buying a complete 727

[hemi68charger]

Hey Gang...

Just curious as this may be one option instead of rebuilding the current 727 in my Daytona now. Has anyone just flat out bought a complete 727 with convertor ( street/strip ) and had it delivered straight to their front door? Is the price of this astronomically higher then just biting the bullet and having a core 727 built. The core will probably be nothing more than a basic 727, nothing fancy like a Hemi-727......

Just thinking out loud.......

Thanks..
T

[Troy]

Lots of people do it. The only drawback I can see is if you want a basic transmission because the shipping will be large in proportion to the price of the parts. If you were having one built with all upgraded parts then the shipping will probably offset the tax you'd have to pay locally. Try Cope Racing. I had two 727s built locally recently. After all was said and done I could have had one shipped to me for about the same price in several weeks less time.

Troy

[RallyeMike]

I too used Cope and had a trans and converter delivered. It worked out fine.

[moparsr2fast]

I'm getting ready to rebuild my 727. Good rebuild kit and shift kit will be right under $300.00 I use this place for parts, and have had the best luck..

 http://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-att-us&hl=en&source=android-launcher-search&v=133247963&q=+site:oregonperformancetransmission.com+oregonperformance&sa=X&ei=OvkUU8dDhdrIAZzBgOAK&ved=0CDQQrAM

[moparsr2fast]

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[terrible one]

Another vote for John Cope, just put in one of his Prostreet 727s 3 months ago. Great guy to deal with

[PlainfieldCharger]

I'm getting ready to rebuild my 727. Good rebuild kit and shift kit will be right under $300.00 I use this place for parts, and have had the best luck..

 http://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-att-us&hl=en&source=android-launcher-search&v=133247963&q=+site:oregonperformancetransmission.com+oregonperformance&sa=X&ei=OvkUU8dDhdrIAZzBgOAK&ved=0CDQQrAM

How hard are these to rebuild? Is this something a regular guy, with a good manuale can do?

[Cooter]

I'm getting ready to rebuild my 727. Good rebuild kit and shift kit will be right under $300.00 I use this place for parts, and have had the best luck..

 http://www.google.com/search?client=tablet-android-att-us&hl=en&source=android-launcher-search&v=133247963&q=+site:oregonperformancetransmission.com+oregonperformance&sa=X&ei=OvkUU8dDhdrIAZzBgOAK&ved=0CDQQrAM

How hard are these to rebuild? Is this something a regular guy, with a good manuale can do?

It wasn't until I began working at a trans shop that mine eyes were opened to the little things that tend to get overlooked when rebuilding 727's that I used to rebuild. I never ordered anything NEAR a bushing kit, just ordered the basic overhaul and bands.

Today however, buying complete assy that's been blueprinted and upgraded isn't as bad an idea as some make it seem.
cheaper isn't Ness. Your friend if you have to pull the trans five times due to overlooked hard parts that are worn out, or a bushing in a servo allowing the piston to cock in the bore.

No, they aren't hard to just stab a kit in, but to properly take your time, inspect EVERYTHING, realize what's worn out and replace, it's not all that easy. Good luck, and I hope stabbing a kit in will work out.

[firefighter3931]

Cope has an excellent reputation and i wouldn't hesitate to run one of his transmissions in my car. 

In fact, most of the performance parts in mine were purchased through CRT 


Ron

[RECHRGD]

Three failures after having a local shop rebuild mine, Caused me to give up.  Ordered one from Cope Racing and no more problems.

[PlainfieldCharger]

Three failures after having a local shop rebuild mine, Caused me to give up.  Ordered one from Cope Racing and no more problems.

I don't think I would have survived that either. Transmission is about the only thing I have not taken apart. Probably too late to start playing with them.

[fy469rtse]

It's never too late to learn, especially about transmissions,
I did mine the hard way after much reading and study, but if cope has Rons recommendation,  that's good enough for me , too bad I'm half way around the world,
I selected the best from several, didn't know about cope at the time but am going to look for them,
I had a friend go through junk yards over there for me and sent me a core that looked fresh out of a c body ex cop car A 727 B , opened it up and fresh , what a shame I was prepared for full rebuild modification,
I actually got a pallet of cases sent via shipping container
I did it this way as too difficult to return and with good friend who can put these together blind , I got a tough trans that should last, I liked being involved, as I have learnt so much about what I didn't understand

[moparsr2fast]

It wasn't until I began working at a trans shop that mine eyes were opened to the little things that tend to get overlooked when rebuilding 727's that I used to rebuild. I never ordered anything NEAR a bushing kit, just ordered the basic overhaul and bands.
Today however, buying complete assy that's been blueprinted and upgraded isn't as bad an idea as some make it seem.
cheaper isn't Ness. Your friend if you have to pull the trans five times due to overlooked hard parts that are worn out, or a bushing in a servo allowing the piston to cock in the bore.
No, they aren't hard to just stab a kit in, but to properly take your time, inspect EVERYTHING, realize what's worn out and replace, it's not all that easy. Good luck, and I hope stabbing a kit in will work out.

  Admittedly, my stepfather has been a professional  mechanic for over 30 years.... and hates house remodeling. This usually ends up being a trade for labor deal. I ofcoarse remove/install on my own.

  When you have been in the Mopar world for a long time, ( over 30 years in my case),  you either learned how to work on these cars, or know someone who can do the things i don't. For instance, my best bud and i rebuild manual trans and rear ends ( Dana included)  all day long. This was just a viable option for those with the know how, or at the very least, connections.

I personally am versed on the upgrades and include them depending on needs/usage of what i will be doing with the trans.