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It's still on the engine stand.... I've been fighting transmission issues for three months now, and I've been using the old motor set for 430 WHP to test some things. Problem is, the 2001 VLSD tranny just won't shift fast enough to work with the old motor. I've been hitting the rev-limiter and nitrous-limiter every time I went to a track - I had to lift from WOT until the tranny would completely shift, then tried NA on the streets and wound up setting my Shift_Fast controller to 6000 rpms to keep off the limiters. I really don't know how I managed to hit a 12.5x ET and 114.5 MPH while still letting off spray a couple of seconds per pass.
No way I can bolt my monster motor into the middle of this mess. I contacted Level 10 about alternatives, and decided on valve body surgery as the first step. Yesterday I pulled the entire valve body out, wrapped and sealed it and 3-dayed it to Level 10 for major surgery. I intend to leave it capable of acting as an automatic if I want it too, but otherwise it's for racing. Once I have a resolution, it's Cosworth time!
It seems as if us auto boys are starting to make too much power for the auto. I also contacted Level 10 and saw their pricing, instead I went with Transgo (following Jimes footsteps as usual, although he hasnt posted any results yet, i know its going to be a positive thing), only $100 bucks and most likely the same thing is done with the level 10.
I used to hit the limiter with the 3.0 on high boost, so i changed it to 6k, it hasnt hit limiter ever since.
I am hoping the transgo kit will eliminate the gear overlap during the shift and prolong the life of my auto, my 1-2 shift is starting to slow down. the 2-3 shift is nice and quick, the 3-4 shift lol I dont even know if it gets into 4th fully. Last time I went for a 4th gear run was vs. a BMW M5 (in a controlled environment) and never really felt the 4th engage felt like a huge slip and rpm didnt really move, Good thing I dont normally get into 4th at WOT. (if ur interested to know, I was pretty dead even with the m5 from 80 to 125mph or so, in couple runs he stayed behind me about half car)
If all else fails on this auto, I already found a local source that has them for $280 and 60k miles (open diff).
It seems as if us auto boys are starting to make too much power for the auto. I also contacted Level 10 and saw their pricing, instead I went with Transgo (following Jimes footsteps as usual, although he hasnt posted any results yet, i know its going to be a positive thing), only $100 bucks and most likely the same thing is done with the level 10.
I used to hit the limiter with the 3.0 on high boost, so i changed it to 6k, it hasnt hit limiter ever since.
I am hoping the transgo kit will eliminate the gear overlap during the shift and prolong the life of my auto, my 1-2 shift is starting to slow down. the 2-3 shift is nice and quick, the 3-4 shift lol I dont even know if it gets into 4th fully. Last time I went for a 4th gear run was vs. a BMW M5 (in a controlled environment) and never really felt the 4th engage felt like a huge slip and rpm didnt really move, Good thing I dont normally get into 4th at WOT. (if ur interested to know, I was pretty dead even with the m5 from 80 to 125mph or so, in couple runs he stayed behind me about half car)
If all else fails on this auto, I already found a local source that has them for $280 and 60k miles (open diff).
Too much power - it's tuff, but I guess someone has to suffer!
I'm looking at Transgo for internal parts - I think they updated the quality of the rebuild kits lately. I've got that stuff at home - if I'm thinking of the right company. Yup, I just checked. The 2000-2001 tranny has a rep for shifting even slower than the 95-99. I'm going to try a Level 10 modified valve body first, to see how it handles shifts at NA, 100-shot, and 2X 100-shot spray. That should be what I need to know. If that works, then I feel comfortable with getting a Transgo kit and having the tranny rebuilt when swapping in the monster motor. Otherwise - well, I'll keep looking and testing - while I've got the beater motor installed.
Picking on beemers is always good for the soul, I hear - but I've never run one. I do get into 4th before the traps - 114.5 mph is where I stop - but if I can actually run full power and shift quickly through the whole 1/4 mile, the car would be quicker. A lot quicker.....
Maybe both of us can bust into the 11s next season!
Too much power - it's tuff, but I guess someone has to suffer!
I'm looking at Transgo for internal parts - I think they updated the quality of the rebuild kits lately. I've got that stuff at home - if I'm thinking of the right company. Yup, I just checked. The 2000-2001 tranny has a rep for shifting even slower than the 95-99. I'm going to try a Level 10 modified valve body first, to see how it handles shifts at NA, 100-shot, and 2X 100-shot spray. That should be what I need to know. If that works, then I feel comfortable with getting a Transgo kit and having the tranny rebuilt when swapping in the monster motor. Otherwise - well, I'll keep looking and testing - while I've got the beater motor installed.
Picking on beemers is always good for the soul, I hear - but I've never run one. I do get into 4th before the traps - 114.5 mph is where I stop - but if I can actually run full power and shift quickly through the whole 1/4 mile, the car would be quicker. A lot quicker.....
Maybe both of us can bust into the 11s next season!
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Yea man I am aiming for mid 11's. I truly think the car as-is, is already an 11 sec car depending on my 60'. Its faster than its ever been, and today I took off the muffler, gained 3psi of boost and car is just crazy.
I hope to see video clips of this monster your building once its done!!!
Mods - CAI/H/E 2.5 catless, JWT Clutch, VIAS removed, ported IM. 4.133:1 gears.
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