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Warranty length is not necessarily an indication of the companies faith in their product, it's more an indication in how they approach their business. We offered a lifetime warranty on our fuel systems early on, it was a selling point. Later I looked at it and just couldn't justify it. With changing fuels, unknown additives, inexperienced installers, etc...how could I make myself responsible for the kit for as long as they owned it? It's not that I don't have the same faith in my product that I did originally, I've actually got more faith since I switched to the S.S. braided teflon hose.
This argument has really gotten stupid. "Best" is a relative term. If you prefer a pink TC, the BTS might be "best" for you just because of that. We could make up all different kinds of ways to define "best" in the tranny realm...some would favor JW and some would favor BTS. Like I said before...I've actually had both...I would own both again...but JW was best for me because I don't have to drive 20+ hours to get to him and because there were features of his trans that I liked better than the BTS. Keeping this thread alive any longer is just wasting internet bandwidth.
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[quote=415_dezl;1640854]Broken record. Hyundai sonata...100,000 k 10 year bumper to bumper warranty...does that mean they have faith in their product. Not. I can sell you a used vacuum...and tell you it's the last one you'll ever buy...blah blah..sales pitch Again, not bashing BTS, but you're stuck on that warranty thing. BTS looks like a great trans, and most of you dont' even use it to it's potential...that's good peace of mind i guess. If it helps you sleep at night, great. I lifted my truck the day i brought it home..there went the warranty i was told...oh well who cares. Haven't had to take the truck in once. *well until now, gotta glitch in the idle...but i'm working on that still.
A buddy of mine who builds race trannies for NHRA once said....this is the last tranny you'll have to buy....made me feel good till i broke half track and oiled the track down. But he did replace it for free....that one time. What's the moral of this story? I dont' know, just keeping this thread alive!
As for the tranny fluid for free, nothing's free. They buy it bulk...or probably get most of it for dirt cheap....that's how all shops are. No biggy. didn't pay for mine either.[/quo
I really do not care what you think about bulk, cheap, or how shops are, Brian treats All people well at his shop.
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Bessemer City NC
1999 f-350 4x4
BTS transmission BTS Tune 6.0 cooler Issopro gauges
MBRP 4" 304 stainless exhaust K&N FIPK air intake.
Broken record. Hyundai sonata...100,000 k 10 year bumper to bumper warranty...does that mean they have faith in their product. Not. I can sell you a used vacuum...and tell you it's the last one you'll ever buy...blah blah..sales pitch Again, not bashing BTS, but you're stuck on that warranty thing. BTS looks like a great trans, and most of you dont' even use it to it's potential...that's good peace of mind i guess. If it helps you sleep at night, great. I lifted my truck the day i brought it home..there went the warranty i was told...oh well who cares. Haven't had to take the truck in once. *well until now, gotta glitch in the idle...but i'm working on that still.
A buddy of mine who builds race trannies for NHRA once said....this is the last tranny you'll have to buy....made me feel good till i broke half track and oiled the track down. But he did replace it for free....that one time. What's the moral of this story? I dont' know, just keeping this thread alive!
As for the tranny fluid for free, nothing's free. They buy it bulk...or probably get most of it for dirt cheap....that's how all shops are. No biggy. didn't pay for mine either.[/quo
I really do not care what you think about bulk, cheap, or how shops are, Brian treats All people well at his shop.
If you don't care, why are you responding?
This thread has not gotten stupid, it is just fun to ruffle some feathers..it's like going to chicago and saying the bears suck...gets everyone in a frenzy. The only difference here is i respect both companies very much...unlike BTS bubbas.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC SRW 4x4 LB , Shadow Gray, Edge 4.5" w/ dual bilsteins up front/ Toyo Open Country M/T 315-75-16. Stock Motor 7.3, dual alts / 3 guage pillar pod, Auto Meter/ 5" turbo back magnaflow exhaust w/Aeroturbine muffler & 6" Jardine tip/ Husky 24k 5th wheel / Air Lift Bags.
John Wood Transmission / DP tuner / 08' rear diff cover
i respect both companies very much...unlike BTS bubbas.
I respect both companies very much too. I just respect BTS more. So, if for whatever reason you don't want to deal with BTS, I will recommend JW over say ATS or Monsterbox. Unless the person says they want an expensive doorstop, that is.
