Lentech builds there strip terminator 4r70w that's supposed to hold 1500hp. I'm getting one with the engine/rear end/and turbo kit I bought. I have an 01 vert I want to drop it into. Are there any hidden surprises I should find know when replacing my SRA and 5speed for this setup? And does Lentech do a good job with this? I have read where someone posted they were getting ripped off by them. Thanks!
4r70w holds 1500hp or just a scam?
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Here is a link to a recent discussion http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminator-talk-229/877053-3-lentech-trans-broken-4-months.html
I highly doubt it will hold 1500hp reliably.
Chuck
I highly doubt it will hold 1500hp reliably.
Chuck
Ehh not what I like to hear, but that's the discussion I was referring to..
I think youd be lucky to find one thatll hold 1000 RELIABLY and for a length of time let alone 1500.
That's unfortunate that a company would be selling something that isn't what it says it is. But after doing my research this is the transmission I want to go with so I'll probably give it a shot. It's only a weekend car and I don't plan on running 1000hp. I'm estimating around 700whp on pump so I'll probably have it tuned for that then lower the boost anyways.
You should check out what I recently posted on the other discussion. I wouldn't put their trans in my car if they gave it to me. There are some excellent trans builders out there that will treat you better.
i have a pa supercomp ready to go in this week. mvb. it was freshly rebuilt by steve gorman precision transmissions. said it looked pretty well put together...ill let you know how it turns out.
you need a manual valve body, dont even bother trying to have it shift with a computer with that power.
you need a manual valve body, dont even bother trying to have it shift with a computer with that power.
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Here's a link to my other thread.. Trying to decide if I'm still going through with this swap. He's a friend of mine so it's reserved for me right now. I told him I can pay whenever but I'm having 2nd thoughts.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/new-edge-cobras-51/878434-cool-01-too-good-true.html
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/new-edge-cobras-51/878434-cool-01-too-good-true.html
There is a local with a lentech strip 4r70w that was making 1200 rwhp and it held. no liking the way they treaded that guy above though....
There is actually a guy that lives a few miles away from me with this same tranny that holds 600hp just fine.
And I'm sure anyone making over 1000hp would buy a transmission claiming to hold 1500 rather than 1200hp.
And I'm sure anyone making over 1000hp would buy a transmission claiming to hold 1500 rather than 1200hp.
It's usually the higher horsepower cars that I have heard having issues. The friend of mine that had issues was at 800hp. Plus, it was a full drag car. He doesn't drive it on the street. All of this would affect how long the trans would last. But, why would you do business with them after hearing the crap that they have pulled? I would not put a red cent in his pocket after seeing and hearing what I have.
It's coming with a new motor/fuel system/turbo kit/intercooler/fuel system/brembos/coilovers/k members/ and rear end. It's a package deal
I would recommend talking to Freddy Brown instead of Lentech. For many reasons including shipping, down time, import costs and customer service.
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Take a look at the size of a 4R clutch pack and that of a th400. The 4R is smaller. You will wear them faster even if they will hold that kind of power. There are other draw backs as well. The main reason people like the 4R is the lock up converter. I can not see one holding up to 700+ ft/lbs of torque on lock up under load. So you will basically be using extra gear for OD and the efficiency of the converter will determine the MPH and MPG you get out of it. Because with out the benifit of lock out there is not a huge advantage to the trans if the converter is real loose and inefficient.
I have a custom built AOD with some 4R parts in my street car. It was spec'd out by me and built by my trans guy. It made 900+rwhp and 750+ rwtq on the base dyno tune, has been pushed harder and has not broke any thing. I do rebuild it every winter. If I had the kind of TH400 I would want in the car it could go 2-3 seasons with out a rebuild.
Different ways to go about things. Check out Click Click Racing - Click Click Racing as there is a ton of info and helpful people over there. At least you can make a educated decision on you trans purchase.
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Take a look at the size of a 4R clutch pack and that of a th400. The 4R is smaller. You will wear them faster even if they will hold that kind of power. There are other draw backs as well. The main reason people like the 4R is the lock up converter. I can not see one holding up to 700+ ft/lbs of torque on lock up under load. So you will basically be using extra gear for OD and the efficiency of the converter will determine the MPH and MPG you get out of it. Because with out the benifit of lock out there is not a huge advantage to the trans if the converter is real loose and inefficient.
I have a custom built AOD with some 4R parts in my street car. It was spec'd out by me and built by my trans guy. It made 900+rwhp and 750+ rwtq on the base dyno tune, has been pushed harder and has not broke any thing. I do rebuild it every winter. If I had the kind of TH400 I would want in the car it could go 2-3 seasons with out a rebuild.
Different ways to go about things. Check out Click Click Racing - Click Click Racing as there is a ton of info and helpful people over there. At least you can make a educated decision on you trans purchase.
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I'd be more interested in how much torque a trans. holds over hp.
FB Performance would get my vote...
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