Today i review my recently installed Ben Calimer Stage 3 D4 MT82 and give driving impressions of the bulletproof trans. www.calimertra... @calimertransmissions on IG
I opted for the stage 2 trans as I am pushing 670 HP from my 2015. Upgraded to the GT350 shafts and a MGW shifter. Its perfect now, Thank you Ben Calimer.
Just remember that 6th gear isn't built in the stage 2. I don't drive my car a ton anymore and during a super spirited pull after no lifting shifting everything on Forza with a wheel setup, I forgot 6th gear in real life couldn't do that. Needless to say, the first time I no lift shifted into 6th gear it popped real good. The only gear that is 100% stock in that transmission. Everything else? You'll be happy with that Stage 2. Beat the ever loving shit out of that thing and it held up until a dumb mistake.
Thank you brah.🙏..I discovered the Ben Calimer Transmission due to your CZcams channel . I got my 2016 car in 2018 for just over $26,000 a GREAT deal and so far with the mods I'm into the car for less than $30,000 and with 23,000 miles it's just as good or better than a mustang costing twice as much and I credit you,and Ben Calimer , for it. Thanks for the content.
@@chriscooper8210 stage 2 with the RST McLeod and flywheel and a Barton Hybrid 3 shifter... BMR 762r and BMR 051 differential bushings. I wanted to address wheelhop and the weak points before adding power...next up are Ford performance axles...then I start adding power.
@@KINGKJ2REAL ok, but that's not what Calimer told me. He said my stage 3 could handle 1500whp and it will keep smiling. But hey, that's plenty for the street
@@YDBT4LIFE i have a 2020 fbo e85 Pbd tuned but getting ready to do this same setup except the mgw shifter . I have 3:55 gears and race stars on a 28” tall et street r so I’m thinking for full send n/a performance for this trans setup 3:91 or what gear ???
My 2016 GT with the Calimer stage2trans and RXT clutch feels,drives, sounds like stock. and with just a C&L cai and tune it ran consistent low 12s simply due to high rpm ,no lift, engagement without the high rpm lockout. I say when possible one of the first mods for a manual S550 Mustang should be Calimer stage2trans and RXT clutch and replacement of the clutch spring.
Hey Alex, Will you please give us another update on your Calimer Stage 3? I would love to hear how it’s holding up after some steady use and what it’s been able to handle (i.e. hard launches, power shifting and/or no lift shifting). I would also like to know how the clutch is holding up. Thank you.
Anyone else notice at the beginning of the video the gas filler looks like it's on the right side of the car? I have a stage 2 Calimer and RXT clutch with a Barton Hybrid 3, with the 3.55 rear and IT IS PERFECT... I'm not going boosted I'm going FBO and I'm happy with consistent high 11s and bulletproof daily driver reliability.
Running the calimer cocktail in my 14 gt (2 qts Amsoil mtg and .7 qts mtf) so far so good but I don't hammer on it and shift around 6500. Someday I'm going to upgrade but for now it works just fine.
I’m lund tuned and I tried getting a new tune for the gear ratios in the stage 3 D4 and was told that it wasn’t going to work and that he wasn’t going to chase the issue. I then got a revision with all rev matching completely disabled. So basically what I wanna know is, have you guys figured out the new trans and should I try asking for a revision again?
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!! I HAVE A 19 BULLITT AND FOR NOW I PLAN TO STAY NA. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE STAGE 2 VS THE STAGE 3. I FEEL THAT IF I GO WITH A STAGE 3 I WOULD MOST DEFINATLY NEED TO GO WITH A LOWER GEAR IN THE REAR. IVE BEEN TOSSING AROUND THAT IDEA WITH THE STOCK TRANS.
@@blvckshinobi3864 for a Coyote yea, MT82 handles revs better. T56’s are big boy shit in these. You really don’t even need a stage 3 like this unless you’re making higher hp.
I have a Gen 2 making 611 wheel. Not a max effort build by any means but so far the stock clutch, axles and trans have handled it without any issues for 16,000 miles. 31k total on car. The car does not see digs on a prepped surface. High paced mtn runs and a few rolls on the hwy happen often when people want to mess with me. I plan to go calimer stage 3 if the stock trans ever acts up.
This cars got them old school sounds with the new trans and exhaust.
That trans sounding HEAVY DUTY!!
Heavy duty!
Sounds Heavy duty ? 🤣
@@kwmiked hey tell your mama to stop calling me plz!
You’d have to be a long time fan of the show
@@JoseLopez-vp8vu she's dead
Thanks for the great review! Excited to see your 60-130 time after the transmission is broken in.
I opted for the stage 2 trans as I am pushing 670 HP from my 2015. Upgraded to the GT350 shafts and a MGW shifter. Its perfect now, Thank you Ben Calimer.
