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Old 04-23-2006 | 08:00 AM
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Default Transmission preference: Huber or Bam?

I've been running Hubers for five years without problems.
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I've also noticed the rising popularity of the BAM transmissions. Does BAM require a thermostat to keep the temps at 180 for clutch plate life?

What's your experience?
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Old 04-23-2006 | 08:03 AM
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My experience is with Huber....No problems
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Old 04-23-2006 | 08:07 AM
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how much hp you guys running thru them?
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Old 04-23-2006 | 09:04 AM
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I use huber and love it. I have a 1550 deep sump with thermostat.

BAM has a dry sump vs. a deep sump. Does BAM remove transmission fluid and go to a fluid tank, then get pumped into areas of transmission???
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Old 04-23-2006 | 09:05 AM
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I don't think you could go wrong with either. My boat was built with Hubers that were later upgraded by Tom Huber to 1330's.
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Old 04-23-2006 | 09:17 AM
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I have the 1450 kryptonite model Huber's behind 1100hp blower motors in my 38 Cigarette. I've had them in the boat for 4 years with no problems what so ever.
I've spoken to the new owner several times recently and he has been extremely accommodating and helpful.
If I need new transmissions in the future I will go with Hubers.
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Old 04-23-2006 | 09:33 AM
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I've bought numerous transmissions for customers from BAM. Never a problem with delivery, satisfied customers, competative pricing and an OSO advertiser and forum participant.

I've never heard anything but good comments about Huber either, but I have no personal experience.
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Old 04-23-2006 | 11:19 AM
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We have BAM Super Cyborg 1500's in our Cig and they work great.
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Old 04-23-2006 | 11:34 AM
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Due, I have 1450 Hubers in my Jag and Tom is a great guy to do business with. Doug
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Old 04-23-2006 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: Transmission preference: Huber or Bam?

My past experience with Tom Huber was also good and I'm hoping Earl Zimmer (new owner) will continue with the good service.

Does BAM's tranny use a different style clutch plate that doesn't need a thermostat? My Hubers don't have them, but I see that the newer Hubers come with them.
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