How built do you want it ?
$600 converter 9.5 with lock up single disk. All you need really.
$225 for the bell housing
$400-500 for core 4r70w
$300 for Machine Work Adapt Bellhousing and Case
$550 labor overhaul unit
$ ???? what type of valvebody
$500 upgraded Clutchs,High Energy Band 8 pack.
Manual VB is $350 T-Brk Valvebody is $850.
We can also use the upgraded 300m "$200" stub shaft and there are some other parts that can be upgraded for severe service.
The basic build we use should be good in a 3200lb car well into the low 9's easily. Thats without any trick parts and using the right core. We stuff more frictions into the foward and Direct clutchs and upgrade the band. Also inspect any and all parts for wear and replace ones as needed.
for a complete unit with converter your looking at $3525 with transbrake. Obviously depending on how you option the trans it could be substantially less exspensive.
For comparison a typical 4l60 is running upwards of 3k now.Thats without a converter from Rossler. they will even tell you that the trans is not reliable in the 9's.
I would charge $400 to install into the vehicle and modify the cross member.
As for a driveshaft the one you have now if you have a t56 or 4l60e should work with a simple Yoke change. Both transmission are 32 1/8 long and the 4r70w with the adapter bellhousing is 32 1/8 from bell face to the seal. I have not 100% confirmed this yet but I will be later this week as to wether we can simply change the yoke.
I am still working out the detials and when they are all nice and tidy I will post up firm pricing schedules with a detialed parts list. We are going to try to make these units a bolt in but it will take time.
Right now we are throwing enough power to go 150's with them over 700hp to the tire. No reliability problems as of yet.
they weigh about 20lbs more then a 4l60. I think its round about 175lbs or so. I will try to wiegh this one as soon as I can.
Sean
Sean, what is the cost??? and how much does it weigh and how much power will it handle (guesstimate)? I want to go automatic on my Turbo car