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Wonka2581 02-08-2016 10:16 PM

Can't you buy a racing auto transmission for cheaper? I really don't know what brand of transmission it is.. But I think I remember reading somewhere that someone makes an aftermarket auto trans for our cars.

harman.khinda 02-08-2016 10:23 PM

Could I get someone's opinion on this:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/2013-NISSAN-37...613?nav=SEARCH

Will it fit? It's got a 90 day warranty. Can a regular transmission shop do the fluid swap or is it a dealer only thing?

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gbrettin 02-08-2016 10:28 PM

It says the trans is from a 370z so it should be fine. I'm guessing you drive your car "spirited" which is why your transmission is going out. If that's the case then you should consider getting a built transmission. If you have 150k+ from normal driving then I'd say yeah, the used 21k transmission might not be a bad idea.

harman.khinda 02-08-2016 10:38 PM

Would a regular shop have the equipment to do the transmission fluid change? A system capable of reading the transmission fluid temp. It looked all new stuff in there but I have to wait till the morning to ask them.

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gbrettin 02-08-2016 10:46 PM

I'd think it depends on the shop but probably not. I believe the OTD price that I paid for a transmission flush through Nissan was about 200 bucks.

harman.khinda 02-08-2016 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin (Post 3407941)
I'd think it depends on the shop but probably not. I believe the OTD price that I paid for a transmission flush through Nissan was about 200 bucks.

Thanks for the help brother.

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StillenZ84 02-08-2016 10:52 PM

I also got quoted 10k (from the dealership) for a new stock transmission and went with Level 10 last year. Best decision I ever made.

gbrettin 02-08-2016 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by StillenZ84 (Post 3407947)
I also got quoted 10k (from the dealership) for a new stock transmission and went with Level 10 last year. Best decision I ever made.

How long have you had it? Anything else you want to add about it would be much appreciated.

StillenZ84 02-08-2016 11:50 PM

I have had it since September. I paid right under 5k. They have you send in your transmission and completely rebuild it. Shipping takes 2-3 days one way depending on where you live, takes them right at 3 days to rebuild it and then they send it back. My car was down a total of 8 days. It is built to withstand either 700 hp or like JWillis 1000 hp which obviously cost a little more. I can tell a noticeable difference in how fast and firm it shifts. Much better deal than just going back with the stock transmission that cost more and could end up breaking again.

andy_meng1024 02-09-2016 01:13 AM

4-5 gear slipping is mainly the valve body problem. I helped 3 people locally to order the valve body upgrade from Level Ten already.

Wonka2581 02-09-2016 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin (Post 3407933)
It says the trans is from a 370z so it should be fine. I'm guessing you drive your car "spirited" which is why your transmission is going out. If that's the case then you should consider getting a built transmission. If you have 150k+ from normal driving then I'd say yeah, the used 21k transmission might not be a bad idea.

I dive my 7AT very "spirited" every time I get in the car.. I have never had any issues what so ever..

MagmaRed370z 02-09-2016 07:25 AM

This is going to become the 6MT CSC page soon...

Lt8Che 02-09-2016 08:10 AM

I second everyone who stated Level 10. These guys do great transmission work for our 5A/T and 7A/T platforms. I've been tracking their "bulletproof" transmission for a while now with 500awhp without any problems.

harman.khinda 02-09-2016 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581 (Post 3408074)
I dive my 7AT very "spirited" every time I get in the car.. I have never had any issues what so ever..

I must confess it was my mistake and not the manufacturers. The car was on jack stands and I was testing for exhaust rattle by revving the engine in drive. I had my hand on the brake pretty firm and I put in park before the revs dropped all the way down and the tranny (parking mechanism?) went *click click click* and the issue has been getting worse since then. This happened at 30k I think and am now at 89k

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JWillis72 02-09-2016 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by harman.khinda (Post 3408181)
Must confess it was my mistake and not the manufacturers.

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