2004r question

[Guest Mike]

Sure thing' date=' it's a shop.

 

Here's the info:

 

Beeville Automatic Transmission

1503 S. Washington

Beeville, Texas

361.358.5121

bautotra at lonestarinternet dot net

Over 30 years in business

 

Hope everything works out for your project.[/quote']

 

Thanks JustAFantaZ. If I can't find a good local shop, I'll give these guys a call. I hesitate to use a shop that's 100 miles away but, if I can't find one closer, I'll expand my search. I'm 100 percent positive there are a few reasonably-priced, very good tranny builders right here under my nose. I just don't know where to look:confused:

 

I've asked a number of folks at local parts stores and performance shops but you all know how it is... much of the time they're either speaking out of their behinds, or they're sending business to a buddy, or they get a small kick-back from referrals... whatever:icon56:

 

I need help locating a shop because I've lost my ability to recognize BS from truth. A perfect example: I just bought an Alpha 1 from a guy in NM. He sounded like a good, decent, honest, reputible, truthful person. In truth he was a lying cheating SOB and I got royally screwed. I paid nearly $16K for a car worth half that!! So much for my instincts:bonk:

 

At any rate JustaFAntaZ, I appreciate the info and I may opt for a long-distance tranny relationship. Uh... that didn't sound quite right:oops: I'm straight as an arrow!!!

[ITSAV6]

Art Carr is not the real Art Carr(the man) his company is CPT now I think.

I would personally use Mike Kurtz at Century Trans since he's closer to you.

I sent my tranny to Cali to PTS as I didn't trust locals for the intended performance I wanted.

[Guest Mike]

Art Carr is not the real Art Carr(the man) his company is CPT now I think.

I would personally use Mike Kurtz at Century Trans since he's closer to you.

 

Thanks ISAV6.

 

I'd sure like to find a good transmission shop closer to home. There are added expenses when using out-of-town mechanics... car rental from and to the shop... warranty repairs if needed... which means more car rental from and to the shop... and more time lost:?

 

I need to keep this simple. As I get older, I find less energy during the day... and much less patience. If this is always going to be a pain in the neck, I'll just sell the car and buy a Miata... God help me:eek:

[ITSAV6]

Try calling Mike at Century Trans. He will do you a good trans,install it and test it before you take it home. Like was stated before there only a handful of trany guys that can build a reliable 2004R for performance..Nose around on http://www.turbobuick.com and you will find out who most of them are!

[Guest Mike]

Try calling Mike at Century Trans. He will do you a good trans,install it and test it before you take it home. Like was stated before there only a handful of trany guys that can build a reliable 2004R for performance..Nose around on www.turbobuick.com[/url'] and you will find out who most of them are!

 

Thanks ITSAV6.

 

If they can have it ready before I get there and install it in a day... preferably on a Saturday... that may be what I opt to do.

 

What I haven't mentioned though is they'll need to check the driveline geometry and correct any improper alignments. There's a vibration that needs correction. I'll likely have all new extra-heavy-duty U-joints installed too. Lastly, I want this Scarab engine mounting kit removed and replaced with the correct JTR parts. I might as well do it all at one time. In light of the extra work, I don't see how it can be done in one day. Again, I realize this is new information.

 

Thanks Again,

Mike