LB7: How much power will the trans take?

Ranger1Dmax1

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So I have a 65 hp chip in the truck, plan on getting a cat back exhaust and intake for it as well. Will the trans hold up to the extra power? The truck only gets maybe 750-1k miles put on it in a year since it doesn't get driven in the winter. I don't know what tranns is in it either lol, besides it's a Allison. Thanks guys.


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oscyjack

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Odds are your fine. The usual number people say is 90hp and over it's a risk. 65 is doubtful to overdo it unless it's already sick. Could be wrong there but I wouldn't worry about it personally.

Fyi unless it's just cuz you want it, a catback and intake will do diddly squat for you.
 

Chevy1925

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you are on the ragged edge already and it wont be long till it start limping if you are aggressive with the throttle in 5th gear or tow and get heavy in the throttle in 5th
 

Ranger1Dmax1

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It rarely tows, I'm pretty easy going on the throttle in that gear.


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Ranger1Dmax1

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@trojan366 yea.... guess you could call it a mail crawler since it can't see mud or snow lol


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Chevy1925

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it will live for a good while then. just stay out of the throttle in 5th and down shift to 4th/lock out 5th if you want to get into it hard
 

Ranger1Dmax1

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Ok good to know, don't have the money to be building the tranns right now. Just wanted to make sure that it will be save for time to come


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It'll hurt the truck more to sit all year hehe.

Trojan we're you at Flynn's last night? I rolled in halfway through the Denver game and saw your trucks doppleganger but it mighta been dark gray. Almost chased the guy down to ask if he was my e-friend haha
 

Chevy1925

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Ok good to know, don't have the money to be building the tranns right now. Just wanted to make sure that it will be save for time to come


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turn the tune down if you want to be sure you dont have an issue. why tempt fate if you dont have to ;)