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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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valve body question

how do i get the valve body i can't find it
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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Go to a transmission shop.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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and liek what ask for a valve body i don't understand like i know what it does but is it an aftermarket part or a new one i don't get that
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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READ THE STICKIES. Its a modification of your trasnmission, Its not something you buy and install. Theres a place in NY that does it that has a website but I just cant think of the name right now.

https://maxima.org/faq-4-Performance.html#33
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:15 AM
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Thats it thanks.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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READ THE STICKIES. Its a modification of your trasnmission, Its not something you buy and install. Theres a place in NY that does it that has a website but I just cant think of the name right now.

https://maxima.org/faq-4-Performance.html#33
ya i didnt read the sticky... i just didn't know that it was a mod i thought it was i duno what i thought
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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so is this a mod that i can do myself or do i have to have someone else do it?
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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Your going to have to find someone else to do it. I'm not sure but I would think just about any transmission shop could do it but I would just call around to some places. I've heard prices around $300-$400.
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300-400$
... Shouldn't be more than 90$, or an hour or 2 of your time at home .. get a haynes or read the stickys(5th gen stickys have a good write-up) Same as changing fluid out with a few more bolts ...
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
300-400$
... Shouldn't be more than 90$, or an hour or 2 of your time at home .. get a haynes or read the stickys(5th gen stickys have a good write-up) Same as changing fluid out with a few more bolts ...
i looked in the stickyes i think its time to donate and get the search.. but y would they have a modification in the haynes manual.. bear with me but i do not understand what exaclty is involved with doing it is it solinoid replacement changin wires or what
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
300-400$
... Shouldn't be more than 90$, or an hour or 2 of your time at home .. get a haynes or read the stickys(5th gen stickys have a good write-up) Same as changing fluid out with a few more bolts ...
Those are the prices I was told. I guess somebody got jipped. I dont know about him but I would just have someone else do it because I wouldnt feel comfortable working on my transmission.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
300-400$
... Shouldn't be more than 90$, or an hour or 2 of your time at home .. get a haynes or read the stickys(5th gen stickys have a good write-up) Same as changing fluid out with a few more bolts ...
I think he was quoting the price to actually mod the valve body. If so then hes right on.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by drew76924
but y would they have a modification in the haynes manual..
It's not a modification..
You send it to maximum tuning .. they modify it .. you put the modified one in, same as a 'replacement' hence its place in the haynes manual.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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I think he was quoting the price to actually mod the valve body. If so then hes right on.
.... He should be more clear though .. but you're correct, and I may have jumped the gun as always.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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so its like 300-400 $ to get is modded i hope not
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Ok here is the deal.

Maximum Tuning sells them already modified for $600. There is a $200 core charge in that price. So that being said the final price would be $400 after you return a stock valve body to them. Then you need to get it installed. Prices vary from $50 - $100. Good luck hunting.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Not worth the price ... DR mod is better if you can do a WOT switch

I have a stage II.5 on my 03 and DR mod on my 95 .. 95 doesn't have enough power to justify it(VB mod $).

Extended rev limtier helps more(w/VI of course) since you can shift later in the rev range and be ain a beefier spot when entering next gear... if stock limiter is used, you end up in a dead spot in the 1-2 shift w/ DR/VB .. do NOT ask about the DR mod... better yet check the stickys.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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i called him a couple of weeks ago its either 400 shpped or 400 installed with tax..

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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Not worth the price ... DR mod is better if you can do a WOT switch

I have a stage II.5 on my 03 and DR mod on my 95 .. 95 doesn't have enough power to justify it(VB mod $).

Extended rev limtier helps more(w/VI of course) since you can shift later in the rev range and be ain a beefier spot when entering next gear... if stock limiter is used, you end up in a dead spot in the 1-2 shift w/ DR/VB .. do NOT ask about the DR mod... better yet check the stickys.

wait.... im confused the 90 dollars you stated above, were u talking about installation price? or to actually bore out the vb?

i want to get this done but 400dollars for .1 second gain? is it really worth it in your opinion?
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Bah! See my above post man. I just explained the pricing.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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Ok here is the deal.

Maximum Tuning sells them already modified for $600. There is a $200 core charge in that price. So that being said the final price would be $400 after you return a stock valve body to them. Then you need to get it installed. Prices vary from $50 - $100. Good luck hunting
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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no what i am saying nmexmax and dubbya, do you guys think its worth it for a .1 difference on the track?
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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no what i am saying nmexmax and dubbya, do you guys think its worth it for a .1 difference on the track?
Thats a good question I would like to know also. I am thinking about having this done one day.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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I didnt buy it for the track. I bought it because I have a Vq35 and want to do everything possible to extend the life of my transmission. If I was at the track I would say that it would be worth it. .1 of a second is a alright gain for one modification plus it extends the life of the transmission that you are beating on. But then again, I dont like to comprimise on what I put into my car. Id rather spend a little more money to have quality stuff.
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It probably wont even chop .1 off your time .... I did it to save my transmisison in my 03 ... Again read the post ...
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