Is there a Valve Body Kit available??????

[Max Wedge]

Before I spend $375 on a reworked VB, I was wondering if there is a kit I could buy and do it myself? I heard there is an upgrade kit that includes a resister that increase line preasure and convertor clutch lockup--just wanted to see if anyone has experienced this.

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Y2K 3500 4x4 SLT+ Leather Auto 4. 10 Black
'64 Plymouth 426 III
'79 Chrysler 300 T-Tops

 

[mikel]

There are kits out there. I think TST and Jannetty Racing are two vendors that have them. I don't know what is included in these kits, you'll have to call and ask.

Good luck,
Mike

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'99 QC 2500 SLT Driftwood 2wd SB 24v Auto 3. 55 LSD
ISSPRO boost and pyrometer, Autometer 3 gauge replacement pillar, Walker 24168, DTT VB
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Howdy Agg's!

 

[Mopar-muscle]

semi automatic , yes there ias a kit , trans go and superior both sell them . from MY OWN experience , YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR . yes the kits are only about 75 to 100 bucks , but there are alot of tricks that aren't included in the instructions , hand grinding of parts that if not done correctly could leave you with an unhappy experience . the guys that know the tricks won't give out that information so its ALL a guess .

buy a valvebody that has been tested prior to shipping and you will have a piece of mind that it should work properly when you button it up , the only variable being you and not did i get that angle on the valve just right .

the resistor does NOT increase the line pressure , the VB adjustment does . the resistor fools the computer into thinking the pressure is still at factory tolerance and prevent check engine fault , but the resistor must be the correct value and that is vehicle dependant .

call DTT and get it right the first time , if you're still unsure find a fellow member with a moded auto trans , find a few different if possible , the tale is in the driving experience .

 

[K_Arts]

Nicely said Mopar... . I couldn't have done better myself.

Kev

 

[Mopar-muscle]

thanks kevin , i do pretty good for a backyard hack #ad
#ad
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haven't installed those injectors yet , wanted to wait till after this big storm we are getting for the next 2 days , they along with the 93% convertor will be in this weekend #ad

 

[rotohead]

I had a trans-go shift kit installed a year ago by a transmission shop associated w/Diesel Dynamics in Las Vegas (Choice Transmissions). Other than a temporary problem with T/C lock/unlock a month ago that mysteriously disappeared, the kit has done well for me. If I had to do it over again I would probably go w/DTT VB. I'm a DIY'er but I would be uncomfortable doing the shift kit myself after watching the mechanic install my kit. Too many ways to screw it up.

Chuck Krause

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'98. 5 2500 QC ISB 4x4 SLT, Auto w/Transgo shiftkit, JRE 4" exhaust w/5"Tip, DD II's w/Module&Elbow, VA box, Rancho 9000's w/in cab adjust, Mag-Hytec trans&diff covers, Jacobs E-Brake w/BD autoloc, trans temp, boost & EGT gauges, 2Low Kit, Brite Box, Steel Horse Billet Grilles, AirBullDog hood induction system

 

[Max Wedge]

Thanks guys. I know that DTT would be the best, I was curious how could get by without spending $375. Heck I could almost get a 727 VB w/transbrake for that. After spending almost $40,000 for a truck you wouldn't think I would have to modify it to be happy with its performance. Wonder why those morons at DC can't get it closer the first time. #ad


Ron

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Y2K 3500 4x4 SLT+ Leather Auto 4. 10 Black
'64 Plymouth 426 III
'79 Chrysler 300 T-Tops

 

[Mopar-muscle]

Originally posted by Semi Automatic:
After spending almost $40,000 for a truck you wouldn't think I would have to modify it to be happy with its performance. Wonder why those morons at DC can't get it closer the first time. #ad


Ron

ron you said a mouthful , most everyone on this site says the say statement , except for the KISS guys #ad
#ad


64 plymouth , maxi ????



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planet earth
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Y2K 2500,QC,4x4,SLT+,CUMMINS,Auto,TT,CS,3. 54 LSD,Driftwood,Camel LEATHER + LOADED,Line-X,silencer ring reinstalled ,ISSPRO guages on the A-pillar ... JRE 4" exhaust with race magmun and 5" tip , and other NON factory parts ... yeah BABY !!!

DC AND Cummins kiss my ...

 

[Max Wedge]

Mopar-muscle, yes its a "real" Max Wedge. I run in the Nostalgia Super Stock Class. Best run to date 11. 01 @ 122. 65. That was at Norwalk Raceway Park. Then at National Trail in October #6 cylinder leaned out and took the head gasket, block and head out. it was ugly--well about $2000 later I am ready to go again! #ad
That's why I bought the Big Ram--just to tow the Plymouth Pig around--now I am looking at spending more $$$ on the tow rig then I am do on the race car. What's wrong with that picture???
#ad


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Y2K 3500 4x4 SLT+ Leather Auto 4. 10 Black
'64 Plymouth 426 III
'79 Chrysler 300 T-Tops

[This message has been edited by Semi Automatic (edited 03-05-2001). ]

[This message has been edited by Semi Automatic (edited 03-05-2001). ]

 

[Fred Swanson]

Ron, that's the one area that Dodge could have but didn't build a transmission designed for the Cummins. DTT's VB and TC take care of this weak link, for real.
Excellent product, immeasurable customer service. A rare combination in todays market.


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Fred Swanson
Co-Owner
Canyon State Components, LLC
www.canyonstatecomponents.com

'00 QC,SB,4x4,Auto,3. 54 w/LSD,Trailer Package, Tow Package, DTT's VB & TC

 

[Bill Kondolay]

Semi Automatic,

If you want to try doing a shift kit yourself, the most reasonable option available is to simply buy the parts from your local transmission shop, atra suppler a parts wholesaler. If you do a search under ATRA-gears you will find one close to you.

Just make sure you calibrate correctly for your application and read the instructions thoroughly.

Bill Kondolay
Diesel Transmission Technology