VA-auto trans question

[TowPro]

A friend of mine has a 2000, auto, 3500 with a utility body on it. He wants to try a VA. Will the additional HP be to much strees on a stock trans?

Because I own a manual, I have never read the auto problem posts (even though I used to overhaul auto's for 10 years!)

 

[weber1048]

Towpro

Not a problem, i have had my VA on for 7K miles and tow a 32' 5th wheel. The extra power is a big help in towing. I have since added a DTT VB and 245 injectors. Makes towing a dream.

Doug

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2001 2500HD QC SLT Auto Long Bed 4x4 3. 54 Patriot Blue/Driftwood, Trailer/Camper Package
Van Aaken, DTT VB, Drawtite Front Receiver, Line X, S/S Rail Covers, ISSPRO Gauges, Bright Box

 

[Bob Wagner]

The only problem will be getting the VA back.
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Once you try it the hook is set! #ad

 

[Fred Swanson]

That is so true. Once you loan it and its on the truck, it may be hard to get back.

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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

 

[LSMITH]

TowPro, if your buddy has a truck that has low or marginal line pressure in the transmission from the factory the VA can and will slip the TC lockup clutch. If it does adjust the line pressure and it will hold the VA fine. As the other guys have said it will be hard to get the VA back.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

 

[Pete Peterson]

TP I ran my 99 3500 auto with the VA pulling pretty heavy and no problems. If you hammer it from every stop light then you will most certainly shorten the life of your auto... ... Pete