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97 Max 3.5 Swap...tranny upgrade...

Old Nov 11, 2007 | 02:26 AM
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97 Max 3.5 Swap...tranny upgrade...

I just bought a 97 Max SE and I have a spare factory auto trans (car is auto too) and a 3.5 engine. I know there is a valve body upgrade out there, any other trans upgrades recommended??? Anyone build a performance auto trans for the max??

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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Level 10 can do the RE4F04? upgrades.

5.5 gens and 04 SLs came with the same trans as the A32 (different electronics from the A32 revision) so I don't know why everyone is doubting the 'strength' of it.

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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I would just say that it would be better to swap a stick in there as long as you're doing major work on it anyways.
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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I would just say that it would be better to swap a stick in there as long as you're doing major work on it anyways.
No look at jime he did 12.4 n/a with auto transmission. I would give up my shi*y shifting mt for that car. I think a tranny cooler would help you.
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by pmohr
Level 10 can do the RE4F04? upgrades.

5.5 gens and 04 SLs came with the same trans (different electronics) so I don't know why everyone is doubting the 'strength' of it.
02-03's run off of CAN lines also, so Don't think the electronics are different.
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
02-03's run off of CAN lines also, so Don't think the electronics are different.
Silly silly new mexicans

I meant different electronics from the A32 version.
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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That's not what you said, but OK.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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thanks. I like automatics. anyone else want to chime in on the best upgrades for the Auto trans with the 3.5 swap in this car?
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