surgery on transmission,yehaw!!!!:D

[TREEMAN]

Just got back from taking the plunge & getting my DTT vb & tc installed #ad
. Let me tell ya ,you guys that are on the fence about getting this done ,dont wait its worth every penny . What a feeling to just put her into gear & start moving then use a fraction of the throttle to get the power to the ground. Well must get some shut eye so i can rise early to get another grin #ad
on the way to work. Ian

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2001,2500 q-cab,auto 4x4,4. 10 anti-slip rearend. All options except leather seats. Line-x bed & tool box. Slide-in -removable rack,BFG 295,s ,Fender flares. Westin nerf bars,billet grill & fog inserts. Rancho,9000,s,Isspro gauges,
1994 2500,4X4,12 valve,bone stock for now

 

[Bob Wagner]

Enjoy the ride #ad
another satisfied customer.

 

[Bob Wagner]

My warrenty is up in 5/03 and I will have the upgrades April 20th

Why wait? Get the Best now. Time is to short to put up with less than the BEST!

 

[**ICEMAN**]

my warranty just started not long ago,,only 8,000 miles on the thing and a powermax3 and dtt's v/b & t/c on the way. should i wait till the warranty is up? NO WAY!!!!!!

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94 2500 4x4 SLT,auto,187,000 miles,3:54,brilliant blue/silver,tst 250/635 set full forward,star wheel wide open,air box ported,pump turned up 20%,k&n,gauges,cat gutted,
2001. 5 3500 4x4 q-cab slt,auto,8900 miles,3:55lsd,brite silver,tst power max 3 adjustable,j-hook,3 gauges on the a-pillar,2" tuff country front leveling kit,vinyl graphics,dee zee runnin boards,both have 12k hitches&15k's in the beds,30ft fourwinds 5er,(MY RAMS) http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1360183&a=10142301

 

[Straight6Jeff]

My warranty is up in 4/03, but it's getting BOMBed now. I can't get the dealerships to competently repair stuff anyway, soooo... . BOMB's AWAY #ad


With the transmission, it seems the longer the factory stuff is in, the more damage that is done

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01 2500 V-10 4x2 QC/LB, 4. 10, Ruenel Bumper/brush guard, RS 9000's, 2" frt springs 1500#/in, KC Daylighters, Rhino Liner, Spin Tech Muffler, DD 4" Tail, 265 BFG A/T, Lots more to come

 

[TREEMAN]

I have 80,000 mls left on my warranty,I couldnt wait,glad i didnt!The way I look at it is its extending the life of the transmission because of the greater efficiency which equates to cooler running temps therefore less likelyhood of transmission failure. Pay now or pay later & its one less reason to take the truck back to the dealer.

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2001,2500 q-cab,auto 4x4,4. 10 anti-slip rearend. All options except leather seats. Line-x bed & tool box. Slide-in -removable rack,BFG 295,s ,Fender flares. Westin nerf bars,billet grill & fog inserts. Rancho,9000,s,Isspro gauges,
1994 2500,4X4,12 valve,bone stock for now

 

[Archive]

TREEMAN, which converter did you get?

 

[tmacc]

ICEMAN,
Are you doing the install or is someone in your area doing it?
Tom

 

[BLACKRAM]

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1999 2500 4x4, auto, 3. 54 LSD, HD241, Quad cab SLT, Blk Sport Pkg, 16x8 Eagles, 285 Bridgestone AT, 100% Amsoil, 80/100w lights, Valentine One, DTT TC/vb, Mag-Hytek trans pan, DD2's, DD TTPM, Isspro gauges.
1992 SC400
1978 Mooney 201 IFR

 

[RobbyRam]

Ian,
Did you have 'Kustom Truck' in Yuba City install your DTT V/B & TC?
I had an appointment for Herb to install my DTT V/B last Saturday but they opened so late, I just did it myself. The difference in power is night and day! Now I can't wait to get Bill K. 's TC. Then I'm going to go to DD3's. , and a Hot PE.
What TC did you install, a 91%, 93% or?
Bob

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Y2K Black 3500 ISB 4x4,Weekender laadder rack, 4:10 LSD,Auto,QC,SLT Laramie,"EZ",DTT VB,DD2's,K&N,LB,Polished Stull Billet Grill/Fog inserts, Chrome Smitty-Built Step Rails, Mopar Chrome-Tipped Mud Flaps, A-Pillar mounted West-Tach Turbo/Pyro/Trans Temp gauges,Rancho 9000's set at '1',Diamond Plated Tool Box, OEM U. R. Bedliner + a bunch of other stuff. Aren't I pretentious?
Fact:The First Fords' had 'DODGE' Engines! The new PSD's need them!

