- Apr 9, 2012
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Feel free to merge this with the Valve Body/Codebuster thread if this seems like it would be better merged with that one!
I'll be ordering everything needed to work on the valve body. But I have a few final thoughts on a few things needed, before making the plunge and purchasing everything.
What I have so far;
2x Sonnax Pinless Accumulators for the 1-2, 3-4 (77998-03K)
1x Sonnax Forward Accumulator (77987-01K)
I know I could have purchased the "full" kit from ctpowertrain, but I'm still on the fence of installing/using the corvette servo. Mostly due to how much of a PITA it seems to be to get at, and of course, installing/getting the retaining ring back in. The soft shifts don't bother me too much, but it I don't mind if they're slightly firmer but nothing too crazy. So my question mostly pertains to the Valve Body Separator Plate, from what I can see in the images online its a lot beefier then the stock one. I assume, its thicker if you plan on using the existing steel check balls, if they're still in good condition/not beat to hell from slamming into the original plate? I ask because I saw @gmcman mention in an older thread that the dealer/OEM part has both the plate and gaskets molded already eliminating the need for trying to line up everything when getting the Valve Body back into the transmission. Could I get away with using the dealer version, but with the Torlon ones instead? This is based off assuming that the Torlon ones are more forgiving on the plate vs the steel ones. Or is it better to just get the Transgo plate instead?
The upgrade/swap is mostly because I want to prolong whatever life is left in the transmission. The fluid is still nice and red from when I did the Dorman deep pan swap/filter change 20k ago, while swapping out the shift solenoids as preventative maintenance. Fluid at that time prior to the swap was just a shade darker but not black/brown/burnt. At 197k, I'm sure it can go on much longer with the kit installed.
So what are your guys thoughts? Any harm going with the AC Delco Plate w/Torlon vs the Transgo one?
On another note, I've been watching Hiram's (Automatic Transmission) install video for the kit, at least a few times now. It does not seem too complicated, other then working at a slow pace and rechecking every single step as you go along to ensure everything is installed as it should. Any other YouTubers worth watching along with his, for the kit? I suppose another question would be, am I going to need that ATSG 4L60E manual that ctpowertrain includes with their full kit, or is that just for illustration with the instructions transgo gives? Thanks!
I'll be ordering everything needed to work on the valve body. But I have a few final thoughts on a few things needed, before making the plunge and purchasing everything.
What I have so far;
2x Sonnax Pinless Accumulators for the 1-2, 3-4 (77998-03K)
1x Sonnax Forward Accumulator (77987-01K)
I know I could have purchased the "full" kit from ctpowertrain, but I'm still on the fence of installing/using the corvette servo. Mostly due to how much of a PITA it seems to be to get at, and of course, installing/getting the retaining ring back in. The soft shifts don't bother me too much, but it I don't mind if they're slightly firmer but nothing too crazy. So my question mostly pertains to the Valve Body Separator Plate, from what I can see in the images online its a lot beefier then the stock one. I assume, its thicker if you plan on using the existing steel check balls, if they're still in good condition/not beat to hell from slamming into the original plate? I ask because I saw @gmcman mention in an older thread that the dealer/OEM part has both the plate and gaskets molded already eliminating the need for trying to line up everything when getting the Valve Body back into the transmission. Could I get away with using the dealer version, but with the Torlon ones instead? This is based off assuming that the Torlon ones are more forgiving on the plate vs the steel ones. Or is it better to just get the Transgo plate instead?
The upgrade/swap is mostly because I want to prolong whatever life is left in the transmission. The fluid is still nice and red from when I did the Dorman deep pan swap/filter change 20k ago, while swapping out the shift solenoids as preventative maintenance. Fluid at that time prior to the swap was just a shade darker but not black/brown/burnt. At 197k, I'm sure it can go on much longer with the kit installed.
So what are your guys thoughts? Any harm going with the AC Delco Plate w/Torlon vs the Transgo one?
On another note, I've been watching Hiram's (Automatic Transmission) install video for the kit, at least a few times now. It does not seem too complicated, other then working at a slow pace and rechecking every single step as you go along to ensure everything is installed as it should. Any other YouTubers worth watching along with his, for the kit? I suppose another question would be, am I going to need that ATSG 4L60E manual that ctpowertrain includes with their full kit, or is that just for illustration with the instructions transgo gives? Thanks!