Passon Performance offers complete transmissions or parts of the transmissions, including bearings, seals, synchronizers and if needed new gears snd shafts, manufactured out of better, higher strength alloy than Chrysler used, an aluminum case if desired....a great source, but not inexpensive....they're located in Pennsylvania.
Thank you. I am willing to spend more if it's better quality. I know of someone who had a trans rebuilt and the parts did not last. I can't get these transmissions out as easily anymore and I don't want to do it again. I am toying with an over drive unit. My friend had one in his hemi Charger and it was rated 2,000 hp? Had the best of both worlds driving around with a 4.10 dana. I really don't like driving long periods at 3,500 to 4,000 to car shows if I can help it.
That must be a Gear Vendors unit. The good: they make units that fit on the back of either A-833 4 speed or 727 transmissions. Also, they really don't require transmission modifications except for maybe a tap with a hammer. They do require a shortened driveshaft. The bad: they are only .8 ratio on the overdrive. But they are bullet proof and you can "split" every gear. In theory, it makes an A-833 an 8 speed (although you will likely never use all).
Re the Passion performance over drive conversion ...... the 0.8 over drive with a 4.10 ratio rear gear = 3.28 final ratio. Not bad.....but remembering to shift 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 in the heat of battle or an intense competition may be difficult..... at least one time.... Old dogs like me are difficult to teach new tricks to....
OUTSTANDING....Looks like i'll be saving my pennies to purchase the transmission.....looks like old dogs don't have to learn new tricks....thank you....Bob, as you state, the overdrive units make 3rd gear the overdrive, so you are using 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 as you state. However, you don't need to remember anything. You simply flip the shift lever on the transmission and that makes the shift pattern in the car totally normal. Your right arm doesn't need to remember a thing!!!
Hawk
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSIGHT and your experience. MPG is not a real factor for me as my annual milage is 500 or less....its just the high RPMs at cruise speeds and the wear and tear on the engine. I've got to pay my taxes and then see how much is left to fund the transmission purchase. Your remarks sre quite compelling.
Glad they were helpful - that's what the forum is for! Feel free to PM me if you want more information or details. I am just now installing a Passon 4 speed A-855 in my car, but I have no feedback on that yet. Hopefully will be able to drive my car in the next month or so and I can report back. It is the best of both worlds, with A-833 gearing (or very close) for gears 1-4, plus a .7 O/D. I have high hopes for it!