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The only difference here is i respect both companies very much...unlike BTS bubbas.
Ok, I hope your saying this as a joke to ruffle feathers too, because I have never "Dissed" JW in any way.....
So ya can't say unlike "BTS Bubbas" Maybe SOME bubbas...
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I respect both companies very much too. I just respect BTS more. So, if for whatever reason you don't want to deal with BTS, I will recommend JW over say ATS or Monsterbox. Unless the person says they want an expensive doorstop, that is.
It's getting warm and fuzzy in here..what happened to all the slinging? LOL JIM, not all bubbas i guess....i guess there are a chosen few with open minds still! You must not attend the weekly Bubba-Cult meetings at the local doughnut shops.
If we're gonna talk doorstops, the ones at JW shop are better than the ones at BTS.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC SRW 4x4 LB , Shadow Gray, Edge 4.5" w/ dual bilsteins up front/ Toyo Open Country M/T 315-75-16. Stock Motor 7.3, dual alts / 3 guage pillar pod, Auto Meter/ 5" turbo back magnaflow exhaust w/Aeroturbine muffler & 6" Jardine tip/ Husky 24k 5th wheel / Air Lift Bags.
John Wood Transmission / DP tuner / 08' rear diff cover
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Wow! You guys had a busy weekend. I can't say one way or the other "Who has the best Transmission" But, I will say this. If anyone asks I am going to steer them to BTS. Brian, Tina and Patty were so great to work with. I know they were all busy, but the couple of times I needed to call and talk to any of them, they dropped what they were doing and dug in and helped me out. If you have a great product (we can all agree it's a great product) then customer service is what puts you over the top. I don't have experience with any of the other builders so I am being biased, but, like I said before. If anyone asks me. Its gonna be BTS!! Can I be a Bubba now?
P.S. If any one was wondering Brian sent Schaeffer Synthetic. Not Mobil 1.
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-Bully dog 6, BTS trans w/ 6.0 cooler, 175 cc single-shots from Swamp's Diesel, 4" turbo-back, AFE Stage Two w/ Pro 7, Autometer pillar gauges, DB starter, foil delete, 3" Tuff Country level kit, on board air, truck horns, bellowed up pipes, big ball in the bed.
!!BTS BUBBA!!
Wow! You guys had a busy weekend. I can't say one way or the other "Who has the best Transmission" But, I will say this. If anyone asks I am going to steer them to BTS. Brian, Tina and Patty were so great to work with. I know they were all busy, but the couple of times I needed to call and talk to any of them, they dropped what they were doing and dug in and helped me out. If you have a great product (we can all agree it's a great product) then customer service is what puts you over the top. I don't have experience with any of the other builders so I am being biased, but, like I said before. If anyone asks me. Its gonna be BTS!! Can I be a Bubba now?
P.S. If any one was wondering Brian sent Schaeffer Synthetic. Not Mobil 1.
Shonuff!
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Sold 02 F350 Lariat CrewCab Toreador Red/ Silver DRW LB AT 4X4 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and tranny. built BTS and Ford Tough! 859,532 miles
SOLD: 02 F350 Lariat CC Toreador Red, DRW AT 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and Tranny 214,550 miles,Built BTS, and Ford Tough!
Sold 94 F350 XLT SC DI DRW 5Speed 314,000
Lifetime Member "BTS BUBBA" Association
"Ain't no feelin like BTS mobilin"
SLAPS Member
Sold 62 Corvair 95 Bus
92 Buick deuce and a quarter
03 Ford Windstar- Granny Hauler
Wow! You guys had a busy weekend. I can't say one way or the other "Who has the best Transmission" But, I will say this. If anyone asks I am going to steer them to BTS. Brian, Tina and Patty were so great to work with. I know they were all busy, but the couple of times I needed to call and talk to any of them, they dropped what they were doing and dug in and helped me out. If you have a great product (we can all agree it's a great product) then customer service is what puts you over the top. I don't have experience with any of the other builders so I am being biased, but, like I said before. If anyone asks me. Its gonna be BTS!! Can I be a Bubba now?
