Testimonials

Gary Andriotis writes:
"I purchased a racing dog box from John back in 2007. Prior to that, I had other racing transmissions. This is by far, the best transmission I have ever owned in my racing car. A true racing transmission. Thanks John."

Gus Novoa writes:
"I got the Stage 4 on my 1991 (1990 trans) after years of troublesome operation and going though various repair facilities. After installing the stage 4 it was like a miracle. On top of the great costumer service was the tech help to get the tranny to go in the car and work just right. Now the car is a weekend warrior with about 600Hp. It's just amazing the difference it makes not only on the way the car feels, but the times at the track. Can't wait to see how the car will feel with the upcoming upgrade, an FP series turbo. Just want to give BIG thanks to Shep and his team for making my Talon a whole different animal."

George Clarke writes:
"I own a 96tsi that is my daily driver. I blew my second gear out in the stock trans with 176k on the clock so I guess I couldn't be so mad at the situation. So I started doing some research and price checking. I had heard of Shep Trans through some friends and the internet and saw that they were very affordable. So i proceded to give them a call (expecting to go through a huge automated process) and a live person (Trevor) answers the phone. He was nothing but perfessional and VERY knowledgeable. Soon my simple rebuild turned into a stage 3 upgrade. I'm so glad that these guys are around doing what they are doing—fast shipping, FANTASTIC service. I just wish all places that you deal with in any situation were as courteous as they were. I got my trans back, put it back in and back on the road and have no regrets or complaints!!!"

Trey Overton writes:
"I got the Stage 3 Transfer case build for my evo 8, and wow, I love it. I really liked how hard you all work to get it back to me as soon as possible. It's the best upgrade I got for my car. I will get a Sheptrans tranny build next. Thank you guys for everything."

Vinnie Russo writes:
"I've owned countless Talons over the years. Ranging from 11 sec daily drivers to a low 9 sec street driven Talon. The one common link between them all is that they all have ran Shep gearboxes. I recently purchased a ShepTrans Dogbox for my 1992 Talon. John was a great help! From the sale,to the install, and any questions in between, John was there to help me out. As long as I continue to build and race DSM's I will continue to run Shepherd gearboxes. There just isn't anyone else that compares, bottom line!!!"

Adarryl Franks writes:
"You guys rebuilt my stock tranny a few months ago with a Sheptrans Stage 3 transfer case (just llike new). Just wanted to say that your guys did well on my drivetrain. My goal is to run low 11's or high 10's in the 1/4 mile. Just wanted to show you guys how much I appreciate your work and your professionalism was outstanding! You're the man Shep, I would recommend all my friends to you guys for your services. My 2003 EVO 8 is a daily driver."

Jeremy Draidfort writes:
"I'm amazed at the quality of my tranny. I sent my stocker (91 TSI AWD) in for a stage III upgrade with chromoly shift forks plus a 4-Spider diff... it feels awesome. I had some other issues and John did not hesitate to help me out with them at all. Im running 600+ whp on my GT42 setup and it shifts like butter. I just want to thank John and his crew... hopefully I will be hitting the 10's here soon."

Rick Inacio writes:
"I purchased a stage 4 AWD Shep Transmission to make it work in my FWD drag car along with a Kaaz LSD. John was great help from the 1st time I called all the way till I got it all working together. Car shifts GREAT and never ran into any problems with this transmisson. Will be looking to hit faster times with the car this year and Im glad I got the best transmisson out there for a 4g63 set-up. This is one of the best mods I ever done to the car and I know it will take me to my goal."

Eric Grigsby writes:
"I'm a hardcore DSMer and the main reason I got a DSM was because, like the rest of us, we don't want to spend alot of money but we want a super crazy fast car. If you truly know DSM's, you know that their stock trannys are garbage. I have been building this car for the past two years I have been super cheap, but trust me when I say this, out of all the eBay turbos you buy, used parts and Home Depot hacks, SHEPS tranny is the only thing you have to bite the bullet for and buy, regardless if it 250HP all the way up to 600HP like me. It took less then two weeks for him to turn my tranny back around to me, plus John is super cool guy and if you don't believe me ,just pick up the phone and call, he will answer it. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN PROVEN TIME AFTER TIME."

Marcos writes:
"So I just got my 97 DSM, ready to run 22 PSI, when all of a sudden the 3-4 gear fork breaks off destroys the rest of the tranny. So I ordered a new stage 4 gear box from John Shepherd. He treated me with respect, helped me all the way through my replacement and the first few weeks of trial personally. Its been just about a year and the tranny its strong as ever on my daily driver and road race car. It trully makes a difference at high RPM shifting and most of all, it has survived me this long. Thanks John."

Kirk Robertson writes:
"You guys rebuilt my stock tranny to a Stage 3 (1G AWD) a several months ago.  When I got it back it looked great (brand new like).  I just wanted to take a minute and say Thank You for a job well done!!  It's working great and hopefully I will be running in the 7's (1/8 mile) hopefully over 90mph.  You actually called me just before you guys finished with the transmission, and I think I was in shock, I couldn't believe it was really John Shepherd on the other line (I know, probably sounds funny and I'm 34 years old), but I couldn't even tell you that YOU ARE THE MAN!!!  I just went silent and listened, I had so many things I wanted to say, but just know that you are well respected by many and more than you will ever know, especially in the DSM community.  What you've done is simply amazing!!"

Al Nobello writes:
"I purchased the stage 4 Shep Trans with the 4 spider diff, and the REM treatment for my 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX.  I recently ran a 11.4 @ 130 on 30 psi.  No traction in 1st or 2ed! I've never been able to slam 2nd gear ever since i've owned my car.  (4 years!!!!)  This transmission has never grinded while slamming it in any gear while in power with my Shep Trans.  The shifting is so smooth!  Best upgrade I have ever purchased!  I also drive my 1st Gen every day."

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