Just remember that 6th gear isn't built in the stage 2. I don't drive my car a ton anymore and during a super spirited pull after no lifting shifting everything on Forza with a wheel setup, I forgot 6th gear in real life couldn't do that.
Needless to say, the first time I no lift shifted into 6th gear it popped real good. The only gear that is 100% stock in that transmission.
Everything else? You'll be happy with that Stage 2. Beat the ever loving shit out of that thing and it held up until a dumb mistake.
@@jerrettoquinn4978 I never use 6th anyway. Its like 0-a ticket and jail in 10 seconds.
Thank you brah.🙏..I discovered the Ben Calimer Transmission due to your CZcams channel . I got my 2016 car in 2018 for just over $26,000 a GREAT deal and so far with the mods I'm into the car for less than $30,000 and with 23,000 miles it's just as good or better than a mustang costing twice as much and I credit you,and Ben Calimer , for it. Thanks for the content.
You got a stage 2 or 3 trans? What clutch? Can you give a brief review on ur setup?
@@chriscooper8210 stage 2 with the RST McLeod and flywheel and a Barton Hybrid 3 shifter... BMR 762r and BMR 051 differential bushings. I wanted to address wheelhop and the weak points before adding power...next up are Ford performance axles...then I start adding power.
Thanks Alex been waiting to see this upgrade exclusively here
I recently installed a Calimer Stg 2 T-56 and love it . Calimer is the man 💪🏽💪🏽
any complaints with it? im looking into getting a stage 2 but not sure how it will hold up with 650hp. how much hp you pushing?
Ben Calimer is king of transmissions 🤴🤴🤴
Calimer is the man! I’m still breaking in my stage 2 tr6060. Can’t wait to finally go wot.
Great video. I wish my 15 had rev match
Exactly what I was waiting for! Thanks for the review bicho!
I've had the stage 3 Trans for a year now. No problems. You can hear some whine but the exhaust covers it up most of the time.
This is a newer stage 3
@@KINGKJ2REAL same internals though. The only difference is the Rev matching sensor. Strong as hell. I love my trans
@@project1x227 not the same internals
Gen 1-2 stage 3 rated at 1k Hp
Gen3 D4 stage 3 rated at 2k HP
Different best
@@KINGKJ2REAL ok, but that's not what Calimer told me. He said my stage 3 could handle 1500whp and it will keep smiling. But hey, that's plenty for the street
Sorry bud they are very different. This has more in common with the t56 then the normal mt82
Car looks and sounds great. Nice sneaky mild Houston gut on the interior too.
And there you have it.
I think your exhaust sounds pretty good. Doesn’t seem overly loud or raspy.
This B.C trans with 4.09’s 4.10’s perfection 😍
100%
I have 28” tire on the rear with 3:55 gears so doing this stage 3 for n/a i should go to 4.10s?? I was looking at the 3.91 gears . Thanks
@@YDBT4LIFE i have a 2020 fbo e85 Pbd tuned but getting ready to do this same setup except the mgw shifter . I have 3:55 gears and race stars on a 28” tall et street r so I’m thinking for full send n/a performance for this trans setup 3:91 or what gear ???
@@Christophershredz 4.09 imo
@@YDBT4LIFE ok perfect so you have a recommendation on where to get/brand ??
Badass shit! Keep the vids up alex! Love listening to these when I work on my car
4th gear and the input shaft are the same piece, hence the silent operation in 4th.
My 2016 GT with the Calimer stage2trans and RXT clutch feels,drives, sounds like stock. and with just a C&L cai and tune it ran consistent low 12s simply due to high rpm ,no lift, engagement without the high rpm lockout.
I say when possible one of the first mods for a manual S550 Mustang should be Calimer stage2trans and RXT clutch and replacement of the clutch spring.
those wheels look soooo good i swear
Thanks for the video brother!
#ItsZephyrhillsNotSyphilis
#YDBT
#LundRacing
#CalimerTransmissions
Great video Alex! That gear whine and exhaust note sound great together.
Nice! The alignment seems pretty good on the white car
You would make a great British driver with that left hand shifting.
Awesome review video
Badass stuff.
you took me out @9:40😂😂😂
Hey Alex,
Will you please give us another update on your Calimer Stage 3? I would love to hear how it’s holding up after some steady use and what it’s been able to handle (i.e. hard launches, power shifting and/or no lift shifting). I would also like to know how the clutch is holding up. Thank you.
Sounds so good
Super good.. 👌 👍 these premiers are awesome.. 👌👌
This is gonna get GOOD
Those wheels are super nice on your car
Whining didnt sound bad at all, car sounds great.
Magnaflow sounds good!
The leather shift boot is pulling on the shifter a bit..bet it takes away from the smooth feel
I have been nothing but impressed with my stage 3. I beat the shit out of my car, as you well know, and it has held up perfectly so far.
