Auto Tranny VB Mod
05-06-2005, 02:00 PM
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Auto Tranny VB Mod
I hate the slow shifts of my auto. So I took a ride up to level 10 today to see what they could do about it. The guy told me it would cost about $1200 to do it. He said they have to be careful so the electronics don't go into limp mode if the computer thinks there is a problem. I think they are looking to rape me or there not interested in the job. I'm thinking of doing it myself. I've never messed with a trans before but I have had the timing cover off my car (fix an oil leak) and replaced the water pump. What should the parts cost for this. He told me the modified VB was about $800 for parts.
05-06-2005, 02:28 PM
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You can buy the valve body from Maximum Tuning and install it yourself. If you can take the timing cover off the car, you can install a valve body. It's just nuts and bolts and a plug or two. Be ready to get full of oil, it's a messy job, access to a lift will make it simple.
05-06-2005, 02:34 PM
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Why would you go through all that, and do it your self. When you can have a professional do it for you?
Save maybe aditional 100 or two. You deffinitly need acess to a lift for that job. So if you don't have a lift, Better off have somone do it for you.
Good luck Either way.
Save maybe aditional 100 or two. You deffinitly need acess to a lift for that job. So if you don't have a lift, Better off have somone do it for you.
Good luck Either way.
05-06-2005, 02:53 PM
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My buddy has a lift in garage. I will probably just get the parts and try it myself. It can't be any worse than that timing cover job (PIA). Is maximum tuning the best place to get the parts? I don't want to spend $1200 on a car with 175k on it to have it professionally done. But the car runs and drives like new and I've got so much time and money into it. So far I've fixed or replaced in the 6 months I've owned the car Struts,Water Pump, O2 Sensors, Knock Sensor, Several Oil leaks,gas tank, sunroof leak, CV joints, exhaust(Ypipe back). control arm bushings, LED mod in dash,2k2 17" wheels. The bottom line is I love the Max and don't mind working on it.
I'm definetly going to give Jeff a call
I'm definetly going to give Jeff a call
05-06-2005, 05:52 PM
#11
haha same here. gotta get it shipped tho. not too keen of driving to NY. but is this better than the DR mod, because im running that now when i push my car, just cuz im too cheap to get the vb. help appreciated
05-06-2005, 10:56 PM
#16
about this vb mod, it makes the tranny shift harder, quicker, and faster right?...so does this decrease the life of the transmission do to harder working parts?....also for people that have this mod, how much faster are you going?..anyone have before and after timeslips?...how much time does it take off the 1/4 mile....? thanks
05-07-2005, 02:40 AM
#17
i meant VB MOD***** yes it does make the transmission shift harder and faster. it actually increases the life of the transmission because it is not shifting smooth therefore not putting stress on the clutch packs in the transmission. i was going to go to the track yesterday but it got rained out but i will get my slips up asap. like i said in my original post i had .5 tenths taken off of my 1/4 time time.
06-21-2005, 09:21 AM
#18
Originally Posted by CystumMax
Driver to NYC, LI and go see Jeff @ maximum tunning. Price you got is a little too high. Or contact Jeff at MaximumTunning. 516-676-8470
I assume that the Max and the I30 vb are the same. Does anyone know if this is true?
I had this mod in my 01 max and would like to get it in my 01 I30.
06-21-2005, 03:30 PM
#20
This thread totally fukcing sucks. 
Yes Max and I30 are the same VB.
DR = drop resistor mod, check the stickys.
If were easy to explain in one sentence we wouldn't refer you to the stickys.
.5 is a stretch, some guys have actually become slower.
Yes quicker/harder shifts, but the DR will retain the normal shifts when not wot, if you do indeed have it switched to a WOT switch please don't as me to explain anything I'm writing because I wont.
Look in the stickys.
If you're out of the NYC area, shippijg is about 13 dollars, send him 600, he gives you the modded one, you put it in or have a shop do it, send him your old one back, get 200 in your bank account for the core.
Yes Max and I30 are the same VB.
DR = drop resistor mod, check the stickys.
If were easy to explain in one sentence we wouldn't refer you to the stickys.
.5 is a stretch, some guys have actually become slower.
Yes quicker/harder shifts, but the DR will retain the normal shifts when not wot, if you do indeed have it switched to a WOT switch please don't as me to explain anything I'm writing because I wont.
Look in the stickys.
If you're out of the NYC area, shippijg is about 13 dollars, send him 600, he gives you the modded one, you put it in or have a shop do it, send him your old one back, get 200 in your bank account for the core.
06-21-2005, 04:39 PM
#22
Originally Posted by CreativeDesignz
the dr mod is by far one of the best mods that i have done besides my Y pipe get it. i can honestly say that it took 5 tenths off my quarter mile time. if i had a scanner i would show u guys the slips
06-21-2005, 04:41 PM
#23
Originally Posted by ThisMaxIsTight
about this vb mod, it makes the tranny shift harder, quicker, and faster right?...so does this decrease the life of the transmission do to harder working parts?....also for people that have this mod, how much faster are you going?..anyone have before and after timeslips?...how much time does it take off the 1/4 mile....? thanks
06-21-2005, 08:29 PM
#25
It a little bit more agressive than the stage II and not as dramatic as the stage III ...
dr, once again, you're wrong .... Tranny cooler is just cheap insurance, the VB mod wont decrease life, but it is good to compliment the mod whether it be VB or DR, cooler is the icing on the cake. Doesn;t add any performance but as stated before, cheap insurance.
dr, once again, you're wrong .... Tranny cooler is just cheap insurance, the VB mod wont decrease life, but it is good to compliment the mod whether it be VB or DR, cooler is the icing on the cake. Doesn;t add any performance but as stated before, cheap insurance.
06-21-2005, 08:36 PM
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And you don't mind the rough shifts at low speeds?
06-21-2005, 09:04 PM
#29
the vb mod is 350...how much is a little more that you could get the 5 spd for? a little more, and you could probably get the tranny. but what about the clutch, flywheel, and all the little accessories needed for the swap?
06-21-2005, 09:52 PM
#31
Jeff does I, II, II.5, III. Next time call and ask him or read a few of these threads, or www.maximumtuning.net
Cooler about 40 ish give or take depending on brand, read the stickys for further information.
ekohb
I've already spend 300 and that was only on BARE minimal items.
Cooler about 40 ish give or take depending on brand, read the stickys for further information.
ekohb
I've already spend 300 and that was only on BARE minimal items.
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