727 Trans Repair Expertise in SE PA/Northern MD area

[KingCapt]

Need recommendations for shop that specializes in Mopar 727's w/excellent reputation. I am in southern York PA area.

Background: TCI Streetfighter transmission with <15,000 miles. I believe it's toasted. Trans developed occasional slight delay/soft shifts over brief period, 2 drives and 75-100 miles. Yesterday, I drove it and barely got around the block. Oil smells burnt. (Wiped on paper towel it leaves a gray, dirty tint.) Trans now leaks more than just an occasional drip. Enough to address in its own right.

I have #'s matching 727, but don't know the condition. The TCI was in it when purchased. I may have the original trans opened/inspected/rebuilt to handle current power and do a swap out. Not sure yet. I find it odd the TCI went out without much warning, or abuse. Advice welcomed. Thanks!

 

[R413]

What is the current power level?

do you have kickdown linkage connected?

what kind of driving are you doing?

 

[khryslerkid]

Right down the street from you...

Lupfer's Transmissions 1050 Harrisburg Pike. Carlisle, PA 17013. (717) 249-4903

Family owned for many years. They know old as well as new. Did my push button. Very reasonable pricing.

 

[KingCapt]

What is the current power level?

do you have kickdown linkage connected?

what kind of driving are you doing?

600 ft lbs @4900, 610 HP @ 5500.

Kick-down linkage connected and operational. Full throttle, the trans arm is all the way back. (I double checked it.) I did find it odd when dumping it @ 40-45mph+, it never seems to drop down into 2nd… and stayed in drive(3rd). Thought it should drop down when “passing”.

Driven mostly around town. I rail it (on occasion) at a stop, but try to keep it in the 4-4500 range. Rev limiter set @5600. I have never thrashed car. The 440ci only has 900 miles on it.

Trans always shifted positive and smooth, and shifted down when pulling to a stop. Never has an issue until I had an issue. It started leaking a little oil too.

 

[snakeoil24]

Probably the best in Maryland is frank lupo dynamic in Newark de

 

[KingCapt]

Probably the best in Maryland is frank lupo dynamic in Newark de

Thanks for the input guys. I went w/Taylor Driveline Specialties in Spring Grove, Pa. Turns out my brand new TCI Breakaway self-destructed due to needle bearing failure, sending metal bits throughout the trans, cooler, etc. Ugly mess of things.
Replaced the converter w/FTC custom 3000 stall and upgraded and rebuilt the trans. Major $$$ due to a crap converter.

 

[snakeoil24]

Thanks for the input guys. I went w/Taylor Driveline Specialties in Spring Grove, Pa. Turns out my brand new TCI Breakaway self-destructed due to needle bearing failure, sending metal bits throughout the trans, cooler, etc. Ugly mess of things.
Replaced the converter w/FTC custom 3000 stall and upgraded and rebuilt the trans. Major $$$ due to a crap converter.

Sorry for you