valvebody upgrade

OldRice · 04-07-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Orestp

Thanks for the reply - but on a 370 - both inlet and outlet are on driver side - one at top and other at bottom.

Seems like anything I've been able to find says outlet is the bottom one - but would like to confirm.

Shop manual does not distinguish - which makes sense - it wouldn't matter since the AT fluid is only flowing through the rad.

Try this...when looking at the Jatco 7AT itself there should be (2) banjo fitted ports. Again using the 350Z (as that is what I have), the port closest to the vehicle front I believe was hot-side and the port towards the rear is cold-side. Trace your lines from those ports. I am going to guess the front port goes to the upper rad inlet and the bottom inlet runs back to the rear facing port - I am guessing here since I have not seen it on the 370.

DEpointfive0 · 03-23-2016, 05:35 PM

Let's bump this.

I have a spare VB, anyone know why it can't be modded then swapped in? I've been told that the VB is mated... But why?

Z eliminator · 03-24-2016, 09:12 AM

You should be able to, unless Nissan made a change.
once you put it in the they have to mate the transmission with the ECU.
They did that with mine when i installed the GTM tranney.
I talked to Level 10 last week
great people and you should have them do your VB.
Give them a call
Z

DEpointfive0 · 03-25-2016, 05:40 PM

Becuase everyone says the VB is mated to the trans. That's why Level 10 even says it takes 1 day because you MUST send yours...

DEpointfive0 · 03-25-2016, 05:41 PM

Is the Jatco trans on the FX50 or QX56 or whatever bigger in physical dimension? Maybe it's best for us all to just buy those trans...?

DEpointfive0 · 03-28-2016, 10:09 AM

Bump

daveb91 · 03-31-2016, 05:47 PM

Bump

JWillis72 · 03-31-2016, 07:19 PM

Pat at level 10 can answer that for you I'm sure. He's a little hard to get in touch with but a super nice guy.

DEpointfive0 · 03-31-2016, 08:00 PM

Thanks!

JWillis72 · 03-31-2016, 08:30 PM

Tell him I recommended him, I sent him pictures from Sebring the other day and he was very excited. He emailed me right back and asked if he could post them on Facebook. If you email him now he will answer you about 5am.

shadow85 · 01-22-2017, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Is the Jatco trans on the FX50 or QX56 or whatever bigger in physical dimension? Maybe it's best for us all to just buy those trans...?

I would love to know this aswell!

Jhill · 01-22-2017, 06:31 PM

Not sure if the valve body is needed or not if keeping the stillen charger at a safe level (stock pulley). Seems the kit has problems once people start trying to get it to do more than what it is designed for since it isn't really the highest hp/torque build but I think if kept tame it should be ok. I would probably look into a speed density ecutek tune since I believe the maf readings get messed up with the stillen charger. Also would be nice if there was a way to but an iat sensor into the intake manifold for true after charger temp. I would just stress that your after safe and reliable and not big numbers (and of course Seb is always great).

JWillis72 · 01-22-2017, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhill

Not sure if the valve body is needed or not if keeping the stillen charger at a safe level (stock pulley). Seems the kit has problems once people start trying to get it to do more than what it is designed for since it isn't really the highest hp/torque build but I think if kept tame it should be ok. I would probably look into a speed density ecutek tune since I believe the maf readings get messed up with the stillen charger. Also would be nice if there was a way to but an iat sensor into the intake manifold for true after charger temp. I would just stress that your after safe and reliable and not big numbers (and of course Seb is always great).

I ran the stock Stillen set up on a 7AT for a couple years and it held but every time we changed the fluid it was full of clutch material. You can do it but it's only going to last so long if you drive the car hard.

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shadow85 · 01-22-2017, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWillis72

I ran the stock Stillen set up on a 7AT for a couple years and it held but every time we changed the fluid it was full of clutch material. You can do it but it's only going to last so long if you drive the car hard.

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Guess I am definatly going to need to do some trans upgrades then, since I am planning on a AAM TT build and want to reach atleast 450-500whp.

JWillis72 · 01-23-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Guess I am definatly going to need to do some trans upgrades then, since I am planning on a AAM TT build and want to reach atleast 450-500whp.

If you are going to drive it hard you will! I also tracked my Z a lot so if you only punch it occasionally between stoplights you might be okay for a while.

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03-23-2016, 05:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Let's bump this. I have a spare VB, anyone know why it can't be modded then swapped in? I've been told that the VB is mated... But why? __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-24-2016, 09:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	You should be able to, unless Nissan made a change. once you put it in the they have to mate the transmission with the ECU. They did that with mine when i installed the GTM tranney. I talked to Level 10 last week great people and you should have them do your VB. Give them a call Z DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

03-25-2016, 05:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Becuase everyone says the VB is mated to the trans. That's why Level 10 even says it takes 1 day because you MUST send yours... __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-25-2016, 05:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Is the Jatco trans on the FX50 or QX56 or whatever bigger in physical dimension? Maybe it's best for us all to just buy those trans...? __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-28-2016, 10:09 AM	#21 (permalink)
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03-31-2016, 05:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
daveb91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 302 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	Bump

03-31-2016, 07:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 44	Pat at level 10 can answer that for you I'm sure. He's a little hard to get in touch with but a super nice guy. gbrettin and DEpointfive0 like this.

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03-31-2016, 08:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 44	Tell him I recommended him, I sent him pictures from Sebring the other day and he was very excited. He emailed me right back and asked if he could post them on Facebook. If you email him now he will answer you about 5am.

01-22-2017, 06:31 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 846 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	Not sure if the valve body is needed or not if keeping the stillen charger at a safe level (stock pulley). Seems the kit has problems once people start trying to get it to do more than what it is designed for since it isn't really the highest hp/torque build but I think if kept tame it should be ok. I would probably look into a speed density ecutek tune since I believe the maf readings get messed up with the stillen charger. Also would be nice if there was a way to but an iat sensor into the intake manifold for true after charger temp. I would just stress that your after safe and reliable and not big numbers (and of course Seb is always great).

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