Level 10 Auto Rebuild
02-24-2002, 04:51 PM
#42
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Originally posted by pawn
which would you rather have...
which would you rather have...
For maximum speed - Auto
I prefer 5-speed because I have more control over the vehicle, but for a track car I'd have to go auto.
Kirk
02-24-2002, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by 1/3There2/3ToGo
For driving pleasure - 5-speed.
For maximum speed - Auto
I prefer 5-speed because I have more control over the vehicle, but for a track car I'd have to go auto.
Kirk
For driving pleasure - 5-speed.
For maximum speed - Auto
I prefer 5-speed because I have more control over the vehicle, but for a track car I'd have to go auto.
Kirk
but 5spds are sooo much fun!(disclaimer: for crybabies like Cumalot, i am not rubbing the fact that i have a 5spd in anyones face, this is just my personal opinion)
02-24-2002, 09:55 PM
#44
Originally posted by pawn
(disclaimer: for crybabies like Cumalot, i am not rubbing the fact that i have a 5spd in anyones face, this is just my personal opinion)
(disclaimer: for crybabies like Cumalot, i am not rubbing the fact that i have a 5spd in anyones face, this is just my personal opinion)
Too bad my dad doesn't own a dealership...
02-24-2002, 10:44 PM
#45
Originally posted by pawn
(disclaimer: for crybabies like Cumalot, i am not rubbing the fact that i have a 5spd in anyones face, this is just my personal opinion)[/SIZE]
(disclaimer: for crybabies like Cumalot, i am not rubbing the fact that i have a 5spd in anyones face, this is just my personal opinion)[/SIZE]
WTF?! Now you're going personal on me? What's your problem? Me a crybaby? No, **** you dip****!
02-25-2002, 03:40 PM
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Re: :o)
Originally posted by ptatohed
Does anyone have real PROOF that the vb mod takes time off your 1/4? I've heard sooooooooooooooooooooo much about this mod on this forum and I have yet to hear anyone (other than mobletech's own website) claim an actual, verified time reduction. Anyone? Proof?
Does anyone have real PROOF that the vb mod takes time off your 1/4? I've heard sooooooooooooooooooooo much about this mod on this forum and I have yet to hear anyone (other than mobletech's own website) claim an actual, verified time reduction. Anyone? Proof?
Why did I have a feeling I would get no responces... ?
02-25-2002, 07:00 PM
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don vb mod
im pretty sure this vb mod has to deduct some time.i mean if its made to shift the tranny a lot quicker wouldnt that make your car faster.it makes sense to me, if this mod didnt do anything to increase your speed i wouldnt be interested in it. just a thought.
02-26-2002, 11:28 AM
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:o)
Originally posted by buss95max
i have don's vb
my times b4 the vb...
15.4@89mph
15.7@87mph
15.4@88mph
15.6@87mph
after the vb...
15.1@89mph
15.2@90mph
15.2@90mph
15.2@90mph
see the difference? consistent like a ****.
i have don's vb
my times b4 the vb...
15.4@89mph
15.7@87mph
15.4@88mph
15.6@87mph
after the vb...
15.1@89mph
15.2@90mph
15.2@90mph
15.2@90mph
see the difference? consistent like a ****.
So the Vb was the only difference between runs then? Thanks again.
02-26-2002, 12:08 PM
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Folks, let's be a little realistic here. I have a 95 GLE that i am as we speak going thru total tranny rebuild. Why? According to my transmission mechanic, the failure was caused by a combination of inherent tranny weakness and normal use. My disclaimer here is the following: I am running a few go fast goodies such as CAI, full custom exhaust, and last but not least NOS 80 shot. My point for even bringing this up is, everyone needs to understand that there is a limit to how much you can ask from any transmission that is meant to be driven daily. We can throw into the ring the one of's, full race applications, etc. Who is really going to be willing to not only bank roll but also be the guinea pig? My mechanic and I called for 2 solid days to every speed shop and internet ad we could find to try and get any parts that would make the tranny stronger. I figured since he is going to gut it, why not make it stronger? Well, after a lot of research and questions and answers from different "reps" and "salesmen" my mechanic, who has over 20 years of tranny exp. basically told me that most of the "mods" available for our trannies are smoke and mirrors. His opinion, which I trust, to me was the VB mod or shift kit, stronger converter, and possibly tranny cooler. According to him, engineering wise, the tranny is very limited not only in the available aftermarket parts realm but also in physical tolerances realm. He has built some awesome race car trannies that I have personal knowledge and seen run. If anyone could build a "bulletproof" tranny, he could. After much deliveration and research, I came up with one conclusion. I'm limited to the amount I can do with my beloved max.
