b_have Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Does anyone know of a UK based Autobox specialist capable of upgrading the TT auto. Think i have reached the limits of the standard box and really don't want to send my hard earned cash to America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Been there, got the T shirt before. I use a company called Gloucester Road Gearboxes in Bristol, allways done right by me, evo, scoob, supra etc... HOWEVER!....... THey quoted £2700 (ish) for a built tranny. I could import one from the states for £1900, delivered. I wonder where I went ?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Why send it to the states? http://www.vortexpower.co.uk/transmission_auto_boxes.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraguy Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Lol.. Vortex is the UK distributor for Boostlogic. So, yea.. it will go back to the states! That said, I wouldnt trust a UK tranny builder over the years of experience BL have with Supra specific trannys. I have yet to see a UK company offer the performance and reliability of the BL box, regardless of price. I use one and Dude is using the same in his 10 sec car. BL have cars running 9's with them. Couldnt reccomend any other tranny more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Quaife could probably do it for you but im not sure how much they would charge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Quaife could probably do it for you but im not sure how much they would charge! A lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 lol he didn't say he wanted cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Couldnt reccomend any other tranny more.what about this one for 7 second passes Boost Logic TH400 Conversion The TH400 included in our “DIY” kit is built to the hilt. This transmission has been tested to withstand well over 1000hp and can handle 7 second passes. The conversion is a 3-speed conversion and no overdrive is available for it. The transmission tunnel does not have to be modified in any way to fit this TH400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Quaife have nothing to do with auto boxes, they are a gear part and manual race gearbox supplier. Just buy the uprated clutch and band packs and valve body kit from the ststes and get someone in the UK to rebuild your box. (IMHO). The *MECHANICAL* sideof uprating the box is trivial. Gaining some control of how the ECU shifts it is the tricky bit. hence serious US drag cars use a far more basic Powergide or early auto box without the electrickery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraguy Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 what about this one for 7 second passes Boost Logic TH400 Conversion The TH400 included in our “DIY” kit is built to the hilt. This transmission has been tested to withstand well over 1000hp and can handle 7 second passes. The conversion is a 3-speed conversion and no overdrive is available for it. The transmission tunnel does not have to be modified in any way to fit this TH400. Maybe I should edit that to say "for street performance" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I have a guy who can do the boxes here , hes got mine in bits as we speak and a tiptronic hes gonna look at when mines done , hes gonna try some weird shit in mine to uprate the sprags but we'd need to see if it works before selling them Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 really don't want to send my hard earned cash to America! Why re-invent the wheel, why not invest in a solution thats proven to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Why re-invent the wheel, why not invest in a solution thats proven to work. Cause you can get one here for 1/2 the money !!!!! Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraguy Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Cause you can get one here for 1/2 the money !!!!! Dude Well, the BL box is $1800 direct from the US. Factor in a couple hundred for shipping, etc and we are talking 1k GBP? Youre telling me youre going to build and offer box cheaper than that? Originally Posted by Bobbeh Why re-invent the wheel, why not invest in a solution thats proven to work. Couldnt agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Lol.. Vortex is the UK distributor for Boostlogic. So, yea.. it will go back to the states! I think, what Mig was getting at, is that we have a BL box, ready built, in stock, in the UK.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I think, what Mig was getting at, is that we have a BL box, ready built, in stock, in the UK.... and torque converters.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Yeah but your markup is a bit steep do you not think? Importing it yourself isnt a hard job anymore, but I guess its nice to have the comfort zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 You think! Depends if you want any warranty on BL parts, and if you are paying the duty. Speak to BL direct and see what they tell you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Cause you can get one here for 1/2 the money !!!!! Dude I was talking about the product, not the cost, if you're selling the same setup here well then you'd be the best option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I was talking about the product, not the cost, if you're selling the same setup here well then you'd be the best option My Box will be very different to the BL one but i'll need to try and break it to see if its gonna work , the BL box in my car is still faultless , if i lived in the states i wouldnt even bother getting another built , the prob lies in paying to have the boxes shipped as they are very heavy , i think i payed about £320 to ship mine out but Kean gets em shipped back cheaper , at the moment the BL box is still the best value for money out there , in the US it must be by far the cheapest but that dont help us in old blighty !!!!! Dude :littled: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Well, the BL box is $1800 direct from the US. Factor in a couple hundred for shipping, etc and we are talking 1k GBP? Youre telling me youre going to build and offer box cheaper than that? Couldnt agree more. Unfortunatly J youd have to get a BL box thru Vortex and you have to let people earn something !!!!, even if you could phone and get one your pricing is way off , $1800 ++ shipping here ++ core shipped back out to texas ++ duty ++vat . Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 you have to let people earn something !!!!, That's scandalous!!! - What are you thinking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 That's scandalous!!! - What are you thinking!!! Im boycotting B&Q now because ive heard they make a profit on some stuff !!!! And as for cofee shops /restaurants a friend tells me thay work on 200% mark up !!!! Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I have a guy who can do the boxes here , hes got mine in bits as we speak and a tiptronic hes gonna look at when mines done , hes gonna try some weird shit in mine to uprate the sprags but we'd need to see if it works before selling them Dude keep us updated on this as i'll be needing mine sorted this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 The mod will really need testing to make sure it can work and even if it does work we dont know how it will effect street driving !!! Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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