Molloy Member 216 Member For: 17y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Taree Posted 16/12/10 08:48 AM Author Share Posted 16/12/10 08:48 AM Im looking for somone who can do it on exchange, Im using my workshop 2 pull out the old box then drive 2 sydo on sat swap boxes then drive home and install sat nite. I cant really leave the car on a hoist for a week or 2 as we will need it for work and I dont want the car towed in and out everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCC miso xr6 Donating Members 317 Member For: 16y 3m 23d Posted 16/12/10 09:48 AM Share Posted 16/12/10 09:48 AM Im not sure on exchange basis,I gave him my box an he build my box. Try calling him on ph 9651 5803 maybe he can do it on exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP_HSV HOON Member 1,636 Member For: 15y 17d Gender: Male Location: W.A Posted 16/12/10 02:43 PM Share Posted 16/12/10 02:43 PM Dont waste your money on Building the BTR they will break... Dominellos BTR's are a rip off just like the rest of them and yeah a few have survived making decent power for a while with alot of maintenance and part replacement but the majority dont and the one year warranty gets you about 20000 km's then what? you'll be better off in the long run going Turbo 400 or C4 or sell the car and buy a BF or FG with the ZF trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molloy Member 216 Member For: 17y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Taree Posted 16/12/10 08:24 PM Author Share Posted 16/12/10 08:24 PM Wont be selling the car as it has a built bottom end and have throw to much $$$$ at it so far 2 trade it for a BF.....I have thought about the T400 conversion for a while, who does these conversions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolxr6 Member 312 Member For: 14y 4m 17d Posted 16/12/10 08:37 PM Share Posted 16/12/10 08:37 PM I agree with RIP_HSV that the BTR is not a strong box no matter who builds it. I would never spend $ 4500 on these boxes. I was lucky to pick up a second hand built one cheap but other than that if it goes ill be straight onto a C4 or Turbo 400. I also know of a lot more failure than success stories from these built boxes even from these "reputable" transmission shops. If you do end up going a box from Dominellos ask him that if the box fails say twice in that year and he repairs it under warranty, then it happens again say the third time, ask him if he'll refund you the money?? I did and the answer was no refund. Why not? If I pay $ 4,500 and it keeps failing under warranty what happens after 1 year?? Obviously he doesn't have that much faith in his work. Mate give Norm a call from Northmead Autos and he will be happy to build a BTR for you and also confirm what I am saying about their inherent weaknesses no matter what you do to them. He can also let you know about a C4 conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Donating Members 553 Member For: 15y 10m 9d Gender: Male Posted 16/12/10 08:39 PM Share Posted 16/12/10 08:39 PM Btr's cope alot better with the right tuning also, my btr is stock as a rock and still holds my power no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolxr6 Member 312 Member For: 14y 4m 17d Posted 16/12/10 08:47 PM Share Posted 16/12/10 08:47 PM Possum, I also have a tune from Jim @ Tunehouse and it held well for about a year mate but when it decide to let go and flair it did. A good tune can only help just like on an engine but if the internals are weak you'll eventually stuff it. It's only a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCC miso xr6 Donating Members 317 Member For: 16y 3m 23d Posted 16/12/10 09:48 PM Share Posted 16/12/10 09:48 PM Possum, I also have a tune from Jim @ Tunehouse and it held well for about a year mate but when it decide to let go and flair it did. A good tune can only help just like on an engine but if the internals are weak you'll eventually stuff it. It's only a matter of time.was your box build to hold your 370kw, good effort if it was standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straughsberry Donating Members 1,846 Member For: 17y 7m 14d Gender: Male Location: Broady, Melbourne Posted 17/12/10 09:17 AM Share Posted 17/12/10 09:17 AM (edited) While I agree that the BTR is not the strongest box in the world, how you drive it will go a long way towards longevity and reliability.My box held 315rwkw-370rwkw for 2.5 years before it needed a freshen up. And even then, it was well under $100 in parts. I never boot it unless I've selected the gear I want first and OD never gets much of a workout. This was without a trans cooler using a non-synthetic oilRVO in Dandenong built it BTW. Was about 3k. Edited 17/12/10 09:18 AM by straughsberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Donating Members 553 Member For: 15y 10m 9d Gender: Male Posted 17/12/10 10:13 AM Share Posted 17/12/10 10:13 AM Possum, I also have a tune from Jim @ Tunehouse and it held well for about a year mate but when it decide to let go and flair it did. A good tune can only help just like on an engine but if the internals are weak you'll eventually stuff it. It's only a matter of time.I realise that and im not neive thinking it will last forever! Im simply amazed that it has held up still as when I drive it it cops a hiding and going to the drags etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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