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June 11th, 2007, 09:00 PM
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Brian Hofer Trannys!!!
well i bought a tranny some time ago from Brian and finally,on my B-day [May 31st] i found some time to install the tranny..... just in the nick of time as i was going to run the HOT ROD POWER TOUR as a LONG HAULER
  and was driving to Cleveland on June 1st. Well i had my Torque Convertor cut, flushed and inspected [just as a precaution], flushed the tranny lines, and installed a new tranny cooler. i know it wasnt the most conventional method of break-in but i was riding on faith, prayer and a new AAA membership  ...LOL. i followed all of Brian's break in procedures to a "T" and drove for the 1st time to gas station and immediately following to Cleveland, Ohio; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Racine, Wisconsin; Springfield, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana; Memphis, Tennessee; and Little Rock, Arkansas - & finally back to St. Louis, Missouri - the tranny ran flawlessly - nice firm shifts and for once a good lock up.... i was very impressed. I finally have a Good tranny....they say third times a charm  ...[my other two were over priced Adi Glatz rebuilds...but thats another story] dont wanna take away from the point of this post. Brian is a GREAT vendor and his customer service is 2nd to NONE....even when i had some questions about TV adjustments [late SATURDAY ]- Brian still returned my phone call 
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Owner of Royal-T [1987 Turbo T Limited] destined to run in the low 11's [in street trim] and be featured in a national publication •BEST so far 12.1x @ 112.9X• BEST MPH 114 ALL on 18" Toyo street tires - ZERO boost launch and full tank of PUMP gas - stock "109" block, stock heads, and lots of good stuff ALL MIXED WITH A LIL' ALKY 
    
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June 11th, 2007, 09:14 PM
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Brian Hofer trannys
I also have a Brian Hofer tranny and i love it!!! nice to hear that you done the long haul. A buddy of mine "Bill Howell" drives a Pro-Touring 66' GTO convertible, silver & red. He just got back and now we are getting my GN ready for Pink's at Bristol on July 20-21. Enjoy the trans! Scot w.
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Digital LED Tail lights  1986 T-Type GNXRay (X-ray clone) White W/black out trim, Grey leather int., LED taillights from InjectionX, 55lb injectors, Carrilo Rods, JE forged pistons, G-body parts S.L.I.C, 9.5" (Dusty Bradford) PTC N/LU conv, H&R engine Mounts, Trans re-worked by Todd Lyle, Walbro 340m, Hot wire kit, RJC powerplate, 3" TH down pipe, ATR 3" Stainless Steel dual exhaust, 4-Adjustable drag shocks, Southside uppers, ATR boxed lowers, Driveshaft loop, powdercoated & polished GTA rims.. 1986 GN - 6.76 @ 103.8 1/8th - SOLD 1987 WE4 - SOLD
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June 11th, 2007, 09:35 PM
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I can't add much to that except that I now have almost 600 passes (mid to low 10's) & mine is still going strong.
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87 gnX clone, girdled 109, j & e's, ported stock heads, atr headers, THDP, te67, 60lb mototrons, precision FMIC and a 2004r trans by Brian. ET 10.16 at 132.21 mph 1.45 60ft.
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June 11th, 2007, 10:10 PM
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Glad to hear that you made it back safe and sound. Thanks for the tip about Brian and his transmissions.
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Best run 11.621 at 121MPH 86 T Top GN, TA49, 60's, Champion ported iron heads, Champion ported stock intake, Vigilante 3200 5 disc "O" pump lock up converter. Brian Hofer trans. T&D roller rocker and Comp roller cam Alky Control. http://community.webshots.com/user/jpratt725 http://www.fquick.com/8uwav6
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June 11th, 2007, 10:15 PM
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Happy customer here to!! No problems whatsoever.
You said Adi Glatz....I bought my GN from him. His tranny guy wouldn't give me the time of day, so I gave him no money.  600 passes! This tranny will now emphasise everything else I need to upgrade on the GN!! Gee thanks Brian! 
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1987 Grand National with an alcohol problem and some good hard parts.
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June 12th, 2007, 08:01 AM
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I have one too, not installed yet, but I can't wait to see how it does... Brian is a super nice guy and knows his stuff!