Sorry to go on and on, but I just want to make sure that some of our members don't go throwing hard earned money at a wall and hope something sticks. Do the research and conclude by yourself.
Sorry to go on and on, but I just want to make sure that some of our members don't go throwing hard earned money at a wall and hope something sticks. Do the research and conclude by yourself.
02-26-2002, 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by JAIMECBR900
Folks, let's be a little realistic here. I have a 95 GLE that i am as we speak going thru total tranny rebuild. Why? According to my transmission mechanic, the failure was caused by a combination of inherent tranny weakness and normal use. My disclaimer here is the following: I am running a few go fast goodies such as CAI, full custom exhaust, and last but not least NOS 80 shot. My point for even bringing this up is, everyone needs to understand that there is a limit to how much you can ask from any transmission that is meant to be driven daily. We can throw into the ring the one of's, full race applications, etc. Who is really going to be willing to not only bank roll but also be the guinea pig? My mechanic and I called for 2 solid days to every speed shop and internet ad we could find to try and get any parts that would make the tranny stronger. I figured since he is going to gut it, why not make it stronger? Well, after a lot of research and questions and answers from different "reps" and "salesmen" my mechanic, who has over 20 years of tranny exp. basically told me that most of the "mods" available for our trannies are smoke and mirrors. His opinion, which I trust, to me was the VB mod or shift kit, stronger converter, and possibly tranny cooler. According to him, engineering wise, the tranny is very limited not only in the available aftermarket parts realm but also in physical tolerances realm. He has built some awesome race car trannies that I have personal knowledge and seen run. If anyone could build a "bulletproof" tranny, he could. After much deliveration and research, I came up with one conclusion. I'm limited to the amount I can do with my beloved max.
Sorry to go on and on, but I just want to make sure that some of our members don't go throwing hard earned money at a wall and hope something sticks. Do the research and conclude by yourself.
Folks, let's be a little realistic here. I have a 95 GLE that i am as we speak going thru total tranny rebuild. Why? According to my transmission mechanic, the failure was caused by a combination of inherent tranny weakness and normal use. My disclaimer here is the following: I am running a few go fast goodies such as CAI, full custom exhaust, and last but not least NOS 80 shot. My point for even bringing this up is, everyone needs to understand that there is a limit to how much you can ask from any transmission that is meant to be driven daily. We can throw into the ring the one of's, full race applications, etc. Who is really going to be willing to not only bank roll but also be the guinea pig? My mechanic and I called for 2 solid days to every speed shop and internet ad we could find to try and get any parts that would make the tranny stronger. I figured since he is going to gut it, why not make it stronger? Well, after a lot of research and questions and answers from different "reps" and "salesmen" my mechanic, who has over 20 years of tranny exp. basically told me that most of the "mods" available for our trannies are smoke and mirrors. His opinion, which I trust, to me was the VB mod or shift kit, stronger converter, and possibly tranny cooler. According to him, engineering wise, the tranny is very limited not only in the available aftermarket parts realm but also in physical tolerances realm. He has built some awesome race car trannies that I have personal knowledge and seen run. If anyone could build a "bulletproof" tranny, he could. After much deliveration and research, I came up with one conclusion. I'm limited to the amount I can do with my beloved max.
Sorry to go on and on, but I just want to make sure that some of our members don't go throwing hard earned money at a wall and hope something sticks. Do the research and conclude by yourself.
Kirk
02-26-2002, 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by 1/3There2/3ToGo
Are you going to do a higher stall torque converter while your at it? You mentioned them a little, but didnt say if you would or not. If You do the VB and TQ converter people say its strongly advisable to also get the tranny cooler. Definatley let us know how you like the TQ converter if you get it.
Kirk
Are you going to do a higher stall torque converter while your at it? You mentioned them a little, but didnt say if you would or not. If You do the VB and TQ converter people say its strongly advisable to also get the tranny cooler. Definatley let us know how you like the TQ converter if you get it.
Kirk
02-26-2002, 07:35 PM
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Re: tq
Originally posted by sp6040
i hear that the torque converters give you good launch.but also that they are not good for the tranny is this true? how much do they run by the way?
i hear that the torque converters give you good launch.but also that they are not good for the tranny is this true? how much do they run by the way?
02-26-2002, 10:52 PM
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Originally posted by JAIMECBR900
That's exactly what my mechanic suggested, so he's going to do that while at the shop (the cooler). The guy who is building my torque converter mentioned that the stall speed would increase, but I personally don't believe that until I see it. Either way the heavier duty torque converter won't hurt, so I'm going with it. I will definetly post my first impressions sometime this week, since I get my girl back tomm. night.
