727 rebuild kit? Several out there, which one for my application?

[gomangoRT/SE]

I am putting together a mild 440 with about 425HP.   My torque converter will also be relatively mild at 2800 or thereabouts.   My main objective is me and the family like going to car shows.   Car will see less than 5000 miles a year and will be trailer queen for things longer than a few hundred miles.    Does Mopar make a good rebuild kit for this application?   I know there are alot of people making these kits.   Not a drag car but I will occasionally shower down on it.   Any suggestions on a kit maker and why?

[heminut]

I used a Pioneer kit from Checker Auto in mine with a B&M Transpak valvebody kit, and have hammered on it at the track for around 60-80 passes. Everything has held up good.

[tactransman]

Shift kit wise ,go with a TF1 or TF2 Transgo Shift Kit and you will be fine.Transgo kits are better than B&M Kits hands down!

It really depends on what you need for your transmission, kits are not going to come with thrust washers that you will probably need to adjust end play,spring and roller kit for the sprag if you need one etc. The best thing to do is disassemble the transmission and see what you need , then go from there.
I am not really in the transmission parts selling business but I will make up a custom kit for anybody on this forum and ship it to them.
Check your input shaft end play before you take it apart!

[EVIL72]

Shift kit wise ,go with a TF1 or TF2 Transgo Shift Kit and you will be fine.Transgo kits are better than B&M Kits hands down!

 

[dougs bs23]

wow custom kits bt tactransman, would be way cool  but in searching and trying to learn about the infamous TF727 I've stumbeled on some rebuild kits,, Im still learning and researching so  . . I've found these on  ftp://http://stores.ebay.com/rosevilleautomotive1967_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZQ2d33QQftidZ2QQtZkm

http://stores.ebay.com/TFlite-Pattys-Shop-Mart_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZQ2d33QQftidZ2QQtZkm 
maybe those who are more knowledgable on the subject and add a little input and lets us know whats good and whats not so desirable

[tactransman]

WOW! Some stuff on those links are not bad , most of it is a joke!

[tactransman]

Example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-Torqueflite-727-HEAVY-DUTY-Tailshaft-KIT-1966_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34208QQihZ011QQitemZ320037150611

Heavy Duty tailshaft housing $103 .....Come on .

[tactransman]

Blue Clutches...a waste of money.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-Torqueflite-727-KEVLAR-KD-Blue-Plate-Clutches_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34208QQihZ011QQitemZ320037501768#ebayphotohosting

[tactransman]

$163.00  Way, Way too much for this "stock" converter!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-Torqueflite-Converter-REBUILT-1968-440-383-318_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34208QQihZ011QQitemZ320039080257

[dougs bs23]

any thoughts on this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280039284322&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018

[tactransman]

A little high on the price but not a bad deal. If what you see in the picture is what you would be getting, than it is all good stuff.It has the blue clutches in it that are a waste of money but at that price it is OK. It has the good brass filter ,all new thrust washers with a few selective for end play adjustment,all new bushings . I have used Transtar in the past, good company.

[dougs bs23]

thank you,,,not that im going to buy it now,,, but will have to rebuild mine. It's a learning process and i hope im not killing you with stupid questions.

[tactransman]

No stupid questions here, it is how you learn. My best customers are the ones that are educated by asking me questions.

[ntstlgl1970]

You can also buy from transtar directly if they have a distributor in your area, I've had pretty good luck going this way.....
www.transtarindustries.com