Who has had their trans rebuilt by Janis Transmission?

d0n_3d · 08-20-2003, 04:06 PM

Just wondering were you happy with the rebuild and did they do an awesome job? I am thinking about taking my trans to them to have it rebuilt to mid-low 11's capable. I've heard some good things from them and I hear they use PTS parts and Bruce from PTS recommends them. Anyone else have comments about them? I appreciate it.

Steve Wood · 08-20-2003, 05:22 PM

Supposed to be good..one of the PTS mafia so they ain't gonna say anything bad about him. Far as I know, tho, he is good.

Lonnie Diers is probably pretty good, too, --think he is part of the mafia too.

Eric is another one and we know he is good, but, you cannot afford to ship to NJ, I suspect.

The Radius Kid · 08-20-2003, 06:22 PM

Vince Janis?
Don't even hesitate.
I talked to him in BG this year[even let him talk to Bruce T. on my cell for 20 min.'s].
He's a straight up guy,no B.S.
As a professional tradesman myself,I would use him in a minute,if necessary.
I think that's saying something.

angrymou
Sorry,i had to use that just once.
It's priceless.

Rob Nolan · 08-20-2003, 06:56 PM

I just got mine back from Vince Janis a couple of months ago. To make it short, take it to him the guy is straight up with you my tranny is awesome. And yes he uses PTS parts. Look to spend around $2250 for a rebuilt.

Good Luck!!!
Rob

Steve Wood · 08-20-2003, 08:52 PM

Geez, wonder more don't switch to a 400.

Maybe you should ship it to Eric.

Rob Nolan · 08-20-2003, 09:40 PM

The reason the price is $2250 is that i have all the billet parts in there. Mine was built to handle a 9.80 car but i won't see that. My car is a mid 10 second car. There were people at Bowling Greene that was in Red Armstrong group that had Vince Janis rebuilt trannys. They were low 10 second cars and been running the same tranny for 4 to 5 years with no problems. Go on the PTS site and you will see how much the billet parts cost. Like the drums, shafts and so on.

Steve Wood · 08-20-2003, 09:55 PM

what he needs is a price for a standard rebuild.

d0n_3d · 08-20-2003, 11:17 PM

actually $2200 is very nice for that kind of tranny! i just want a standard rebuild that will handle mid to low 11's without a sweat and i want the shifts to be dead on perfect and firm at all times...i was figuring laying down around $1500 including either a 2800 or 3000 stall...so it sounds like this guy is pretty good...i think i will give them a call next week and get prepared to take out my tranny...he better know what he's doing because my tranny is TOAST right now uzi stock tranny

kturch · 08-21-2003, 07:37 AM

I paid 1300 for mine from vince, nothing special, full rebuild. This included a tranny cooler, new mount, and new tranny lines.

This dosnt include 600 for the 911 converter tho.

bass · 08-21-2003, 08:51 AM

Why not switch to a 400 now and save big dollars in the long run?

Steve Wood · 08-21-2003, 09:26 AM

Quote:

kturch:
I paid 1300 for mine from vince, nothing special, full rebuild. This included a tranny cooler, new mount, and new tranny lines.

This dosnt include 600 for the 911 converter tho.

Now, that is more reasonable and in line with what he needs.

As far as a 400 goes, for a street car like Don's, one can sure miss 4th gear in a hurry, and the 200 is more fun, in general, on the street.

But, when it comes to a serious race car that is not a daily driver, why spend $2500 when you could buy a couple, or more, 400s?

BTW, I have billet stuff in one of my cars so I know what the parts can cost.

d0n_3d · 08-21-2003, 10:27 AM

hey i am trying to decide which converter to get with this rebuild...should i go 2800 or 3000 stall? which turbos work awesome with these stall speeds? i want to someday upgrade my turbo to a TA-54 or something similar that is capable of mid to high 10's...i kinda want to sell my te-44 turbo and get a bigger turbo for my stock motor so i don't have to cram so much boost in my motor by running 27 psi...with a stock motor will a bigger turbo be more efficient? i figured if i get the trans done right i might as well get a really good turbo...the te-44 just isn't as powerful as i would have hoped...i mean it's way better than stock but i need something that will make my car SCREAM

<small>[ August 21, 2003, 10:39 AM: Message edited by: d0n_3d ]</small>

Steve Wood · 08-21-2003, 01:59 PM

They say the new GT series of turbos don't need as much converter. If so, I would go with a 3200 stall converter in a smaller diameter, obviously.

But, if you want to run tens, then you will probably need to add some better guts to the tranny before you try it too often.

You can upgrade later and the main additional costs will be the r&r if you pay someone else to do it.

My best advice is to be happy with mid 11s and leave the tens to someone that likes to throw money at the car regularly.

