Update on AAA Tranny Upgrade, and 5spd Conv.
#1
I have finally got more info on the "AAA Transmissions" VB Upgrade. It's actually AAMCO, but I kept callin' it AAA becuase I got it confused.
Anyways, here's some news about the VB upgrade ive been tellin' you guys about for 180.00...Turns out its a Trans-Go !!! Damn I was disappointed. They go into your valve body and drill some holes and replace the spring, nuts, bolts, ect. ...anyways I can see why it's 180 bucks installed. I don't know much about Trans-Go except that it's not as quality as others (Don).
I also asked about the Auto-->5spd. I printed out Harold's instructions and gave them to him. At first, with no knowledge, he told me 800.00 for the labor. But he STILL hasn't emailed back on what he would charge now that he knows about the max.
My friend just got a '95 SE 5spd. Same car as mine, lighter tho. (No system,rims,ect ) Anyways, he's got soo much pull in second gear! I'd beat him off the line, but he'd have me into second. It's just that way. Being in control of when to shift,@ a higher RPM's, resulting in POWER.
Both auto/manual have unique charactoristics about each one. If I do opt for the conversion, there WILL be things missed from the Auto.
If anyone wants to share their experiances/comments I could use the info.
~Layta
Anyways, here's some news about the VB upgrade ive been tellin' you guys about for 180.00...Turns out its a Trans-Go !!! Damn I was disappointed. They go into your valve body and drill some holes and replace the spring, nuts, bolts, ect. ...anyways I can see why it's 180 bucks installed. I don't know much about Trans-Go except that it's not as quality as others (Don).
I also asked about the Auto-->5spd. I printed out Harold's instructions and gave them to him. At first, with no knowledge, he told me 800.00 for the labor. But he STILL hasn't emailed back on what he would charge now that he knows about the max.
My friend just got a '95 SE 5spd. Same car as mine, lighter tho. (No system,rims,ect ) Anyways, he's got soo much pull in second gear! I'd beat him off the line, but he'd have me into second. It's just that way. Being in control of when to shift,@ a higher RPM's, resulting in POWER.
Both auto/manual have unique charactoristics about each one. If I do opt for the conversion, there WILL be things missed from the Auto.
If anyone wants to share their experiances/comments I could use the info.
~Layta
#2
Just a note. The 5-speed maximas have 4 gears that are not overdriven for economy. The autos have 3(?) gears that are not overdriven for economy. So the manuals have the advantage of self shifting but more importantly, they have the benefit of one more gear for torque multiplication. Having one more non-underdriven gear is probably the factor most responsible for him pulling on you.
#3
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Anyways, here's some news about the VB upgrade ive been tellin' you guys about for 180.00...Turns out its a Trans-Go !!! Damn I was disappointed. They go into your valve body and drill some holes and replace the spring, nuts, bolts, ect. ...anyways I can see why it's 180 bucks installed. I don't know much about Trans-Go except that it's not as quality as others (Don).
Anyways, here's some news about the VB upgrade ive been tellin' you guys about for 180.00...Turns out its a Trans-Go !!! Damn I was disappointed. They go into your valve body and drill some holes and replace the spring, nuts, bolts, ect. ...anyways I can see why it's 180 bucks installed. I don't know much about Trans-Go except that it's not as quality as others (Don).
There can be ONLY ONE!!!!!
#5
Originally posted by Don in Texas
What did you think? That AAMCO was secretly doing R&D for Nissan so they could be able to do a VB upgrade in the off chance that someone came by and asked about it?
There can be ONLY ONE!!!!!
What did you think? That AAMCO was secretly doing R&D for Nissan so they could be able to do a VB upgrade in the off chance that someone came by and asked about it?
There can be ONLY ONE!!!!!
Well then, Donald, I guess you ARE the man... 'Pretty fullah yourself arent you
BTW, Funny episode of southpark.
#6
Originally posted by Jeff92se
... The 5-speed maximas have 4 gears that are not overdriven for economy. ...
... The 5-speed maximas have 4 gears that are not overdriven for economy. ...
1st 3.285
2nd 1.850
3rd 1.206
4th 0.954
5th 0.759
#8
Re: What's wrong with the TransGo?
Originally posted by ptatohed
Why do you guys say the Transgo isn't as good as Don's vb upgrade? Does anybody have actual number to prove this? Thanks. Are you still considering it Craig?
Why do you guys say the Transgo isn't as good as Don's vb upgrade? Does anybody have actual number to prove this? Thanks. Are you still considering it Craig?
CandiMan said ...
Now about the actual “Don’s VB” mod. I’m VERY pleased with the VB, all that you have read is true faster and firmer shifts. Now I’m coming from a Trans-go kit which firm up the OEM shifts, but his VB took it a couple of steps more. For all those who are coming from a OEM VB to Don’s VB this thing will open your eyes the first time it shift to 2nd.
BigTexan7 said ...
I had Trans-go and was satisfied, then I rode in a car with Don's and was like 'wow, this is even better, gotta have it' it rocks.
#12
I am in NO WAY trying to cut in on Don's VB business, just letting people know that there is another manufacturer of Maxima VBs. www.levelten.com .
#13
Originally posted by medicsonic
I am in NO WAY trying to cut in on Don's VB business, just letting people know that there is another manufacturer of Maxima VBs. www.levelten.com .
I am in NO WAY trying to cut in on Don's VB business, just letting people know that there is another manufacturer of Maxima VBs. www.levelten.com .
As far as going for a VB Upgrade, or a Conversion, I'm 50/50. Man I love the stick (NO pun intended ),but love the relaxing drive the auto can deliver. Level 10 VB Upgrade is pretty close up their with doing a auto-->5spd conv. ...buuuuuut much less complicated + time consuming.
#15
Re: Re: What's wrong with the TransGo?
Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
Go to http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&postid=401714
CandiMan said ...
Now about the actual “Don’s VB” mod. I’m VERY pleased with the VB, all that you have read is true faster and firmer shifts. Now I’m coming from a Trans-go kit which firm up the OEM shifts, but his VB took it a couple of steps more. For all those who are coming from a OEM VB to Don’s VB this thing will open your eyes the first time it shift to 2nd.
BigTexan7 said ...
I had Trans-go and was satisfied, then I rode in a car with Don's and was like 'wow, this is even better, gotta have it' it rocks.
Go to http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&postid=401714
CandiMan said ...
Now about the actual “Don’s VB” mod. I’m VERY pleased with the VB, all that you have read is true faster and firmer shifts. Now I’m coming from a Trans-go kit which firm up the OEM shifts, but his VB took it a couple of steps more. For all those who are coming from a OEM VB to Don’s VB this thing will open your eyes the first time it shift to 2nd.
BigTexan7 said ...
I had Trans-go and was satisfied, then I rode in a car with Don's and was like 'wow, this is even better, gotta have it' it rocks.
thanks dbm i wanted to that info
#16
Re: Let me get this straight...
Originally posted by ptatohed
Don's is about $500 with an exchange, Level Ten is about $700 with an exchange but TransGo is $47 without an exchange? What am I missing.
Don's is about $500 with an exchange, Level Ten is about $700 with an exchange but TransGo is $47 without an exchange? What am I missing.
TransGo requires much more labor to install.
#17
Re: Re: Let me get this straight...
Yes, the transGo is supposively not as firm. The only thing that it has going for it is the cheap purchase price. $50 about.
Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
TransGo is considered somewhat inferior (see earlier posts).
TransGo requires much more labor to install.
TransGo is considered somewhat inferior (see earlier posts).
TransGo requires much more labor to install.
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