ValveBody Upgrade on 2002?
01-07-2002, 12:32 PM
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01-07-2002, 12:35 PM
#5
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
http://www.mobiletek.net
http://www.mobiletek.net
01-07-2002, 01:13 PM
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Here's a thread written by Don hisself: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=870
And here are a whole bunch of threads about the valvebody: http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending
And here are a whole bunch of threads about the valvebody: http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending
01-07-2002, 01:14 PM
#13
Originally posted by ehughes
I "clicked" and am a little wiser now. I read the testimonials, but is the VB mod really "all that"? It sounds good.
I "clicked" and am a little wiser now. I read the testimonials, but is the VB mod really "all that"? It sounds good.
01-07-2002, 01:14 PM
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The VB upgrade should make your tranny last longer ... 
And I haven't heard one bad thing about Don's VB yet. Other than: "Stop that! You're driving too quickly!"
And I haven't heard one bad thing about Don's VB yet. Other than: "Stop that! You're driving too quickly!"
Originally posted by ehughes
What about reliability and uh....Nissan warranty?
What about reliability and uh....Nissan warranty?
01-07-2002, 03:31 PM
#23
Originally posted by ehughes
Thanks. I am considering the mod. I learned that Mobiletek is here in Houston....save on shipping
Thanks. I am considering the mod. I learned that Mobiletek is here in Houston....save on shipping
You're welcome.
01-07-2002, 03:34 PM
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/// Valve Body Modification
The recent buzz that one Maxima owner has created lately is making a fairly inexpensive product that will lengthen the life of the auto tranny. (To a certain extent.) Don Cooper, a Texan Maxima Enthusiast has done some homework and came up with a suburb valve body. What is the Valve Body (VB)? Well it's part of the auto tranny that helps engage the different gearing of the auto tranny. By swapping some springs internally to a higher load rating, Don has been able to come up with a slick mod.
The Max comes from the factory with a "luxury" car mind, so the car will shift smoothly (but slowly) through the gears. Which makes acceleration a drag. Don's VB eliminates the shift-lag, thus creating crisper (and harsher) gear engagements. This will, believe it or not, lengthen the life of the tranny. Why? Well normally, you would stomp on the gas and rev it, the car, as it's trying to change the gearing, might pause, due to the shift-lag, and while you're on the gas still, might not engage properly, and thus frying parts of the tranny while your at it. So, if the car can shift sooner, no lag, and will reduce the chances of slippage.
Level 10, a world-renoun transmission specialist offers the Valve Body modification also. But might be a tad more expensive than Don's $450 price
from Cheston.
The recent buzz that one Maxima owner has created lately is making a fairly inexpensive product that will lengthen the life of the auto tranny. (To a certain extent.) Don Cooper, a Texan Maxima Enthusiast has done some homework and came up with a suburb valve body. What is the Valve Body (VB)? Well it's part of the auto tranny that helps engage the different gearing of the auto tranny. By swapping some springs internally to a higher load rating, Don has been able to come up with a slick mod.
The Max comes from the factory with a "luxury" car mind, so the car will shift smoothly (but slowly) through the gears. Which makes acceleration a drag. Don's VB eliminates the shift-lag, thus creating crisper (and harsher) gear engagements. This will, believe it or not, lengthen the life of the tranny. Why? Well normally, you would stomp on the gas and rev it, the car, as it's trying to change the gearing, might pause, due to the shift-lag, and while you're on the gas still, might not engage properly, and thus frying parts of the tranny while your at it. So, if the car can shift sooner, no lag, and will reduce the chances of slippage.
Level 10, a world-renoun transmission specialist offers the Valve Body modification also. But might be a tad more expensive than Don's $450 price
from Cheston.
thats what it looks like
01-07-2002, 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
You can probably drive to Don's place and have him work on the VB (uninstall and install) on the same day. Email him and see what he says. I'm sure you can be the 2002 guinea pig... I was it for the 2k-2k1.
You're welcome.
You can probably drive to Don's place and have him work on the VB (uninstall and install) on the same day. Email him and see what he says. I'm sure you can be the 2002 guinea pig... I was it for the 2k-2k1.
You're welcome.
Thanks.
01-07-2002, 08:42 PM
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Ummmm ... email/PM him.
Originally posted by 02MaximaSE
WHERE IN TX ARE YOU DON?????????????????????????????? IM IN! I WANT A VB NOW, $450?>! LOWER MY ET SO I CAN HIT 14.0 AND I'LL TIP YOU MORE$$$$ AND EVEN GO TO YOUR SHOP TO DROP OFF THE VB!
WHERE IN TX ARE YOU DON?????????????????????????????? IM IN! I WANT A VB NOW, $450?>! LOWER MY ET SO I CAN HIT 14.0 AND I'LL TIP YOU MORE$$$$
AND EVEN GO TO YOUR SHOP TO DROP OFF THE VB!
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