[nyrdrms]

Subject: PA transmissions 2008
To whom it may concern, PA transmissions are a far cry from a performance tranny. I recently had a bad experience with this company and doubt that I am the only person to have such issues with their product. I purchased a Super Streeter C4 from Mustangs Unlimited. I had the C4 in for about two months (100miles) before third gear let go. I tried all the normal fixes and nothing helped. After a call to PA, I was told to pull the tranny and ship it to them at my cost of course. During this conversation it was also brought to my attention that I would have to pay for return shipping as well. So, for a total of $500 in shipping I could get the tranny rebuilt. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that you can get a local rebuild for $350. Not only was it going to be a complete rebuild but I could get blue clutches (much better than Alto Red) all with correct end play which ended up being the issue.

There was so much endplay that the 2-3 shift popped the output shaft lock ring off. This allowed the shaft to move forward and cover the fluid travel holes. There were also a few seals lying in the tranny as well as a broken drum. Did I mention that the so called heavy duty clutches were stock paper clutches? They also used plastic rings instead of steel. I even sent pictures of the failure to PA who at first seemed as though they were concerned that I had problems with the tranny. They hinted at paying me for the labor bill. I have called three times with the same answer. “It’s up to my boss now”. So, I don’t expect them to pay. They burned me and I hope that I can save others from the same trouble. In all I lost $400 not to mention my time to pull and re-install the tranny. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY. Just trying to save some of you the same pain I went through.

[blown65]

That sucks, so far mine has been just fine, but its a super comp. Not alot of miles, but does have quite a few passes down the 1/4 miles.

However, I was aware of the shipping being on me if there was a problem. Personally though, you should of sent it to them and had them make it right. I can see it both ways, but I get into this sort of thing all the time at work also. Hope it works out for you however.

[gordie]

Thanks for the warning! Those kind of guys need to be exposed.

[67fstbk]

Hmm, I haven't had any trouble with mine... yet. That's the first I ever heard anything bad about them. A lot of aftermarket dealers sell them. I guess there is always a chance you can get a bad one no matter who makes it. It's a shame that they didn't help you out on the shipping after only 2 months. Did you talk to Unlimited? Maybe they could help you out. I'm sure they don't want the reputation that they are selling an inferior product. I wish I could find a place that does $350 rebuilds. Before I bought the PA, I called Aamco about rebuilding my C4. They wanted $350 just to crack the case to see what was wrong, $1200 for the rebuild provided no parts were broke.