Transmission shop near Philly

montauk · 11-09-2023, 08:35 AM

I've searched and found a shop in Somerset, NJ but nothing near Philly. There's shop in Wilmington but no response from them to my voice message or email. If the Somerset shop is still good, that's not too far. I'd rather not ship it.

Any suggestions?

My 915 is out for a clutch change. It's LSD with about 200,000 miles on it. Works okay but first gear is getting a bit dodgy if I'm trying to put it in gear while at a stop. So nothing terrible but as long as it's out, I thought I'd give it some TLC.

Thanks
Dave

proporsche · proporsche's Garage

Contact Tony here as boyt911sc ..he might have some ideas

ivan

MARISOL78sc · 11-09-2023, 10:49 AM

Performance Automotive in Malvern PA rebuilt my 915 and I could not be happier.
https://pfmauto.com/
Ask for Paul or Peter

mepstein · 11-09-2023, 11:33 AM

We rebuild 915’s all the time. Peter Dawe trained tech with hundreds of trans under his belt. We sell to retail customers as well as some air cooled shops around the country. Very reasonable pricing since we don’t have a fancy shop to maintain. Located in Chadds Ford, PA. I can have one of our guys pick up and deliver if you don’t have the right vehicle to transport the box. PM me or email - Mark@MarkEpstein.net

silverlock · silverlock's Garage

Bit further away, but Protosport in Whippany, NJ (western NJ) as well. Lots of air-cooled experience.

mepstein · 11-10-2023, 03:09 AM

Ok, that sure blew up my email - in box. :-). Here’s an unflattering shot of a box we are finishing up for a manufacturer of Porsche parts. We also do a lot of custom, close ratio boxes. It really wakes up the car. I can ship door to door in a large igloo cooler if you aren’t near by. I’ve done Canada, Australia, UK & Japan.
A question was asked about later boxes (g50,964, 993) we have a local partner with 20+ years of experience who specializes in those boxes.

boyt911sc · boyt911sc's Garage

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Originally Posted by proporsche

Contact Tony here as boyt911sc ..he might have some ideas

ivan

Ivan,

I rebuilt my 915 transmission more than 20 years ago and still flawless. But I wound recommend to contact Mark E. for your transmission needs. He has a good team of experienced people to do both engine and transmission rebuild. Plus he is reliable and dependable.

Tony

montauk · 11-10-2023, 09:09 AM

Mark will meet me and my transmission this Tuesday. I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks everyone!!
Dave

mepstein · 11-16-2023, 11:53 AM

Got a good start on things. My very experienced tech does the rebuild while I clean and make pretty.
So far, so good.

montauk · 11-16-2023, 01:00 PM

Amazing work Mark!!!
Thanks
Dave

Geneman · Geneman's Garage

Holy crap. mark. That is a project from G+D!!! best off luck. whomever you are, you picked the right guy... MEP is THE MAN for these boxes in this general area.

Geneman · Geneman's Garage

Mark. I am off to Sebring for HSR PBOC SVRA. PCA club etc for the winter... if this "new" tricked out box I got from a good guy in Ca ( active first gear, many other goodies) fails , I will be sending to you pronto in the venerable cooler..FED EX,.. just fyi..... thanks. Frank

spoke · 11-16-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mepstein

We rebuild 915’s all the time. Peter Dawe trained tech with hundreds of trans under his belt. We sell to retail customers as well as some air cooled shops around the country. Very reasonable pricing since we don’t have a fancy shop to maintain. Located in Chadds Ford, PA. I can have one of our guys pick up and deliver if you don’t have the right vehicle to transport the box. PM me or email - Mark@MarkEpstein.net

Mark,

Do you do 930 boxes as well? Mine's coming out soon and I'd like to get it resealed and gone over for any issues. It shifts well but with 160k on the clock and 35+ years in the car it's ready for a check up.

mepstein · 11-17-2023, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by spoke

Mark,

Do you do 930 boxes as well? Mine's coming out soon and I'd like to get it resealed and gone over for any issues. It shifts well but with 160k on the clock and 35+ years in the car it's ready for a check up.

Jerry - Yes. We’ll take good care of you.

montauk · 11-17-2023, 03:58 AM

My transmission, the one in Mark's photos, has about 200,000 miles on it. It's off my 1980 SC.

mepstein · 12-26-2023, 10:25 AM

The transmission has been delivered back to the owner. I’m hoping for some feedback once he gets a chance to get it back in the car.

montauk · 12-26-2023, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mepstein

The transmission has been delivered back to the owner. I’m hoping for some feedback once he gets a chance to get it back in the car.

I am that owner and I can't wait to drive it. Thanks again Mark. It looks fantastic.
Dave

OldMcDonald · 12-27-2023, 07:15 AM

Hi Mark,
Quick question.
Does the Case come out that clean with the parts washer or do you Vapor Blast the case?
Thanks in advance
Kevin

mepstein · 12-27-2023, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OldMcDonald

Hi Mark,
Quick question.
Does the Case come out that clean with the parts washer or do you Vapor Blast the case?
Thanks in advance
Kevin

Unfortunately, the steam parts washer only removes the oil, grease dirt and tar. Then it gets vapor blasted, rinsed and ultrasonic cleaned. Rinse and repeat as needed. We have about $35k in the machines and constant fees for consumables like media, soap, filters, etc.

As I told Dave, the important part is all inside the case but it’s nice to have something that’s clean and easy to inspect for wear and defects.

OldMcDonald · 12-27-2023, 02:00 PM

Thank you Mark
They look better than new!
Kevin