BaltTSI Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 sourcelx says the VB I sent him isn't going to be needed, he has other issues with his engine so it's not worth putting this VB in, so I'm going to give him his money back and he's going to send it back to me. It's actually been returned to stock, this is how he wanted one, all the hard shifting mods removed, but it's better than a stock one after I go through them, I have sold a few of these to members on here.So I'm going to offer it as it is, or mod it back to it's u-joint breaking state, or somewhere in the middle, level 1 2 or 3, whatever anyone wants, I charge $75 plus your old VB returned to me, I have pictures on how to take one out if needed. I didn't put this in the "for sale" forum because all of us auto guys hang out here anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 me me me! Its gonna be a few months before I get my old one out so lets work something out. Id like it about a step harder than stock. Send me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh yah Balt knows his valvebodies, anyone can have 100% confidence in what you will recive from him, it will put a smile on your face for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Ok, you got it, I'll PM you, and thanks Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'll be interested in one, sometime around april or may I think.. Have you ran a "level 3" yet? What's it like? :twisted: Let's see if I can chirp my 275/30's going into 3rd at 22psi.. I'm gonna break something.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Oh hell yeah your gonna chirp in any gear with 22 psi! I have done it with only my little 12a at 12 psi, with the level 3 mod. I'll hook you up with one when your ready. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 boys understand what your saying,, you are gona break sooner or later esp if the bands are already sliping,, a mild up grade in the shifting pressure makes a huge diff, very few of you need a stage 3 , just a heads up for you guys that can not build their own trans,, also rebuilding these autos isn't all that hard to do most any one can do them and have them work fine ,,much easier then rebuilding a 5 spd trans it's just like runing a 5 spd,, run it hard and beat on it and expect to do repairs,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Your right Shelby, the level 3 is a bit over kill, I don't even really like it, when I get a chance I'm going to re-do mine down a level, unless your an all out speed freak who takes it to the track every weekend I would go with 1 or 2, and still make sure everything else is going to hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPGorBOOST Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wassabe Balt! Looks like I'll be turning to you for a vb. I don't know if it's my bands or a neccessary vb mod but my auto stops pulling at 4k through all four gears. I did a 16g swap last week and expected a little more "warp speed action" than I had with my 14. Not that I want to redline it but 4k is just the beggining of a 16g peak-from what I've heard. What do you think? I have a fresh 5 speed itching for a connection. Have you had a chance to get that color code? Let me know boss Thanks again, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Yeah, no use putting a good VB on if your tranny has a lot of miles on it and is slipping because it's just worn out, how may miles on yours? and no, not yet, but I haven't forgotten about your color code, I'll get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 don't sound like a trany problem,, you sure the fuel system is up to par,,and exh is not restrict'd , no way a trany can STOP pulling ,all it does is transmit the rpm fed to it by the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 If I was interested in one, how soon could you get one modded to me? I'm looking at swapping my old auto out for another working one, so I could get you a stock vb relatively quick. A 1 or 2 would be fine for me I'm sure, I'm not planning on running anywhere near 20psi or racing.... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Within a week of getting yours I could have it shipped back to you Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Alright, thanks, I'll think about it and let you know. I know if I had thought about it sooner, I would've done it for sure, but now I'm just getting anxious to have OD back.... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack_Morris Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 are you saying you think the VB is causing your lack of OD? most overdrive problems are electrical, usually the relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I think he's saying he wished he got a modded VB while his tranny was apart to diagnose his OD issue.. So he didn't have to open it up twice maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPGorBOOST Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Just checking back with you Rob. My car has 136k on it and pulled strong/hard up until the 16g was put on. When I tested the 16g, it was sweet! The car flew for the first few days but it has since then lost its grab. The fuel system has had the filters replaced back in December but I haven't checked anything besides that(fuel pressure, ect.+TY Shelby). I know I need some injector clips but the auto works fine. I've read some comments on before and after swaps and the question of whether to swap or rebuild crosses my mind everytime I hit the hay. I've rebuilt my Crown Vic's AOD and a few other that I can't recall and feel confident in the rebuild of this one. Now, the big question is- what parts to use in the stock one's place. I will send my VB to you for a stage 2. I've asked Shelby for some suggestions, do you or any1 have some info to share on this L4N71B tranny rebuild? PS-My car is primed but I'll be blocking it over the next couple weeks. I'll pm you when it's time for paint=2-3weeks. Damn EPA is enforcing water-borne paint in CA in july! Thanks, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 (edited) Theres a post in this forum on some better parts for our trannys, just look down....oh wait, maybe it's gone now with this new site.......nope, there it is, look down untill you see the "HiPo Frictions" post. I have had mine out changing the OD band and as long as you had all the specs and some good instructions I don't see rebuilding one of these a big deal, I have rebuilt old Mopar 727s before, not that big of a deal, the hardest part is getting the thing out and putting it back in! Edited April 7, 2008 by BaltTSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 So when I spoke to someone about rebuilding my tranny they said the altusa stuff wasnt as good as bosch. thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Is there a big price difference? I don't know of anyone on here who has gotten into all the aspects of rebuilding one of these autos, you do it and then you become the resident expert on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yeah.. The two guys I know of that are well versed in our auto's, are Haztoys and AGC.. Neither one of them is around much anymore.. I know Shelby knows his way around them, but i'm not sure if he has played with the various clutches that are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbrocloud Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 I definetly sure I'm going to be needing one of these soon. I'm planning on doing a 4g64 swap soon and bolting the stock auto right up to it. When I was still running my throttle body I had the big 16g ported on there boosting about 18psi. I'm planning on keeping the same turbo but I'm obviously going to be making alot more horse power now. Probably in upwards of 350hp or more. So do you think i should go with the number 2 high modification? And Is it just me or am I the only one I've seen doing a swap like that on an auto car??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Just make sure the rest of the tranny is up to it, the VB mod is only something that will prolong the life of what ever you have in the first place, and give you firmer shifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblock12 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 my car had the tranny rebuilt about 4k before i got it and it shifts hard but i want it to chirp the gears. i have an all stock setup but plan on getting a fuel pump and a 16g. you think a vb would make the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltTSI Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 It has been known to make an auto capable of chirping the tires, mine has done it and it's not really all that built up...the engine that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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