How Do You Bulit Proof Your Tanny?

hopper · 03-26-2007, 01:17 PM

What Shift kits are available?

Whats the best Brand?

What other componets are recommended and tested?

Harley#356 · 03-26-2007, 02:44 PM

bullit proof....BTS tranny, JLP Level 10 tranny, Factory Tech Monster Box tranny (pre-jasper built). looking at quite a chunk of money.

easy smaller mods to improve shifts and increase longevity. FTVB! (Valve body). will decrease shift duration so less time shifting = less friction = less heat = less wear & improved shifts. and its progressive too. light throttle just notice crisp clean shifts, mid throttle gets nice and snappy, WOT snaps right into gear instantly

also good idea to get a deep tranny pan at the same time (factory 4x4 pan, B&M pan, moroso pan, etc.)

Could go a little further and throw in a 2400-2600 stall converter. LFP has PI converters on sale for 875 shipped.

Last thing you want to do is increase shift firmness via raising the line pressure in the tune...will decrease the life of the tranny

kromdom · 03-26-2007, 02:46 PM

complete tranny by BTS or Monster Box by Gregg Evans. I am not aware of any shift kit that will make the tranny bullet proof.

Harley#356 · 03-26-2007, 02:50 PM

from what i've heard Gregg Evans no longer builds the monster boxes himself, and they are now farmed out through Jasper. Havent heard many good things about the Jasper versions since then

fepony · 03-26-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley#356

from what i've heard Gregg Evans no longer builds the monster boxes himself, and they are now farmed out through Jasper. Havent heard many good things about the Jasper versions since then

^^^ + 50

hopper · 03-26-2007, 03:29 PM

when changing the valve body should you chnage the line valve as well?

Harley#356 · 03-26-2007, 03:41 PM

just the valve body. will adjust shifts for firmer more crisp shifts the proper way. the JDM line mod valve can be harder on the tranny

hopper · 03-27-2007, 01:03 PM

Would this kit work check out this link
http://www.bd-power.com/ford/product...%20Kit&tt=ford

Fuzion · 03-27-2007, 01:09 PM

Yea. That piece to the right is the valve body. Most people here just stick to certain brands/names. Those being LFP and Factory Tech.

But your paying 325 (w/o shipping) for a VB, filter, and a new gasket.

Go through Chikenears. http://www.chickenears.com/transmission.htm

VB - 225
Filter - 20
Re-use your gasket.
-------------
Total - 245 w/o shipping

Or Upgrade to a 4x4 pan (its bigger) for only 69 bucks w/ a filter.

So... Valve Body 225
4x4 pan and filter 69
---------------
Total - 295 w/o shipping.

And thats buying everything seperate! Get it as a bundle from Chickenears and its only 279 w/o shipping!
http://www.chickenears.com/accumulator_main.htm

Hope that helps!

hopper · 03-27-2007, 01:51 PM

Thanks Fuzion

Fuzion · 03-27-2007, 03:50 PM

No Problem. Just trying to help ya out! Plus Chikenears is a supporting vendor here, gotta give them our business! He is a great guy to do business with!

Harley#356 · 04-01-2007, 01:39 PM

Yep TIm the chicken man is a GREAT person to deal with! glad he's back as a SV again

Harley2003 · 07-20-2007, 10:52 PM

Gents,

Does anyone sell this FTVB 2C unit to us poor Canadians?

I see Chickenears will not due to extra costs associated with duties taxes etc.

Your help is appreciated.. would like to get one ASAP with 4X4 pan and filter.

Post up SV's...

Regards,

bgstew6 · 07-21-2007, 02:09 AM

mike@madenterprise (another SV here) sellls the ftvb...may want to check with him.

huot5 · 07-21-2007, 05:57 AM

hey hopp, Is this for the new Whippled Harley? another thread mentions that they have the 4R70 or 75 tranny. Another option would be the 4R100. Would a 4R100 fit these trucks? possibly.

Unless there is an upgraded VB for the stock tranny that works well, the tranny might give out before the engine does.