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1987 GN 47K 1987 GN 26K 1987 T 18K A few more TR's!  T6P.COM Big Wood Racing Where Fast is never Fast enough! BoostedWhips.com Super-Motocross.com TheBassForums.com NCSHANE.COM
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June 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM
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Another satisfied BH trans user here.
Thanks Brian!
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87 GN - Head gasket: 1----->Me: 0  7.30 @ 94 mph, 1.67 60' http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2686667
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June 13th, 2007, 08:19 PM
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Thanks to all you guys for the kind words. This means more to me than you will ever know! Glad to hear the trip was a good one Aaron! It was great being able to meet Scot, John & family, and Shane at the Nat`s this year. And Dan... This guys an animal. Thanks for your help!!! Jolly460, I do not think I heard back from you. No news is good news!  See you Saturday Jeff... I look forward to meeting you. Brian Hofer
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87 Turbo T, Silver with maroon interior, and 35K miles. PTE 61-52E, CAS V-4, 42lb inj, 65mm t-b and HEMCO upper, TINMAN cold air kit. Powered by ALKY control. 11.77 @ 114, 23 psi 87 Turbo T, Blue on blue, ex DEA car, no options, all old school parts. Trans by me, 3400 stall O pump Art Carr N/L conv, Champion ported heads and intake, stock cam and bottom end w/ 117K, ESP front mount, TE-63, 55 inj, Hemco,3.42 gears with a locker, 10.84 @ 125 @25 psi 1.65 60ft on M/T drag radials Need a Hi Perf trans? Email me... hipsibri@cs.com Last edited by brian : June 13th, 2007 at 08:26 PM.
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June 13th, 2007, 10:27 PM
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Been beating the hell out of my Hofer trans, over 30+ 20 psi t brake launches and still going strong...
keep up the great work Brian !!
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June 14th, 2007, 10:00 AM
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Royal-T--Your car (if that's your car in your Avatar) looks like mine. "Camel" (GM hyperbole for beige) colored? Beige interior? BTW, I'm in Lebanon, MO--might be in St Louis at a job interview at the end of June sometime, if I pass the first interview in Springfield.
I also have a Brian Hofer transmission--just installed and past the break-in point. I've made some good runs, but haven't been to the track yet. My last trans snapped the input shaft at WOT with the Vigilante 5-clutch locked up--hit 3rd gear and pow! Four neutrals and park. Now at least it's back on the road. It's heartening to read all the good stuff about Brian's transmissions. Keith
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Keith Hansen '87TR 12.3@113
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July 14th, 2007, 10:17 PM
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Wow I Just Found This Post..
I Would Also Like To Add That Brian Has Been Great To Deal With. I Just Got My Full Billet Brian Hofer Trans In With The Electric Brake.. Great Price, Great Product, Great Service And Great Help Over The Phone. I'll Keep Everyone Updated Once I'm Done The Break In Period. So Far Its Perfect!! Thanks Again Brian!!
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 GIRDLED 109 BLOCK, 70 GTQ, 83LB INJECTOR'S, COTTON'S 3'' DOWN PIPE, RACE GATE, COMP CAM HYD ROLLER 212/218, GN1 STAGE 2 HEADS, FULLY PORTED INTAKE, 1.55 ROLLER ROCKERS, 70MM TB, .20 FORGED DIAMOND PISTONS, COTTONS FMIC, MAF TRANSLATER. TURBO TWEAK CHIP. BRIAN HOFER FULL BILLET WITH ELEC BRAKE. 3,400 STALL CONVERTER. AFFORDABLE GNX OPTION PACKAGE!
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July 14th, 2007, 10:22 PM
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Brain has awesome customer service, even calls out of the blue to check on me
thanks again bud.. here is a spy photo i found of Mr. Hofer 
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July 14th, 2007, 11:14 PM
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Brian Hoffer
Brian Is The Tranny Man.
