Thinking about getting a Mad Dog Transmission, any input?

[Yukon82291]

I have 01 Yukon 5.3 and the factory 4l60e finally blew up at 177k, money is tight and i can get a factory rebuild trans for 1300 with upgraded weak parts. I hear good reviews and i hear bad reviews, not sure what to do

 

[livingez_123]

I would deal with a local installer, that way they can deal with any warranty issues. I have seen rebuilt prices from $695-$1,695. it depends on the quality of parts used and what the market will bear.

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

Find a good local shop.

 

[ezdaar]

buy a new one from summit racing and get a Quality trans with stronger internals.

why waste all that money on a REBUILD, by a shop who could have a mechanic having a bad hangover day. when a NEW trans only cost a few hundred more.

 

[The 'ER]

Find a good local shop.

X2 local shop with good internals from Oregon performance. There are some threads about rebuilding on here and links to other forums. Don't be scared of the corvette servo.

 

[Yukonboy2014]

From my research, the way to go would be getting a completely new transmission, instead of rebuilding a blown one. My two cents of course, but you could have a fresh apple for $.50 more, or have a shined-up apple that has been sitting on the shelf for a few weeks. My opinion of course...Do it right the first time and save money down the road. Good luck!