03-26-2007, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
hopper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 62 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	How Do You Bulit Proof Your Tranny? What Shift kits are available? Whats the best Brand? What other componets are recommended and tested? Last edited by hopper; 03-26-2007 at 01:23 PM.

03-27-2007, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fuzion Around When I Can... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 7,919 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yea. That piece to the right is the valve body. Most people here just stick to certain brands/names. Those being LFP and Factory Tech. But your paying 325 (w/o shipping) for a VB, filter, and a new gasket. Go through Chikenears. http://www.chickenears.com/transmission.htm VB - 225 Filter - 20 Re-use your gasket. ------------- Total - 245 w/o shipping Or Upgrade to a 4x4 pan (its bigger) for only 69 bucks w/ a filter. So... Valve Body 225 4x4 pan and filter 69 --------------- Total - 295 w/o shipping. And thats buying everything seperate! Get it as a bundle from Chickenears and its only 279 w/o shipping! http://www.chickenears.com/accumulator_main.htm Hope that helps! Last edited by Fuzion; 03-27-2007 at 01:14 PM.

07-20-2007, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Harley2003 Best trucks ever ! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 45 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Who sells these FTVB to Canadians? Gents, Does anyone sell this FTVB 2C unit to us poor Canadians? I see Chickenears will not due to extra costs associated with duties taxes etc. Your help is appreciated.. would like to get one ASAP with 4X4 pan and filter. Post up SV's... Regards,

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03-26-2007, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 23,658 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	bullit proof....BTS tranny, JLP Level 10 tranny, Factory Tech Monster Box tranny (pre-jasper built). looking at quite a chunk of money. easy smaller mods to improve shifts and increase longevity. FTVB! (Valve body). will decrease shift duration so less time shifting = less friction = less heat = less wear & improved shifts. and its progressive too. light throttle just notice crisp clean shifts, mid throttle gets nice and snappy, WOT snaps right into gear instantly also good idea to get a deep tranny pan at the same time (factory 4x4 pan, B&M pan, moroso pan, etc.) Could go a little further and throw in a 2400-2600 stall converter. LFP has PI converters on sale for 875 shipped. Last thing you want to do is increase shift firmness via raising the line pressure in the tune...will decrease the life of the tranny

03-26-2007, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
kromdom #4954, 12APR01 Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,284 NHTOC member #: 200 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	complete tranny by BTS or Monster Box by Gregg Evans. I am not aware of any shift kit that will make the tranny bullet proof.

03-26-2007, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 23,658 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	from what i've heard Gregg Evans no longer builds the monster boxes himself, and they are now farmed out through Jasper. Havent heard many good things about the Jasper versions since then

03-26-2007, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
hopper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 62 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	when changing the valve body should you chnage the line valve as well?

03-26-2007, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 23,658 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	just the valve body. will adjust shifts for firmer more crisp shifts the proper way. the JDM line mod valve can be harder on the tranny

03-27-2007, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
hopper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 62 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Would this kit work check out this link http://www.bd-power.com/ford/product...%20Kit&tt=ford

03-27-2007, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
hopper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 62 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks Fuzion

03-27-2007, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fuzion Around When I Can... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 7,919 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	No Problem. Just trying to help ya out! Plus Chikenears is a supporting vendor here, gotta give them our business! He is a great guy to do business with!

04-01-2007, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 23,658 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yep TIm the chicken man is a GREAT person to deal with! glad he's back as a SV again

07-21-2007, 02:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
bgstew6 ResFirma Mitescere Nescit Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 17,812 NHTOC member #: 277 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	mike@madenterprise (another SV here) sellls the ftvb...may want to check with him.

07-21-2007, 05:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
huot5 Who Dat is Paid Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MIA Posts: 2,480 NHTOC member #: 342 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	hey hopp, Is this for the new Whippled Harley? another thread mentions that they have the 4R70 or 75 tranny. Another option would be the 4R100. Would a 4R100 fit these trucks? possibly. Unless there is an upgraded VB for the stock tranny that works well, the tranny might give out before the engine does.