuilt.

[Bear28]

I have a th400 in it now just wanted another to put in while I rebuild the one I already have then use it for another project

[t-tung]

Check out Phoenix Transmissions out of Weatherford, Texas. http://www.phoenixtrans.com/catalog/pt400sx/
This is there best 400. Handles up to 850HP for $1800. They have a few models under it too. Hard to beat and they have great customer service. They really took care of my brother while he was stationed in Germany so they have my business from here on out. I have a 350 I'm going to have them build if my 4l60e ever craps out.

[bbcmudtruck]

I second the idea of finding a local builder. Call around and find a shop local to you and see if they have any good 400 cores for a rebuild. It will be alot cheaper than a mail order and just as reliable. Most likely, one of the shops will have a core, if they don't, check on craigslist.

[cableguy0]

Originally Posted by t-tung

Check out Phoenix Transmissions out of Weatherford, Texas. http://www.phoenixtrans.com/catalog/pt400sx/
This is there best 400. Handles up to 850HP for $1800. They have a few models under it too. Hard to beat and they have great customer service. They really took care of my brother while he was stationed in Germany so they have my business from here on out. I have a 350 I'm going to have them build if my 4l60e ever craps out.

If im not mistaken they have been sued and lost as well changed names multiple times for ripping people off. Just googled real quick and it is them. I wouldn't send them a dollar.

[PhilaTruck]

Third for staying local. I would never mail order (again).

[Bear28]

Thanks looks like I'll probably stay local if I can find a decent shop at a decent price around here

[cableguy0]

Also just noticed your in Canada. Shipping costs would probably be stupid because that transmission will be truck freight only. If you have a local cruise in or car show coming up just ask around. Guys will always give the name of a shop they were happy with but more importantly are even quicker to tell you who not to use.

[t-tung]

Originally Posted by cableguy0

If im not mistaken they have been sued and lost as well changed names multiple times for ripping people off. Just googled real quick and it is them. I wouldn't send them a dollar.

Damn! Well that sucks to hear. They still took care of my brother. May have to drive up and see the operation face to face before I spend a done with them

[donut]

Originally Posted by t-tung

Damn! Well that sucks to hear. They still took care of my brother. May have to drive up and see the operation face to face before I spend a done with them

If a phone book can't help you out, http://jakesperformance.com/

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by cableguy0

If im not mistaken they have been sued and lost as well changed names multiple times for ripping people off. Just googled real quick and it is them. I wouldn't send them a dollar.

Are you sure? Phoenix Trans in Weatherford TX. has been around for years, I have rebuilt/refreshed several units they built first that were way out of warranty, Never found a builder error or anything suspicious.

Even though they are a competitor of mine....They do good work from what I have seen.

[t-tung]

Originally Posted by clinebarger

Are you sure? Phoenix Trans in Weatherford TX. has been around for years, I have rebuilt/refreshed several units they built first that were way out of warranty, Never found a builder error or anything suspicious.

Even though they are a competitor of mine....They do good work from what I have seen.

Very interested to hear for sure. Haven't been able to dig any deeper. All I know is they bent over backwards for my brother. Even fixed his tranny that was a few months out of warranty for free. All he had to do was ship it to them. They even paid for return shipping.

[cableguy0]

Originally Posted by clinebarger

Are you sure? Phoenix Trans in Weatherford TX. has been around for years, I have rebuilt/refreshed several units they built first that were way out of warranty, Never found a builder error or anything suspicious.

Even though they are a competitor of mine....They do good work from what I have seen.

I may be wrong on the company. May be similar name from somewhere else. I hate to throw someone under the bus that didn't deserve it. Just trying to watch out for others. Also if im wrong I apologize to those guys. After spending some time searching again I think I am wrong. Disregard my previous post. My error. Right name but wrong location. Thanks for paying attention.