gettin Garmonized..... - Competition Diesel.Com

SLVRBullet · 08-01-2011, 08:11 PM

well after more problems than i care to talk about in the last couple of monthes with miss matched parts from this company & that.... converter issues, exessive heat issues, etc, wait did i mention converter issues.....

I finally bit the bullet & ordered a complete trans + converter from Jeff that includes his triple disk, billet input, and all the other goodies inside. This will be my 3rd trans of the year already ( stocker finally gave way....then had a complete rebuild locally with good parts & some heat issues destroyed it ) & hopefully the last.

I have spent qyite a bit of time on the phone with Jeff & feel very confident that i`m getting a stout trans from him. I guess i should have asked how much hp it can take... never thought to ask that....hmmmm
Either way i have looked all over the internet & i cant find 1 bad thread about him or his trannies & to say i`m a bit excited to get it would be an uderstatement.

So after it goes in i will post up comments etc. about the trans.

Thanks

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 07:58 AM

why cant i edit this post????????????

Freezingsystems · 08-02-2011, 08:29 AM

You cant go wrong with Garmon good choice. At least you have done your homework and picked the right builder. Some do this 4 times till they get it right so your ahead of the game.

*RascalMafia* · 08-02-2011, 08:49 AM

I broke ALOT of billet parts using another person's build. Jeff hooked me up with eariler this year, truck drives completely different now. 4x4 locked shifts in the past almost always promised something billet breaking...not anymore

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Freezingsystems

You cant go wrong with Garmon good choice. At least you have done your homework and picked the right builder. Some do this 4 times till they get it right so your ahead of the game.

my wallet doesnt feel like im doing it rite...at least the first time. i thought i could save a few bucks and have a trans done locally, with decent parts etc. but in the end i will be costing me more but at least i know i am getting the best.

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by feelmecummin

I broke ALOT of billet parts using another person's build. Jeff hooked me up with eariler this year, truck drives completely different now. 4x4 locked shifts in the past almost always promised something billet breaking...not anymore

i have read that his trans shift amazing !!!!! cant wait...just a couple more days.

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 09:48 AM

i heard back from Jeff this morning it shipped out yesterday & he said the trans will hold 650 hp at the wheels, so i`m in great shape as i only plan to go to 550 - 600 max. that should make for a pretty nice work/tow vehicle.

Big Swole · 08-02-2011, 02:58 PM

Keep us posted!

Congrats on making the "right" call for your purchase...

His brand new converters and like being with a virgin, comfort in knowing nobody elses "parts" have every been in there before!!!!

You won't regret it!!

BFD99 · 08-02-2011, 03:18 PM

Love mine, I'm sure you will too! I've got Phil Taylor's Converter, billet input, his 195psi Valvebody and all his other tricks and such, said it should hold 650-700. It shifts amazing, and so smooth and quick, even with the converter locked.

Big Swole · 08-02-2011, 03:19 PM

Post Fail!!!

Mean't to type "are like".....

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Swole

Keep us posted!

Congrats on making the "right" call for your purchase...

His brand new converters and like being with a virgin, comfort in knowing nobody elses "parts" have every been in there before!!!!

You won't regret it!!

well its been a long time since i`ve been with a virgin

so i cant wait. Saturday cant get here soon enough.

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BFD99

Love mine, I'm sure you will too! I've got Phil Taylor's Converter, billet input, his 195psi Valvebody and all his other tricks and such, said it should hold 650-700. It shifts amazing, and so smooth and quick, even with the converter locked.

what kind of temps do you see cruising vs. pulling etc.

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Swole

Keep us posted!

Congrats on making the "right" call for your purchase...

His brand new converters and like being with a virgin, comfort in knowing nobody elses "parts" have every been in there before!!!!

You won't regret it!!

def. keep you posted... i may have a couple questions for you since it seems you are pretty tight with Jeff & know his product all too well.....

after all the issues/problems & wasted money i have had with "other guys parts" i was & still am pretty gun shy at this point after hearing every one else`s promises about how good there product is.

Garmon has an amazing following & nothing but great feedback all over the internet so its my turn now to see/feel the garmon differance.