 

[TREEMAN]

I had the the 91% tc installed which has good firm shifts ,I love it.
Bob ,yes Kustom Truck did the install ,i,d suggest if you want him to do your tc install,give him plenty of notice as he always seems to have 2 weeks work scheduled.
Ian

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2001,2500 q-cab,auto 4x4,4. 10 anti-slip rearend. All options except leather seats. Line-x bed & tool box. Slide-in -removable rack,BFG 295,s ,Fender flares. Westin nerf bars,billet grill & fog inserts. Rancho,9000,s,Isspro gauges,
1994 2500,4X4,12 valve,bone stock for now

 

[Big-D]

My warranty is up in February of 02. Would you install the VB & TC prior to this time?
Dave

 

[Big-D]

Okay, I'm convinced to install as soon as possible regardless of the warranty expiration date. Next question...

When making the change to both the VB & TC at the same time, which type fluid are you suggesting? What about using Lube-gruard? Good idea?
Dave

 

[TREEMAN]

Bill reccomends running it for 500mls with the new tc then change the oil & filter again . At this point i,m gonna switch to synthetic when i will also install my Mag-Hytec pan. . Ian

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2001,2500 q-cab,auto 4x4,4. 10 anti-slip rearend. All options except leather seats. Line-x bed & tool box. Slide-in -removable rack,BFG 295,s ,Fender flares. Westin nerf bars,billet grill & fog inserts. Rancho,9000,s,Isspro gauges,
1994 2500,4X4,12 valve,bone stock for now

 

[**ICEMAN**]

tmacc,, sent you an e-mail

 

[mike r]

Hey guys, How many times did you have to reopen the transmission to get it tuned in properly? My understanding of the VB install is you have to do this until you get it where you want the shift feel your after. Did you have to put the resistor in the transmission control circuit? Curious cause mine is acting up now and surgery is imminent! YEAH! Prognosis is lead foot in bomber bad news for weak transmission.

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'99 QC SB White/Agate Auto 3. 54's Mustang Bed Cover, Bed Liner,BD PNP, 4" ex, 275 injectors, ISSPRO PYRO/BOOST A-Pillar,LOUD JVC CD, boost module and elbow coming soon. transmission upgrades needed soon

 

[CCahill]

Ian.....
Way to go..... Thats how DC should have made the trans to begin with... . I'll bet with your "stock" engine it pulls like crazy... . Got my replacement VB from Bill K, I'll try to put it in before the "Road Trip", ... Might have another goodie before than that you might want to try for the trip down #ad
:... ..... Later,
Colin

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2001 Quad,4x4,AT,4. 10LS,LB,Loaded enough,stock,mostly... . 65 Chevelle sedan, Hella nice driver, 53 Nash Rambler Convt,1 of 653 built,[not a Metro], GM drivetrain, injection, and auto/od
Specialized FSR PRO Stumpjumper,Cannondale F2000, Loaded
MTD Lawn tractor with flames
12' fishin' boat, loaded. .

 

[TREEMAN]

MIKE R
When you order the vb you,ll tell them what mods you have & it will be adjusted accordingly before you getit,at least thats my understanding of it,my shift points were good the first time round. The only part you have to change within the valve body is the governor solenoid which comes off the original vb. The resistor change is installed on the orange wire coming from the pcm located on the passenger side firewall. The instructions you get are excellent.
Colin, exchange the vb ??Yes i cant believe the differnce it makes to my STOCK engine. Looking forward to Sat. Ian

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2001,2500 q-cab,auto 4x4,4. 10 anti-slip rearend. All options except leather seats. Line-x bed & tool box. Slide-in -removable rack,BFG 295,s ,Fender flares. Westin nerf bars,billet grill & fog inserts. Rancho,9000,s,Isspro gauges,
1994 2500,4X4,12 valve,bone stock for now

 

[John]

Originally posted by Big-D:
My warranty is up in February of 02. Would you install the VB & TC prior to this time?
Dave

Dave, the extended warranty on my '98. 5 Ram is 5/100,000 (that's 26 more months or 48. 5k more miles. . NOW)... I had my first transmission modifications at 31k/4-2000 (BD) and my second at 45k/1-2001 (DTT)... in both cases it was because I wanted a better functioning, more reliable transmission. I got that with the BD enhancement, the DTT enhancement made the system even better, providing MUCH better transfer of power when in fluid coupling. My DTT upgrade made my Ram really fun to drive!

Dave, only you can decide if upgrading now is best for you and your Ram. Me, if I hadn't went with the DTT upgrades in January my '98. 5 Sport Ram WOULD HAVE been trade bait... ask several of my close NW BOMBer friends.

Same goes for power upgrades... there was no way in He!! I was going to wait until I cleared 100K prior to making power upgrades! By then I would have become extremely bored with it and would've sold it.

To each his own

 

[John]

Just saw your last post Dave. I had Bill refill my transmission with the Amsoil Universal synthetic ATF+4 that I supplied (replacing the Red Line synthetic ATF+3 I had added during the BD upgrade). I have since purchased more (Amsoil Universal ATF+4) so I can be ready to change it out (per Bill Kondolay's recommendation) as soon as I receive my new Mag-Hytec Double Deep transmission pan (I believe it was shipped this last Friday). If I were you I would strongly consider the use of a good synthetic ATF in your Ram.

Lubeguard? I would progressively add several ounces at a time (over a period of days) to just eliminate any TCC shuddering you may have.