P.S. If any one was wondering Brian sent Schaeffer Synthetic. Not Mobil 1.
west coast is the best coast.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC SRW 4x4 LB , Shadow Gray, Edge 4.5" w/ dual bilsteins up front/ Toyo Open Country M/T 315-75-16. Stock Motor 7.3, dual alts / 3 guage pillar pod, Auto Meter/ 5" turbo back magnaflow exhaust w/Aeroturbine muffler & 6" Jardine tip/ Husky 24k 5th wheel / Air Lift Bags.
John Wood Transmission / DP tuner / 08' rear diff cover
there is more than one trans builder worth going to.
Yeah! TWO! Heh, heh...
BTS & JW, nuff said. well almost...
Since what DrFord said was flat out laughable, no disrespect intended, but his post shows how little he know's about these TWO 4r100 Super rebuilders.
Word to the wise, stay out of tranny threads until you buy a BTS or JW trans, because you're just an observer until then. You think you know what is going on, but those "in the know" are laughing at your post.
As a Certified Tech, I thought I knew how to build a solid trans, that was until I watched Brian Thompson at work, now I know better.
BTS & JW have legions of loyal fans, so if you want a good unit buy from one of these guys, & you'll be happy regardless. I have purchased 2 BTS transmissions & I intend to buy another. Yeah, yeah, I really like these trucks, and my wife just smiles when I bring home another, what's a guy to do?
Originally, I intended to read this thread, but once I got to the bottom, 10 pages, I see the Game has already been in play for awhile so I'm signing off.
Cheers!
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2002 7.3L Excursion 4x4, FTVB, MBRP 4" SS Exhaust, Rancho 9000X shocks, "V" code Front Springs & "B" Code Rear Springs, Ride Rite AirBags, Rear Hellwig Swaybar, Cut Front BumpStops, DieselSite Ext Trans Filter Kit - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat, "Scotpart" mod, "Hutched & Pooned", "LandYot" Radius Rods US Gear Overdrive 75mph @ 1750rpm's
2001 7.3L F350 CC LB 4x4 5" Exhaust, pillar guages, BTS Trans, US Gear Underdrive, DP 6 pos chip, V10 Trans Cooler, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit, Evans Coolant, 203 stat, DI reg Fuel Return, GT38R BB Turbo, AFE 2 Intake, Banks Intercooler, Air Rite Bags,
2000 Excursion Limited V10 4x4 7" Lift
holy cow..i just saw the mileage on your rig...impressive...what kind of repairs so far? i'm stressing hittin the 90k mark...guess i shouldn't worry!
Man, 90K, your motor is still new! The most troublesome component on my truck has been the front hub bearings. It is amazing that many parts are the originals. I am only on the second set of pads, and rotors, third waterpump, third set of u-joints, and carriers bearings, the BTS is the only replacement tranny, The diff bearings replaced twice, but still has the original ring, and pinion, two sets of injectors, 1 turbo, transfer case bearings at 650K. ball joints, only replaced once, the Moog ball joints have 530K presently. The original motor was doing great until 691K, when #7 exhaust valve lifter failed, and broke the inner valve spring. The motor was replaced at BTS. The bottom line, Ford don't make them like this anymore.
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Sold 02 F350 Lariat CrewCab Toreador Red/ Silver DRW LB AT 4X4 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and tranny. built BTS and Ford Tough! 859,532 miles
SOLD: 02 F350 Lariat CC Toreador Red, DRW AT 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and Tranny 214,550 miles,Built BTS, and Ford Tough!
Sold 94 F350 XLT SC DI DRW 5Speed 314,000
Lifetime Member "BTS BUBBA" Association
"Ain't no feelin like BTS mobilin"
SLAPS Member
Sold 62 Corvair 95 Bus
92 Buick deuce and a quarter
03 Ford Windstar- Granny Hauler
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Again, not bashing BTS, but you're stuck on that warranty thing. BTS looks like a great trans, and most of you dont' even use it to it's potential...that's good peace of mind i guess. If it helps you sleep at night, great. I lifted my truck the day i brought it home..there went the warranty i was told...oh well who cares. Haven't had to take the truck in once. *well until now, gotta glitch in the idle...but i'm working on that still. 
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so I'm signing off.
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