Billy Badass approves!!
Got that race spec washer fluid delete mod 💦👌🏻
Anyone else notice at the beginning of the video the gas filler looks like it's on the right side of the car?
I have a stage 2 Calimer and RXT clutch with a Barton Hybrid 3, with the 3.55 rear and IT IS PERFECT... I'm not going boosted I'm going FBO and I'm happy with consistent high 11s and bulletproof daily driver reliability.
Bro has a pic of himself in his backseat 😂 ✌🤙
Great video. Did he get a chance to smoke check it?
Sounds good. Sounds like an t5
Just tossing stuff in the floor #becausetestcar 😂
But Alex, my transmission is no longer quiet😂
Alex can you tune out the gear noise
@@169abr Perfect LMFAO!!!!
As daily as possible….still has the 720 horsepower tune haha no other way to daily :D
Caliber recommends Mcleod’s lethal LPXHD version over McLeod
Maybe this is just from listening to the whine from the trans on video, but it kinda sounds like R2-D2 screaming.
Will a 2019+ rev match if i put 19+ gen 3 with a t56 magnum in my 95 thunderbird ?
Running the calimer cocktail in my 14 gt (2 qts Amsoil mtg and .7 qts mtf) so far so good but I don't hammer on it and shift around 6500. Someday I'm going to upgrade but for now it works just fine.
Definitely better shifting with my Left! 😄 🤣 😂
Same noises my s197 made with the Mangum xl..nothing wrong with that
Almost sounds like the old muncies
I’m lund tuned and I tried getting a new tune for the gear ratios in the stage 3 D4 and was told that it wasn’t going to work and that he wasn’t going to chase the issue. I then got a revision with all rev matching completely disabled. So basically what I wanna know is, have you guys figured out the new trans and should I try asking for a revision again?
I just a stage 3 calimer as well. One thing is that the shifting into gears are really tough. Is that normal? Also 6th gear while parked won’t go in.
How is ur trabsmission doing bro that was normal ? I will like to get one myself too
Same is going on with mine. I just installed 3 days ago and I feel the gears rough
I assumed the smoke check came back all good?
Yes sir. Belt and pulley is next
Them calves though
Lund going to be offering the custom tune?
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!! I HAVE A 19 BULLITT AND FOR NOW I PLAN TO STAY NA. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE STAGE 2 VS THE STAGE 3. I FEEL THAT IF I GO WITH A STAGE 3 I WOULD MOST DEFINATLY NEED TO GO WITH A LOWER GEAR IN THE REAR. IVE BEEN TOSSING AROUND THAT IDEA WITH THE STOCK TRANS.
Yes you'll need 4.09 na to make it feel good. Stage 2 is more than enough for you.
I wanna keep it simple, 720 hp, 😂👍🏻👍🏻
What stage transmission would anyone recommend with 850whp in a s550 Gen 2 car
Bc stage 3 mt82 or a magnum XL? Which one is better
Can I put this transmission in my 17 Mustang GT
Yes, I believe all you need is a new clutch since it's an MT82.
@@169abr okay great would u prefer the Ben Calimer over the Tremac?
@@blvckshinobi3864 for a Coyote yea, MT82 handles revs better. T56’s are big boy shit in these. You really don’t even need a stage 3 like this unless you’re making higher hp.
@@169abr I have a edlebrock supercharger I’m currently at 709 hp
@@blvckshinobi3864 if that’s the case, but once cry once, get the stage 3 and whatever clutch Ben recommends.
Catless?
Yes sir mr epa, it’s all legal 😂don’t ask that bro
If I were to do a similar setup on a gen 2 coyote would the driveshaft and axles be able to handle it like the gen 3s?
I have a Gen 2 making 611 wheel. Not a max effort build by any means but so far the stock clutch, axles and trans have handled it without any issues for 16,000 miles. 31k total on car. The car does not see digs on a prepped surface.
High paced mtn runs and a few rolls on the hwy happen often when people want to mess with me.
I plan to go calimer stage 3 if the stock trans ever acts up.
@@AB-coyote thanks for the input! What supercharger are you running?
@@alexbryson1766 VMP gen2r. I’m running the larger 85MM pulley for now.
Is your shifter body mounted or Trans mounted?
Trans
Not sure if you are aware of this but your shifter looks like it has some major shrinkage, lol
Darn I was hoping this was a 10 speed for some stupid reason
Rsa and midnight performance make the best 10 speeds.
Psycho here 🤚🤣
@ 2:52 💀💀💀💀💀
What shifter?
He mentions it a few times in the video
4:24 Barton hybrid 3
Jus throw the whole car away!
Whines like a good ole t5 1st-3rd lol
So sick and tired of nvh