Allison 5sp: DMax Store Stage V vs PPE

1lowdiesel

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I will say i have had some good experience with d-max store...

not saying anyone hasn't. Just saying i find it kinda shady to take something that's proven and worth the money then do "something" to it just to make it cheaper and call it your own.

ha yea you ain't kidding henry.
 

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DMAX4 and 5 have a slightly different clutch configuration between C1,2, and 3 compared to most.. For the most part Ive noticed all of these kits are pieced together. Dmax store would be doing the same thing PPE already has, but if it performs why knock it? PPE's clutch config gives more clutch surface area in 5th gear, DMAX places more surface area in the first 4 gears. That seems like the most significant difference. Going to call mike and see what the differences are between the kits, and see about his.
 

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I can get you into a Suncoast Gmax kit with Suncoast or Precision Converter , and based on the web prices could maybe save you a little coin too .
 

Redbowties88

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FWIW, ive had good dealing with dmaxstore... MikeD is a good dude and went the extra mile to help me out and even send me spare parts express for free.

I would call mike L and ask him what he recommends as he is one of the best.. BUT if you call Dmaxstore im sure he will tell you straight about whats in the kit he sells
 

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DMAX4 and 5 have a slightly different clutch configuration between C1,2, and 3 compared to most.. For the most part Ive noticed all of these kits are pieced together. Dmax store would be doing the same thing PPE already has, but if it performs why knock it? PPE's clutch config gives more clutch surface area in 5th gear, DMAX places more surface area in the first 4 gears. That seems like the most significant difference. Going to call mike and see what the differences are between the kits, and see about his.
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so i just have one question? the PPE Stage V kit or the Suncoast Stage IV kit. which would be better? not says that one is really that much better thyen the next, just PPE says there kit is capable of 1000 fwhp?? which converter do they use?
 

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so i just have one question? the PPE Stage V kit or the Suncoast Stage IV kit. which would be better? not says that one is really that much better thyen the next, just PPE says there kit is capable of 1000 fwhp?? which converter do they use?

There kits use a Precision Converter.
 

ripmf666

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ok so is the PPE clutches the same as the sun coast?? i've read alittle about the precision converter, and it seems like its a really good unit. Would this kit be worth the money, or should i go with sun coast??


I would get a PPE kit not just because I sell them I also sell Sun Coast kits. But I would call Mike L and talk with him about what is right for your build.