2G Tre stage 3 or 4

[Jacolu3]

Planning on ordering a tre tranny soon and still debating between stage 3 or 4. Both of them I will be going with the tre 4 spider diff.
My goal awhp is 400.
My mods are eagle rods, wiseco forged Pistons 9.5:1, arp L19 head studs, 280 delta cams, gsc beehive springs and retainers, and a Fp HTA 68. Not planning of reving higher than 8500 rpm.
Not trying to cheap put just curious if it's worth the extra money for me to get the stage 4.
The car is not daily driven. Just a weekend car.

Thanks
Brian

 

[faqinshiet]

I would say email Jon TRE and ask him for his input. I did and he ended up calling me a couple times to discuss my build. He gave me his recommendations with my mods and plans.

 

[turbotalon1g]

Stage 3 will be plenty, you don't even need anything special maybe a stock refresh at that level. These transmissions can last if driven carefully.

i had a stage 3 back in 2009 and it shifted wonderfully with a HX35 at 38psi.

 

[Jacolu3]

Stage 3 will be plenty, you don't even need anything special maybe a stock refresh at that level. These transmissions can last if driven carefully.

i had a stage 3 back in 2009 and it shifted wonderfully with a HX35 at 38psi.

Unfortunately I have not heard back from my email last week so now I'm leaning towards Jacks transmission since they've started building dsm trannys again

 

[dexterholland04]

Honestly...stock rebuild and a good clutch. They're all just stock parts anyways.

 

[turbotalon1g]

Unfortunately I have not heard back from my email last week so now I'm leaning towards Jacks transmission since they've started building dsm trannys again

That sounds like him, he is a very nice guy but his communication leaves a lot to be desired.
I believe he is a 1 man show.

 

[91stocker]

That sounds like him, he is a very nice guy but his communication leaves a lot to be desired.
I believe he is a 1 man show.

Are they even open? I tried calling today and the number was disconnected.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I run a tre Transmission it's built with everything I'll need for the street and then some all goodies 90 gear hub and all the new parts including shot peened gears and gear detail nice that he's 15 minutes from my house. I'm ok not worried just tell him what your plans for the car are. He hooked me up third rebuild over the years.

 

[DSM_GSX01]

Jacks they did my stage 4

 

[turbolover10]

Jacks is doing Dsm rebuilds again? Interesting!

 

[Jacolu3]

Jacks is doing Dsm rebuilds again? Interesting!

Yeah when I didn't hear back from tre I started looking around and found they were back doing dsms.
I'm not ready for my transmission to be rebuilt yet but I think I'll give Tre another chance before I make my final choice

 

[turbolover10]

I was considering tre as well, I know he's been doing it a long time! I'm not quite ready yet either but it won't be long. Good luck whoever you end up going with I'm sure It will be quality work.

 

[Maes]

Jon knows his trannys I would go with him. On my 2nd one and it's also a different dsm. Just tell him what your goals are and he will hook you up and no bullshit over pricing either. He does excellent work. He's been doing dsms since the 90's. I only trust him with my trans.

 

[Dsmkauai]

There's also Brian Terhune he's an amazing Mitsu tech and can build anything you need! He built my beast of a trans, pretty much a stage 4 haha.

 

[simplejoe]

I'm running a shep stage 2 with a comparable mod list and it's been good for 25k so far.

 

[Jacolu3]

I'm running a shep stage 2 with a comparable mod list and it's been good for 25k so far.

Yeah but as far as I know shep doesn't do dsm tranny rebuilds anymore.

 

[twicks69]

Are they even open? I tried calling today and the number was disconnected.

I just called Jon, his number is not disconnected.

Email him at [email protected]

Regarding the op build, a comprehensive rebuild with a 4-spider is plenty. I.e. stage 3 equivalent.

I'd plug myself but I'm pretty booked currently.

 

[91stocker]

I just called Jon, his number is not disconnected.

Email him at [email protected]

Yeah my mistake. My phone does that sometimes when it has no service, very rarely but it happens living in the middle of no where. I've since contacted him, thanks.

 

[Rich94]

OP were you able to get a hold of Jon? I emailed him last week but I haven't heard back yet. I'm also in the same boat as you. My goal is 400-500hp until I get my engine built for next year.

 

[Jacolu3]

I only emailed him once but never heard back. Haven't tried again yet because I still have other stuff I need first.

 

[BlackGSXEclipse]

Jacks Transmissions is offering rebuilds for DSMs again as per their website, I'd give them a call if you can't reach anyone at TRE

 

[Jacolu3]

Jacks Transmissions is offering rebuilds for DSMs again as per their website, I'd give them a call if you can't reach anyone at TRE

Yeah when I'm ready to order this is my plan.