TC and VB upgrade questions
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TC and VB upgrade questions
Ok so I am getting this trans out of a 99 and I want to put in a new TC and VB. Here are my questions:
1. What TC should I purchase that isn't extremely expensive? My power mods probably wont get more intense than what they are now.
2. I am gonna get an aftermarket VB and was wondering what the difference is between a John Woods and a BTS? Which one does everyone prefer and why?
In your opinion does a new TC, VB and a Transgo shift kit sound good enough to withstand my right foot with the DP on the high settings?
Thanks,
Ben
1. What TC should I purchase that isn't extremely expensive? My power mods probably wont get more intense than what they are now.
2. I am gonna get an aftermarket VB and was wondering what the difference is between a John Woods and a BTS? Which one does everyone prefer and why?
In your opinion does a new TC, VB and a Transgo shift kit sound good enough to withstand my right foot with the DP on the high settings?
Thanks,
Ben
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IMHO, I would go with the Tugger kit. This would do the VB mods and pump mods at the same time. I would also add the 4R100-LU kit to the pump. Depending on the the pump, the '99 trans could be equipped wth this type of valve or a "pulse width modulated" valve. The LU gives a positive-type "on-off" engagement, instead of a slow "regulated" engagement. Without knowing the condition of this trans, I don't know how well it would hold up to the DP tuner and add'tl mods. I wouldn't want to lunch a trans and have pieces in my new converter. There are many good converters on the market, but many require a core. I got my triple disc billet without a core for around $900. I did all my upgrades at the time that I rebuilt mine.
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1. What TC should I purchase that isn't extremely expensive? My power mods probably wont get more intense than what they are now.
2. I am gonna get an aftermarket VB and was wondering what the difference is between a John Woods and a BTS? Which one does everyone prefer and why?
In your opinion does a new TC, VB and a Transgo shift kit sound good enough to withstand my right foot with the DP on the high settings?
2. I am gonna get an aftermarket VB and was wondering what the difference is between a John Woods and a BTS? Which one does everyone prefer and why?
In your opinion does a new TC, VB and a Transgo shift kit sound good enough to withstand my right foot with the DP on the high settings?
2. I prefer the BTS one because, AFAIK, DP-Tuner has files set up for BTS but I am not sure about JW.
IMO, get the VB, DP-Tuner tunes, and a 6.0 Trans cooler. You shoudl be set for trans temps. With the BTS trans and the 6.0 cooler and on stock tunes, I am about 55 deg above ambient in the summer. With the 80E tunes, I am at 75 deg above ambient because I can't keep my foot out of it.
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It is kinda like DIY or let someone do it for you. I prefer the DIY route on all my repairs and upgrades. You can save a substantial amount of money if you are confident enough to do the mods yourself.
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JW can build his VB for DP tuners as well- he told me so on the phone. As for BTS vs. JW VB, I just heard that the price of the BTS went up to $400 which makes the JW much more enticing- not sure if it's true or not.
I'm in the same boat with my 99, I was told on another forum to get a VB AND the Tugger kit, along with a new TC. The 6.blow and 6.4 converters have a pretty good reputation and are affordable- $200 + core for the 6.blow TC.
Roland- would this pump mod you speak of get rid of a long lagging shift in my 99 trans? By long shift, I mean it feels like it shifts twice between each gear.
I'm in the same boat with my 99, I was told on another forum to get a VB AND the Tugger kit, along with a new TC. The 6.blow and 6.4 converters have a pretty good reputation and are affordable- $200 + core for the 6.blow TC.
Roland- would this pump mod you speak of get rid of a long lagging shift in my 99 trans? By long shift, I mean it feels like it shifts twice between each gear.
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JW can build his VB for DP tuners as well- he told me so on the phone. As for BTS vs. JW VB, I just heard that the price of the BTS went up to $400 which makes the JW much more enticing- not sure if it's true or not.
I'm in the same boat with my 99, I was told on another forum to get a VB AND the Tugger kit, along with a new TC. The 6.blow and 6.4 converters have a pretty good reputation and are affordable- $200 + core for the 6.blow TC.
Roland- would this pump mod you speak of get rid of a long lagging shift in my 99 trans? By long shift, I mean it feels like it shifts twice between each gear.
I'm in the same boat with my 99, I was told on another forum to get a VB AND the Tugger kit, along with a new TC. The 6.blow and 6.4 converters have a pretty good reputation and are affordable- $200 + core for the 6.blow TC.
Roland- would this pump mod you speak of get rid of a long lagging shift in my 99 trans? By long shift, I mean it feels like it shifts twice between each gear.
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IMHO, I would go with the Tugger kit. This would do the VB mods and pump mods at the same time. I would also add the 4R100-LU kit to the pump. Depending on the the pump, the '99 trans could be equipped wth this type of valve or a "pulse width modulated" valve. The LU gives a positive-type "on-off" engagement, instead of a slow "regulated" engagement. Without knowing the condition of this trans, I don't know how well it would hold up to the DP tuner and add'tl mods. I wouldn't want to lunch a trans and have pieces in my new converter. There are many good converters on the market, but many require a core. I got my triple disc billet without a core for around $900. I did all my upgrades at the time that I rebuilt mine.
Where did you get your TC @ for $900?
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Got it here: E4OD, 4R100 Transmission from PATC, E4OD, 4R100
See item # 3-B near bottom of the page.
I built my trans using the #K-100 kit, along with a few other parts that were not included. I had upgraded to the billet converter.
See item # 3-B near bottom of the page.
I built my trans using the #K-100 kit, along with a few other parts that were not included. I had upgraded to the billet converter.
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