That's exactly what my mechanic suggested, so he's going to do that while at the shop (the cooler). The guy who is building my torque converter mentioned that the stall speed would increase, but I personally don't believe that until I see it. Either way the heavier duty torque converter won't hurt, so I'm going with it. I will definetly post my first impressions sometime this week, since I get my girl back tomm. night.
I'll be waiting Kirk
02-27-2002, 05:53 AM
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Re: :o)
Originally posted by ptatohed
Cool, thanks buss. That's what I was looking for. So the Vb was the only difference between runs then? Thanks again.
Cool, thanks buss. That's what I was looking for.
So the Vb was the only difference between runs then? Thanks again.
Synki told me don's VB mod didn't take anything off his 1/4th times.
02-27-2002, 08:46 AM
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To Answer your question...
"who already has Level 10 Rebuild?"
Furbiss112 (Ferhan) has the Level 10 auto tranny rebuild. He also has the Stillen Supercharger.
I have a 95 maxima with Don's VB mod, and it really helps when I use my nitrous. You can actually chirp into 2nd gear!!
hope this answers your question!
Furbiss112 (Ferhan) has the Level 10 auto tranny rebuild. He also has the Stillen Supercharger.
I have a 95 maxima with Don's VB mod, and it really helps when I use my nitrous. You can actually chirp into 2nd gear!!
hope this answers your question!
02-27-2002, 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by pawn
pay no attention to him, he has 5spd. envy!
pay no attention to him, he has 5spd. envy!
Kirk
02-27-2002, 09:53 PM
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Originally posted by 1/3There2/3ToGo
I dont envy 5-speeds since I no longer have the drive to build one up. My new drive is to get a Fox body Mustang, drop a ford 460 into it that is built and has 8:1 compression and add Twin Turbos.
Kirk
I dont envy 5-speeds since I no longer have the drive to build one up. My new drive is to get a Fox body Mustang, drop a ford 460 into it that is built and has 8:1 compression and add Twin Turbos.
Kirk
but as far as maximas go......that's a diff. story
02-27-2002, 10:05 PM
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Originally posted by pawn
but as far as maximas go......that's a diff. story
but as far as maximas go......that's a diff. story
02-28-2002, 08:11 AM
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Just to let you guys know, I just got my car back yesterday and I'm not impressed with the "shift kit" at all. I don't notice it doing anything. My mechanic warned me he felt it really wouldn't do much on our tranny. I haven't ran it with boost, but suspect that it won't make much of a difference. I don't know what don's VB mod feels like, but judging on what most people here say, it's definetly worth it. If I would of had time, I would have made arrangements with whomever I had to do the VB mod the right way while it was taken apart. I'm still glad to have my car back either way.
02-28-2002, 11:07 AM
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Re: To Answer your question...
Originally posted by MikeyMax
"who already has Level 10 Rebuild?"
I have a 95 maxima with Don's VB mod, and it really helps when I use my nitrous. You can actually chirp into 2nd gear!!
"who already has Level 10 Rebuild?"
I have a 95 maxima with Don's VB mod, and it really helps when I use my nitrous. You can actually chirp into 2nd gear!!
02-28-2002, 11:21 AM
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Re: Re: To Answer your question...
Uh oh, even with the VB mod, my car won't chirp into second. Looks like my tranny doesn't like me too much anymore. Well, I guess I really will have to start researching how to rebuild my spare one now.
Originally posted by BlkCat
I can chirp my tires in 2nd gear without nitrous. Then again I have the SC!
I can chirp my tires in 2nd gear without nitrous. Then again I have the SC!
02-28-2002, 12:33 PM
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Re: Re: To Answer your question...
Originally posted by BlkCat
I can chirp my tires in 2nd gear without nitrous. Then again I have the SC!
I can chirp my tires in 2nd gear without nitrous. Then again I have the SC!
Oh...and my engine has bad compression too
02-28-2002, 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by JAIMECBR900
How do I get in touch with Don to get some info on the VB mod?
How do I get in touch with Don to get some info on the VB mod?
Kirk
02-28-2002, 02:34 PM
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Re: Re: :o)
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Keep in mind other members didn't get anything. If your tranny is already in crappy condition to start with it won't make a difference.
Synki told me don's VB mod didn't take anything off his 1/4th times.
Keep in mind other members didn't get anything. If your tranny is already in crappy condition to start with it won't make a difference.
Synki told me don's VB mod didn't take anything off his 1/4th times.
Craig, how many members have noticed nothing?
03-15-2002, 03:29 AM
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vb mod
Originally posted by pawn
take note to the smiley i entered...it was a joke....sheesh can't anyone take a joke anymore?
take note to the smiley i entered...it was a joke....sheesh can't anyone take a joke anymore?
i want a vb so bad but dons doesnt answer my emails. if level 10 isnt worth the money i guess i'll just wait till don responds.