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Re: Anyone using a 6.1L Hemi with a 727 Transmission??
[Re: JOHNNYSCHARGER]
#386223
07/27/09 08:25 AM
07/27/09 08:25 AM
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Tennessee
Keisler Sales
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Tennessee
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I am at a point where I am trying to spend my money wisely and wonder if the $5k for the Keisler kit is worth it.
It doesn't cost 5k for the Kit. If it is a stock 6.1 the kit would be $3795 less the Moparts Forum discount.
Keisler Engineering www.keislerauto.com#1 Choice of Overdrive Transmissions with Over 14,000 Sold
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Re: Anyone using a 6.1L Hemi with a 727 Transmission??
[Re: Keisler Sales]
#386224
07/27/09 12:50 PM
07/27/09 12:50 PM
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North Central Indiana
C-Tech
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If you use a 518 you need to find one with the hydraulic governor they are not that common and I bet you will pay $2000 for one and it may need an overhaul. Just something to think about
Kevin
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Re: Anyone using a 6.1L Hemi with a 727 Transmission??
[Re: C-Tech]
#386226
07/27/09 05:48 PM
07/27/09 05:48 PM
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Manitoba, Canada
DaytonaTurbo
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Manitoba, Canada
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If you use a 518 you need to find one with the hydraulic governor they are not that common and I bet you will pay $2000 for one and it may need an overhaul. Just something to think about
??? You must not have a clue about these transmissions, because the 518's commonly found in any of the early-mid 90's pickups will work. The earlier ones are a straight bolt-in and the later ones need a couple of vacuum switches hooked up but the mods are well documented.
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Re: Anyone using a 6.1L Hemi with a 727 Transmission??
[Re: JOHNNYSCHARGER]
#386227
07/27/09 07:11 PM
07/27/09 07:11 PM
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ahy
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I'm getting to the point where my car will be coming back from the bodyshop and I need to make major decisions on parts purchases for my 6.1L conversion.
I have talked with people that have the Keisler 4-speed auto (GM 4L60E)in their cars and they seem to be satisfied with it. Also 20-22 mpg would not be bad either.
I am at a point where I am trying to spend my money wisely and wonder if the $5k for the Keisler kit is worth it. My other possibility is to use the 727 trans. that I have and save lots of $$$$.
Just thought I would check with all of you to see if anyone was running the 6.1L with the 727 behind it and how you like it.
Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
The gen 3 hemi's make power with RPM and need to spin to move out. At the same time they make cruise power very efficiently at lower RPM. They really benefit from lower gearing for acceleration plus OD for cruising. A little extra convertor stall plus lock up in OD helps a lot also. The 5.7 moves a heavy Durango smartly partly from how the transmission is set up... plus gets good "in class" fuel mileage. You can't get both with a 727. I think you would be dissapointed. I'd go for the manual or auto OD options even if you have to wait.
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