Nm35 Stagea Slushbox

[Jetwreck]

Transgo kit is a go....Shift is soooo quick and strong!

[Daleo]

Transgo kit is a go....Shift is soooo quick and strong!

What was it like to fit? Fitting instructions included?

[scotty nm35]

Niice, No more flaring? Looks like that slush box has a new lease on life...

If only you had done that a year ago. lol.

[Jetwreck]

What was it like to fit? Fitting instructions included?

bit of a PITA....I am sure after I do the next 2 things will be a lot easier..........destructions come with it.

Edited August 10, 2011 by Jetwreck

[slippylotion]

What are the shifts like on light and/to full throttle and any clunking into gears on light throttle?

Sounds good so far. Well done.

[Jetwreck]

you don't even notice the shifts on light throttle

.........full throttle there is no clunking or harshness.....just super fast and precise!.....keeps the power rolling.

My gearbox would not change into 3rd at all unless you completely backed off and 2nd was flaring.....now it shifts without even thinking about it.

P.S. I have to admit at about half way I was a bit scared about the thought of drilling ect....didn't help that all the workshop guy's were laughing at me and saying they would not even attempt it.

Edited August 10, 2011 by Jetwreck

[slippylotion]

Do the changes on full heavy/full throttle too hard or chirp tyres on changes at all?

Sorry for all the Qs just chasing as much info and still trying to understand MV's decision on the kit.

[Jetwreck]

Do the changes on full heavy/full throttle too hard or chirp tyres on changes at all?

Sorry for all the Qs just chasing as much info and still trying to understand MV's decision on the kit.

no chirping and no destructive gear changes anywhere......I am putting out over 270AWKW's and I had no issue's.

[Sunkist]

nice work craig!

[ironpaw]

what exactly is destructive gear changE? and flaring? I don't think I've ever noticed it...

[Jetwreck]

what exactly is destructive gear changE? and flaring? I don't think I've ever noticed it...

MEh......do I really need to explain it!

[ironpaw]

lol I guess I'll google it.

[zei20l]

mine does it too on occasion.

i hope ill be getting one soon *cough* craig

[iamhe77]

Good stuff Craig.

Must say, the install instructions seem somewhat daunting!

[andy65b]

Good stuff Craig.

Must say, the install instructions seem somewhat daunting!

I would agree.. the more I read the more frightened I became.. Solution.. stop reading. lol

[Commsman]

I would agree.. the more I read the more frightened I became.. Solution.. stop reading. lol

Completely right. Only start reading when you've cracked it open & there's no returning. So, are you going to tackle this as a DIY?

I've started ringing around my local guys to see who sounds most confident & if they can do it for less than ~$250 - 300, this will be my first non DIY mod .

[Commsman]

Well, I heard back from a shop that does a lot of Transgo work. His sugestion was for me to buy the kit online (derr, was going to anyway) because he can't buy it that cheap thru his supplier.

Then his price for installation was somewhere between $500 & $1000 (unsure as to the extent of the work) but that included filling it up with their Valvoline trans fluid. I DON'T THINK SO.

Looks like I keep asking or another DIY project is on the cards.

[bigkevracer]

Well, I heard back from a shop that does a lot of Transgo work. His sugestion was for me to buy the kit online (derr, was going to anyway) because he can't buy it that cheap thru his supplier.

Then his price for installation was somewhere between $500 & $1000 (unsure as to the extent of the work) but that included filling it up with their Valvoline trans fluid. I DON'T THINK SO.

Looks like I keep asking or another DIY project is on the cards.

$500 for fitting including the fluid isn't that bad I wouldn't think? And I've had no issues with the Valvoline trans fluid, just make sure they're using the Maxlife version, as that is the Matic J compatible one.

Anyone got a link for the fitting instructions? There are videos on the web site but I can't find the exact fitting instructions. If it's not too bad I'll just get dad to do it.

I take it this is where the price difference comes in for Craig's changeover VB. Worth it if it's going to be a hassle!

[Jetwreck]

Well, I heard back from a shop that does a lot of Transgo work. His sugestion was for me to buy the kit online (derr, was going to anyway) because he can't buy it that cheap thru his supplier.

Then his price for installation was somewhere between $500 & $1000 (unsure as to the extent of the work) but that included filling it up with their Valvoline trans fluid. I DON'T THINK SO.

Looks like I keep asking or another DIY project is on the cards.

$500 for installation and Oil is a good price imo......but no more than that!.......it's about 4 hours work with the correct tools.....but 1 stuff up and your screwed!

try this when pricing......tell them it's a 350Z auto...that they will understand...it's the exact same shit.

http://g35driver.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-forced-induction-diy/313499-diy-transgo-valve-body-upgrade.html?ref=esp-link

have fun!!!

Edited August 11, 2011 by Jetwreck

[slippylotion]

Is there a spare valve body floating around that can be used for a change over purpose?

This would be very handy to limit time with the car off the road.