tranny upgrade. HELP

[96ProCompTahoe]

alright, was planning on turning my old 4L60E trans into GM's new "bionic 4L65E" but of course we can't find the damn kit anywhere!! Almost like they decided not to produce the parts. The new trans has to be able to hold together behind a 500+HP 383 Stroker or 454 Big Block down the Road.

So i have found:

-the GM upgraded 5 pinion (stock has 4) front and rear planetaries (input and reaction gears), Close to $400

-"Extreme Duty Torque Drive package" which comes with the hardened input shaft and drum assembly, hardened reation shell and bearing. replaces stock plastic thrust washer with roller bearing. $300

If anyone has a lead on the 4L65E trans kit, PLEASE let me know. If not the Kit then leads on the individual parts:
-Hardened stator
-Hardened Turbine
-Hardened Output Shafts
-3-4 Clutch Pack with 7th friction Plate

i've already hit the $2K plus range, if there's a drop in trans that is in the same range that can handle the abuse im going to put it through list it up. Any other pointers put them up as well.

(a buddy is rebuilding it, putting in the smaller upgraded parts, its sitting on his bench, so info is helpful sooner than later)

 

[blk87brd]

4L65E kits can be found at:
http://www.eatmyshift.com/
Typing in 4l65e brings up a number of sites. Don't know where you are but some may be closer to you.

 

[GPChief]

http://www.tripleedgeperformance.com/

I've used these guys twice (I own 3 Grand Prix's) Good prices / support

If my tranny ever goes out on the Denali, they would be the first ones I would turn to.