ILBCNU6 · 08-22-2003, 01:47 AM

To build a 400 tranny, expect to pay about $2K with TC or more. (good parts, lower 1st gear set, HD sprag etc.) Those mentioned are super great tranny builders. Surf Air can ship trannies anywhere, about $100 from MN to NY. You need to make a shipping crate to be safe though. A lot of people got their trannies back broken by UPS etc. About 5 good re-builders I would use myself. Your Choice. Gene

08-20-2003, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
d0n_3d What's in YOUR wallet?! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 521	Who has had their trans rebuilt by Janis Transmission? Just wondering were you happy with the rebuild and did they do an awesome job? I am thinking about taking my trans to them to have it rebuilt to mid-low 11's capable. I've heard some good things from them and I hear they use PTS parts and Bruce from PTS recommends them. Anyone else have comments about them? I appreciate it. __________________ 87 GN - 11.07 @ 125 mph, car under construction

08-20-2003, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,287	Supposed to be good..one of the PTS mafia so they ain't gonna say anything bad about him. Far as I know, tho, he is good. Lonnie Diers is probably pretty good, too, --think he is part of the mafia too. Eric is another one and we know he is good, but, you cannot afford to ship to NJ, I suspect. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

08-20-2003, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Radius Kid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Stoney Creek,Ontario,Canada Posts: 9,878	Vince Janis? Don't even hesitate. I talked to him in BG this year[even let him talk to Bruce T. on my cell for 20 min.'s]. He's a straight up guy,no B.S. As a professional tradesman myself,I would use him in a minute,if necessary. I think that's saying something. angrymou Sorry,i had to use that just once. It's priceless. __________________ Knowledge is knowing what to do and how to do it. Wisdom is knowing when and when not to use it......and to what degree. To wit:"Let me issue and control a nation's money, and I care not who writes its laws" ---Mayer Amschel Rothschild

08-20-2003, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rob Nolan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 126	I just got mine back from Vince Janis a couple of months ago. To make it short, take it to him the guy is straight up with you my tranny is awesome. And yes he uses PTS parts. Look to spend around $2250 for a rebuilt. Good Luck!!! Rob __________________ 87Limited, PTE 70 GTQ GN1 Champion Aluminums, cam,83#injectors.UNDER CONSTRUCTION[COLOR=Blue]

08-20-2003, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,287	Geez, wonder more don't switch to a 400. Maybe you should ship it to Eric. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

08-20-2003, 09:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rob Nolan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 126	The reason the price is $2250 is that i have all the billet parts in there. Mine was built to handle a 9.80 car but i won't see that. My car is a mid 10 second car. There were people at Bowling Greene that was in Red Armstrong group that had Vince Janis rebuilt trannys. They were low 10 second cars and been running the same tranny for 4 to 5 years with no problems. Go on the PTS site and you will see how much the billet parts cost. Like the drums, shafts and so on. __________________ 87Limited, PTE 70 GTQ GN1 Champion Aluminums, cam,83#injectors.UNDER CONSTRUCTION[COLOR=Blue]

08-20-2003, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,287	what he needs is a price for a standard rebuild. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

08-20-2003, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
d0n_3d What's in YOUR wallet?! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 521	actually $2200 is very nice for that kind of tranny! i just want a standard rebuild that will handle mid to low 11's without a sweat and i want the shifts to be dead on perfect and firm at all times...i was figuring laying down around $1500 including either a 2800 or 3000 stall...so it sounds like this guy is pretty good...i think i will give them a call next week and get prepared to take out my tranny...he better know what he's doing because my tranny is TOAST right now uzi stock tranny __________________ 87 GN - 11.07 @ 125 mph, car under construction

08-21-2003, 07:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
kturch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 121	I paid 1300 for mine from vince, nothing special, full rebuild. This included a tranny cooler, new mount, and new tranny lines. This dosnt include 600 for the 911 converter tho.

08-21-2003, 08:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
bass Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northville,MI,USA Posts: 125	Why not switch to a 400 now and save big dollars in the long run?

08-21-2003, 10:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
d0n_3d What's in YOUR wallet?! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 521	hey i am trying to decide which converter to get with this rebuild...should i go 2800 or 3000 stall? which turbos work awesome with these stall speeds? i want to someday upgrade my turbo to a TA-54 or something similar that is capable of mid to high 10's...i kinda want to sell my te-44 turbo and get a bigger turbo for my stock motor so i don't have to cram so much boost in my motor by running 27 psi...with a stock motor will a bigger turbo be more efficient? i figured if i get the trans done right i might as well get a really good turbo...the te-44 just isn't as powerful as i would have hoped...i mean it's way better than stock but i need something that will make my car SCREAM <small>[ August 21, 2003, 10:39 AM: Message edited by: d0n_3d ]</small> __________________ 87 GN - 11.07 @ 125 mph, car under construction

08-21-2003, 01:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,287	They say the new GT series of turbos don't need as much converter. If so, I would go with a 3200 stall converter in a smaller diameter, obviously. But, if you want to run tens, then you will probably need to add some better guts to the tranny before you try it too often. You can upgrade later and the main additional costs will be the r&r if you pay someone else to do it. My best advice is to be happy with mid 11s and leave the tens to someone that likes to throw money at the car regularly. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

08-22-2003, 01:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
ILBCNU6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Hope, MN. US Posts: 682	To build a 400 tranny, expect to pay about $2K with TC or more. (good parts, lower 1st gear set, HD sprag etc.) Those mentioned are super great tranny builders. Surf Air can ship trannies anywhere, about $100 from MN to NY. You need to make a shipping crate to be safe though. A lot of people got their trannies back broken by UPS etc. About 5 good re-builders I would use myself. Your Choice. Gene

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