He Builds Tough Trannys At Reasonable Prices. I Have Two Of His Trannys Now. Nothing But Good Things To Say About Brian. Good Guy, Great Service! Keep Up The Good Work Brian. Jason Affordablegn
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July 15th, 2007, 11:59 PM
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ditto
just wanted to say that i have had several transactions with brian hofer and really appreciate his helpfulness. he's gone the extra mile (literally too
 ).bw jones
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GNis4GoodNews 1978 AMC Pacer Wagon w/woodgrain siding 1979 Mercury Zephyr 4-Door Sedan 1974 AMC Matador X Coupe 1985 Yugo GV - low miles (won't run) 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin 1983 Renault LeCar JUST KIDDING! 
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August 22nd, 2007, 09:05 AM
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brians great!!!!
just wanted to say that i have one,haven't installed yet but can't wait after seeing all the great responses... brian is a great guy and has always given me a great deal on parts i've bought from him and everything has always been as described or better...just wanted to give him some props....joel
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August 23rd, 2007, 03:21 PM
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After 3 trannys I had built in my home town over the last 12 years... his tranny works 100 times better than the other ones I had. Brian is the man!
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87GN GT6776bb, stock bottom end, stock heads/intake, 206/206 roller, 60# inj, PTE SLIC, Tranny by B. Hofer, PTC 10" 2800 Conv, Turbotweak, 93 octane & Alkycontrol 11.20@118 mph 1.71 sixty foot(leaving at 0 boost)
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August 23rd, 2007, 09:15 PM
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Yours is THE first unit that I had ever sent out! I just hope it has been stored well all these years!!!!! Glad to see you are getting ready to get your car going. Brian
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87 Turbo T, Silver with maroon interior, and 35K miles. PTE 61-52E, CAS V-4, 42lb inj, 65mm t-b and HEMCO upper, TINMAN cold air kit. Powered by ALKY control. 11.77 @ 114, 23 psi 87 Turbo T, Blue on blue, ex DEA car, no options, all old school parts. Trans by me, 3400 stall O pump Art Carr N/L conv, Champion ported heads and intake, stock cam and bottom end w/ 117K, ESP front mount, TE-63, 55 inj, Hemco,3.42 gears with a locker, 10.84 @ 125 @25 psi 1.65 60ft on M/T drag radials Need a Hi Perf trans? Email me... hipsibri@cs.com
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August 23rd, 2007, 09:17 PM
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100 times better? That sounds like a bit of a stretch! I could see 97.5 times better! Brian
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87 Turbo T, Silver with maroon interior, and 35K miles. PTE 61-52E, CAS V-4, 42lb inj, 65mm t-b and HEMCO upper, TINMAN cold air kit. Powered by ALKY control. 11.77 @ 114, 23 psi 87 Turbo T, Blue on blue, ex DEA car, no options, all old school parts. Trans by me, 3400 stall O pump Art Carr N/L conv, Champion ported heads and intake, stock cam and bottom end w/ 117K, ESP front mount, TE-63, 55 inj, Hemco,3.42 gears with a locker, 10.84 @ 125 @25 psi 1.65 60ft on M/T drag radials Need a Hi Perf trans? Email me... hipsibri@cs.com
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August 25th, 2007, 02:46 AM
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Brian Rocks at trans building, this is my fourth trans since i built my new engine, and is the only one to last past 500 miles, actually it has gone 5000 miles in 95* weather, with hard beating the whole time, with no sign of it giving up, hey the fluid is even still pink!!! These are second to none at a very reasonable price, and is an awesome guy to work with, when i start building my next Turbo Buick, it will DEFINITELY have another of Brian's trans builds in it!!! I have never heard anything but good stuff about his transmissions, heavily recommended!!!
by the way Brian, do you happen to build 4L60Es, my brother need to get one built! ,Dan
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1985 Buick Grand National: 78,000 miles. 25 PSI , Got rid of the alky now running E85 with a lot of success, Intercooled, complete engine back ceramic coated ATR Stainless Exhaust, going to TA-49 turbo, UMI suspension, Ported: large valve heads/intake, 42.5# inj., 3.5"intake/K&N, 3.5" LS-1 MAF& translator, 87 ecm, heater/AC delete, hotwired Walbro 340, elect. fans, Eric Marshal chip, Brian H built Trans with brake,3100 stall L/U Art Carr, deleted smog, ARP studs, To much little stuff to list..1999 GMC Sierra Z71: EFI Live Programmer, small mods. |
