10r80 Rebuild (100k miles)

[neomadeit]

I just hit 100k miles on my 10r80 5.0! (very hard miles) My transmission is slipping currently and super jerky I think it's time to rebuild it / replace.

I was wondering what rebuild kit is best? I unfortunately know nothing about transmissions so i was hoping i can get some suggestions. I plan on keeping my 5.0 as a my daily driver its currently fbo e85. I do race the car here and there for fun I was wondering what's the best route i can take to have it running brand new.

I was looking at these 2 kits

1.) https://www.beefcakeracing.com/mcleod-88198/
2.) https://www.lethalperformance.com/s...QIMu2uvTq_D-eN1Dyb4pem-1QsHu_glJY2beyY7rMfMwg

I was wondering what's the difference & is there other stuff I would need to purchase like a torque converter to have it running like its brand new? I don't have any knowledge about transmissions so i honestly have no idea what i'm looking at im just looking at the price what would be the best route to rebuild my 10r80 for daily use? What's the best inexpensive way to rebuild it.

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[S550HPP]

Check car-part.com for low milage one. Similar cost to rebuild less risk.

Know that Ford book time on rebuild is around 7 hours R&R incl trans tear down and rebuild all parts in a full rebuild kit. Thought you'd like to know so it's easy to spot a shop trying to rip you off or incompetent.

 

[neomadeit]

Check car-part.com for low milage one. Similar cost to rebuild less risk.

Know that Ford book time on rebuild is around 7 hours R&R incl trans tear down and rebuild all parts in a full rebuild kit. Thought you'd like to know so it's easy to spot a shop trying to rip you off or incompetent.

thank you! I appreciate it alot

I was thinking about that to there’s 10r80s for sale in my area for 2.8k - 4.5k would it be better to just buy a low mileage one instead? Would I need to reprogram it or anything.

 

[S550HPP]

It should be from a mustang, same year preferably, low milage as can get. I would get it reprogrammed.

Correction: it's 7 hrs R & R plus 4 hrs trans tear down and install all new parts in full rebuild kit, plus trans fluid.

Torque converter should be inspected for heat damage.

From what I've seen around $3K is fair for one with under 20K miles they also ship them on pallets if can't find one near by.

Suncoast and other have built ones but they're over 5-6K. Their rebuild kits start at 1500 and up.

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