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Trans rebuild Chicago area #3058534
07/12/22 10:35 AM
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cudadon Offline OP
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Who have you had rebuild your street/strip 727 in a 420 hp B body?

Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: cudadon] #3058546
07/12/22 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by cudadon
Who have you had rebuild your street/strip 727 in a 420 hp B body?


Should be an easy rebuild at that level. Clutches, steels and seals.

Have you considered trying it yourself?


'63 Dodge 330
11.19 @ 121 mph
Pump gas, n/a, through the mufflers on street tires with 3.54's. 3,600 lbs.
10.01 @ 133mph with a 250 shot of nitrous an a splash of race gas. 1.36 60 ft. 3,700 lbs.

Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: cudadon] #3058634
07/12/22 04:06 PM
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If you can handle a bit of a drive, Kilpatrick Engine and transmission in Waukesha, WI is one of the best in the SE Wisconsin area. They did a good job on my 727, rebuilt to 500 hp/lb-rt level. They are a good supporter of the hobby in this area as well. Can't help you with anything in Chicago but I would expect that there are a few good shops there.

Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: cudadon] #3058639
07/12/22 04:43 PM
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Cope in northwest IN. S/F....Ken M

Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: GY3] #3058675
07/12/22 07:27 PM
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New Lenox IL
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Thanks

Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: EchoSixMike] #3058676
07/12/22 07:28 PM
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Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: cudadon] #3058726
07/12/22 10:17 PM
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https://www.tranztech.net/
Tranz Tech in Dubuque are CMC members and a father/son deal. Did the A500 behind my turbo 383.


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Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: furious70] #3058820
07/13/22 10:24 AM
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My last experience with cope is my last experience with cope


The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: bigdad] #3058827
07/13/22 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdad
My last experience with cope is my last experience with cope


He has since switched to only selling parts, and no longer building trans for customers.


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Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: bigdad] #3058882
07/13/22 01:15 PM
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He's definitely lacking in customer service skills.

Last edited by cudadon; 07/13/22 07:45 PM.
Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: cudadon] #3058993
07/13/22 05:45 PM
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He was ok on the first 3 I bought ..

but, this last one ,, I pray I have no trouble because I am sure he won't help at all


The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: bigdad] #3059013
07/13/22 07:39 PM
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Don, what happened to Lee Kapustka?


"Everybody funny, now you funny too."
Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: slantzilla] #3059015
07/13/22 07:48 PM
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Dennis he's incredibly busy.

Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: slantzilla] #3059213
07/14/22 02:52 PM
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NW Chicago suburban area
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I had Lee Kapusta rebuild my 727... he's highly recommended... located in nearby Roselle, IL.

phone 630-247-1627

He's very busy because he's amongst the very best for Mopar transmissions (904, 727, etc).


Mopar Mitch "Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers! Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!
Re: Trans rebuild Chicago area [Re: bigdad] #3059427
07/15/22 02:23 PM
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Sounds like the same history him and I have had. He has found religion now, I'm sure things are all better now. HaHa.


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1998. Dodge Avenger. 8.35@165. 4400 DA
250” Neil and Parks Slip Joint. 7.36@183.
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242" Mullis Dragster. 6.90@ 200mph






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