*RascalMafia* · 08-02-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SLVRBullet

def. keep you posted... i may have a couple questions for you since it seems you are pretty tight with Jeff & know his product all too well.....

after all the issues/problems & wasted money i have had with "other guys parts" i was & still am pretty gun shy at this point after hearing every one else`s promises about how good there product is.

Garmon has an amazing following & nothing but great feedback all over the internet so its my turn now to see/feel the garmon differance.

Trust me dude...I feel your pain.
These are all from "another guy's" builds of my transmission. 700RWHP, 7800lbs
That doesn't include all of the crap (everything forward of the OD housing, and that housing itself when the billet int shaft broke)

Having Garmon's re-do my trans is the best decision I have ever made. I've raced it, towed with it, beat on it. Nothing. Jeff & Co dropped the trans pan on it today, spotless.

On edit: The shaft furthest to the left is a billet 1-3/8" SBC shaft from my NV4500.

BFD99 · 08-02-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SLVRBullet

what kind of temps do you see cruising vs. pulling etc.

Don't have a gauge on it, and don't ever tow....

*RascalMafia* · 08-02-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BFD99

Don't have a gauge on it, and don't ever tow....

"Gauges are for people who care"...I'm 4 years into this truck without any.
I'm actually ordering a pyro tomorrow, only because of stupid Mont Eagle, towing, and SDX.

BFD99 · 08-02-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by feelmecummin

"Gauges are for people who care"...I'm 4 years into this truck without any.
I'm actually ordering a pyro tomorrow, only because of stupid Mont Eagle, towing, and SDX.

LMAO I have pyro, rail pressure and boost, but its all through my TS MPD and i always forget to look at them!

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by feelmecummin

Trust me dude...I feel your pain.
These are all from "another guy's" builds of my transmission. 700RWHP, 7800lbs
That doesn't include all of the crap (everything forward of the OD housing, and that housing itself when the billet int shaft broke)

Having Garmon's re-do my trans is the best decision I have ever made. I've raced it, towed with it, beat on it. Nothing. Jeff & Co dropped the trans pan on it today, spotless.

On edit: The shaft furthest to the left is a billet 1-3/8" SBC shaft from my NV4500.

wow that is an impressive "trophy" shelf....... no offense.

the converter is being delivered tomorrow & the trans on Thursday..... Saturday mornign out it all comes.

I beleive i have made the right choice this time.......i`m usually not the type to cut corners but 5-6k is alot of coin for a trans.... but then again so is spending 3k+ twice & then having to spend 5-6 K on top of it all....

SLVRBullet · 08-02-2011, 08:05 PM

feelmecummin did jeff & co just pull it apart for maintanence reasons today or you just wanted to see what it was looking like.

I wish i lived closer, shoot i would have had him build it & install it all at the same time.

Big Swole · 08-02-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SLVRBullet

def. keep you posted... i may have a couple questions for you since it seems you are pretty tight with Jeff & know his product all too well.....

after all the issues/problems & wasted money i have had with "other guys parts" i was & still am pretty gun shy at this point after hearing every one else`s promises about how good there product is.

Garmon has an amazing following & nothing but great feedback all over the internet so its my turn now to see/feel the garmon differance.

Ask away!!

PM me your number and I'll do the same.. Call anytime!

08-01-2011, 08:11 PM	#1
SLVRBullet Name: SLVRBullet Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 267	gettin Garmonized..... well after more problems than i care to talk about in the last couple of monthes with miss matched parts from this company & that.... converter issues, exessive heat issues, etc, wait did i mention converter issues..... I finally bit the bullet & ordered a complete trans + converter from Jeff that includes his triple disk, billet input, and all the other goodies inside. This will be my 3rd trans of the year already ( stocker finally gave way....then had a complete rebuild locally with good parts & some heat issues destroyed it ) & hopefully the last. I have spent qyite a bit of time on the phone with Jeff & feel very confident that i`m getting a stout trans from him. I guess i should have asked how much hp it can take... never thought to ask that....hmmmm Either way i have looked all over the internet & i cant find 1 bad thread about him or his trannies & to say i`m a bit excited to get it would be an uderstatement. So after it goes in i will post up comments etc. about the trans. Thanks __________________ 06 QCLB SILVER- Garmon Trans, T &C Pump, ATS Arc Flo, Raptor, EFI Live, Super B Special 4 SALE Quote: Originally Posted by madmikeismad Aftermarket boobs are definitely performance parts. They make you finish faster.

