Donkey®

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As part of the on going make my car faster project, code named 'Project Donkey', I decided to get the VB mod done. I took an hour or so to take the VB out (there are 4,382 screws and it was kind of annoying). I shipped it off to Jeff @ Maximum Tuning in NY Maximum Tuning. He got it on a Thursday and had it back to me on Tuesday. I got the level 2 street/strip mod. He is nice to deal with and I definitely recommend his shop for anyone interested. Anyways (so I don't get this thread moved to Vendor Experiences) I will move on. I got the VB back and put it back on, along with all the screws and as usual, I have two screws left over. I am pretty sure it is because Jeff had put two screws in the VB that I had taken out before and I am gonna stick with that story (until my VB falls out @ 110 MPH). I flushed the transmission system and put in Amsoil ATF fluid that I got from iwannabmw. Once I got the thing in gear, took it out for a spin and then I took it to Carlisle for the big car show. The 1-2 shift is 200 times better. It hits hard and there is no lag. (even had the wheels chirp once.) 2-3 is definitely better with less lag, but not as noticible. I did not notice any change in anything else. The better shifting could have something to do with the better ATF fluid as well. Overall, I am happy I decided to do this and recommend it to anyone trying to blow up their engine with boost. Thanks.

WildmanAL

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How much was your total cost with shipping?

K Pazzo 6

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Donkey®

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It was $368.

WildmanAL

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Damn I thought it was a few hundred more. I may be getting this done sooner than I thought. It doesn't sound like the whole process was that bad. Summer is almost here and I'll be home from college and I could get it done then. Do you have a tranny cooler or anyother mods before getting the VB Mod?

Donkey®

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The VB mod was first. The other mods are collecting dust at the moment.

SR20DEN

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'Project Donkey' ? How did you ever come up with that?

foodmanry

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I just got back from shipping mine to Jeff. I hope to get the stage 2 done with by Thursday. Kind of a bummer to ship from Cali to NY overnight, but I gotta do what I gotta do for the mod.

I didn't think taking the VB out was all that bad. It was just 13 bolts.

So what's the target for the project donkey? 300 HP? HAHA

Donkey®

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451 HP

foodmanry

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That's a lot of donkeys pulling your car.

SR20DEN

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Donkey®

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BTW...maybe our VBs are slightly different. I lost count at 20.

Donkey®

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Blu

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I believe its 22 or 23 bolts

Blu

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One other thing how are the shifts under moderate acceleration around 3500rpm shifts?

Donkey®

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They are smooth as silk. The less you hit the gas, the smoother the shift is 1-2.

Blu

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thanks

Donkey®

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Just get it already...or are you stick?

Blu

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tragically auto

Donkey®

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Autos rule. You'll learn that one day.