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Captng1
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 Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 3:09 pm Post subject: Transmission Rebuilders |
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I am sending out my 1965 swing axle tranny to be rebuilt for a higher performance application. It is bolted to a 140hp Corvair engine in a kit car. I am considering either Mofoco, Rancho, or KCR transmissions. Would love to hear peoples opinions on shops.
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56Cabrio
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Cusser
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| Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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I bought a rebuilt transmission for my 1970 from MoFoCo in 2018, it's been fine. MoFoCo claims in their literature that every rebuilt transmission is run in a vehicle to test it, I believe in what they state. MoFoCo also did not require a core to be shipped back to them; one must be wary or trustful that a rebuilder will state that their core is fine....
I'm in Arizona and a local transmission rebuilder with a good recommendation was like 3 months behind at that time, plus I would've needed to drop off my transmission there (100 miles away) and wait.
Any rebuilders in Florida???
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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| Cusser wrote: |
I bought a rebuilt transmission for my 1970 from MoFoCo in 2018, it's been fine. MoFoCo claims in their literature that every rebuilt transmission is run in a vehicle to test it, I believe in what they state. MoFoCo also did not require a core to be shipped back to them; one must be wary or trustful that a rebuilder will state that their core is fine....
I'm in Arizona and a local transmission rebuilder with a good recommendation was like 3 months behind at that time, plus I would've needed to drop off my transmission there (100 miles away) and wait.
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Cusser, what was the name of the VW transmission shop here in PHX? Been there forever. He's always a few months behind but does great work. I think the owners name is Bill?
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VW_Jimbo 
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| Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 11:28 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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Metalcraft in Sanger California. Scott is an awesome builder, building for high performance applications!
I highly recommend him!
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Cusser
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| Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2024 6:47 am Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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| Cusser, what was the name of the VW transmission shop here in PHX? Been there forever. He's always a few months behind but does great work. I think the owners name is Bill? |
Arizona Transaxle. https://aztransaxle.com/ 3863 N. 38th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85019 (602) 269-1444
I believe gt1953 on this forum had his transmission done by them. For me, I didn't want to wait that long, or remove my transmission in Prescott area and drive it to Phoenix west side to drop off, then pick it up a few months later and take back to Prescott to install.
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2024 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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| wcfvw69 wrote: |
| Cusser, what was the name of the VW transmission shop here in PHX? Been there forever. He's always a few months behind but does great work. I think the owners name is Bill? |
Arizona Transaxle. https://aztransaxle.com/ 3863 N. 38th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85019 (602) 269-1444
I believe gt1953 on this forum had his transmission done by them. For me, I didn't want to wait that long, or remove my transmission in Prescott area and drive it to Phoenix west side to drop off, then pick it up a few months later and take back to Prescott to install. |
That's it! They did a bay transmission for me and did a great job. The owner Bill I think was a super nice guy as well.
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heimlich
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| Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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There are quite a few reputable transmission rebuilders out there. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the well known ones. You might look for one close to you as you will have to ship the unit out.
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gt1953
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| Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2024 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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Yes it is AZ transaxle....at the time they were very back logged...so I took it to
Don's Bus Box Donson Performance. The trans had locked up, no fwd no shifting no nothing. Glad I had a IRS car. remove the axles and towed it. He did have rebuilt units ready to R&R. I would recommend them as well.
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tpinthepack
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| Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 3:53 am Post subject: Re: Transmission Rebuilders |
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I think Fisher Buggies in Tampa gets their Transaxles from Rancho and always has them in stock. Not sure where you are in Florida, this might be a good option.
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