08-02-2011, 07:58 AM	#2
SLVRBullet Name: SLVRBullet Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 267	why cant i edit this post???????????? __________________ 06 QCLB SILVER- Garmon Trans, T &C Pump, ATS Arc Flo, Raptor, EFI Live, Super B Special 4 SALE Quote: Originally Posted by madmikeismad Aftermarket boobs are definitely performance parts. They make you finish faster.

08-02-2011, 08:49 AM	#4
RascalMafia Name: RascalMafia Title: heyyyyyyy girrrrrrrl Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Middle GA Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,514	I broke ALOT of billet parts using another person's build. Jeff hooked me up with eariler this year, truck drives completely different now. 4x4 locked shifts in the past almost always promised something billet breaking...not anymore __________________ '18 Chevy 2500 '14 Cruze Diesel '04 Lincoln Towncar '01 F350 7.3 / ZF6

08-02-2011, 09:48 AM	#7
SLVRBullet Name: SLVRBullet Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 267	i heard back from Jeff this morning it shipped out yesterday & he said the trans will hold 650 hp at the wheels, so i`m in great shape as i only plan to go to 550 - 600 max. that should make for a pretty nice work/tow vehicle. __________________ 06 QCLB SILVER- Garmon Trans, T &C Pump, ATS Arc Flo, Raptor, EFI Live, Super B Special 4 SALE Quote: Originally Posted by madmikeismad Aftermarket boobs are definitely performance parts. They make you finish faster.

08-02-2011, 02:58 PM	#8
Big Swole Name: Big Swole Title: MegaInterceptor Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Member`s Gallery Posts: 16,950	Keep us posted! Congrats on making the "right" call for your purchase... His brand new converters and like being with a virgin, comfort in knowing nobody elses "parts" have every been in there before!!!! You won't regret it!! __________________ -HIS -2017 991.2 Turbo S GT Silver w/ Bordeaux Red / Black -2023 Camaro 2SS 1LE - 6MT - Sharkskin Metallic -2006 Honda S2000 - SOS Supercharged - 397 whp - Silverstone Metallic -2016 RAM 2500 MegaCab Diesel - Silver (Tuned) -HERS -2019 718 Boxster S - Miami Blue 6MT, Cobb Tune, Soul, Ohlins, -2014 958.1 Cayenne S - Umber Metallic / Luxor Beige -2013 Honda Civic S.i.Coupe - 6MT

08-02-2011, 08:29 AM	#3
Freezingsystems Name: Freezingsystems Title: Modify Everything Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chesterton, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,130	You cant go wrong with Garmon good choice. At least you have done your homework and picked the right builder. Some do this 4 times till they get it right so your ahead of the game.

08-02-2011, 03:18 PM	#9
BFD99 Name: BFD99 Title: The Stig Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tulsa, Ok Member`s Gallery Posts: 99,999,999	Love mine, I'm sure you will too! I've got Phil Taylor's Converter, billet input, his 195psi Valvebody and all his other tricks and such, said it should hold 650-700. It shifts amazing, and so smooth and quick, even with the converter locked. __________________ *The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CompetitionDiesel.Com*

08-02-2011, 03:19 PM	#10
Big Swole Name: Big Swole Title: MegaInterceptor Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Member`s Gallery Posts: 16,950	Post Fail!!! Mean't to type "are like".....

08-02-2011, 08:05 PM	#19
SLVRBullet Name: SLVRBullet Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 267	feelmecummin did jeff & co just pull it apart for maintanence reasons today or you just wanted to see what it was looking like. I wish i lived closer, shoot i would have had him build it & install it all at the same time. __________________ 06 QCLB SILVER- Garmon Trans, T &C Pump, ATS Arc Flo, Raptor, EFI Live, Super B Special 4 SALE Quote: Originally Posted by madmikeismad Aftermarket boobs are definitely performance parts. They make you finish faster.