Guys,

What all does this involve? Already having the 3.76 and TC - what else will this give me? What is the installation process on these? Are they worth it for non-fi cars?

Thx,
jonny

 

jonny,

As a not-so-junior member, I have to ask.... did you search?

Edit, some good stuff out there for example these among others

Looked for 'valve body worth'
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...lve+body+worth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...lve+body+worth

"Valve body forced" to see FI / non-FI
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ve+body+forced (this one has the answer I would have posted to your questions already in it so I won't retype)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ve+body+forced

"Valve body install"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...e+body+install

"valve body issue"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...lve+body+issue

Not specifically on valve body, but good reading built tranny
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...lve+body+worth


What all does this involve? Upgrading part of your tranny, from what I hear basically extending/beefing the flow areas with some longer connectors / washers.

Already having the 3.76 and TC - what else will this give me? Crisper shifts, but you will lose much of your luxury feel. Sometimes mine lurches when cold

What is the installation process on these? Not a DIY IMO, take it to a transmission shop or tuner.

Are they worth it for non-fi cars? IMO, no I wouldn't recommend it.

 

LOL,

Yes Dave - came up with plenty of hits - including my own concerning hitting the limiter. I didn't however fing any suitable answers.

Jonny

 

Valve Body Thread or Installation Process

 

Awesome thread man - great read

However, the installation process link is not working Could u help me with it please??

Greatly appreciated man,

Jonny

 

Here you go

http://www.importperformancetrans.co...structions.pdf

This is for Toyota RWD, assume it is the same or similar for Lexus RWD tranny

 

sorry, still learning.... http://www.importperformancetrans.co...structions.pdf same link as Dave.

 

Thank you guys both for your help on this matter.

So Dave you don't think this is a worthwhile mod for me??

Thx again,
Jonny

 

You making me post it again? What part of "no I wouldn't recommend it." didn't come across clearly? Screen dirty?

NO don't do it IMO, lol .

 

I think RMMGS4 has a valvebody on his NA GS400. Might want to ask him how his setup is.

 

Hey fellas,
IPT trans is actually like two minutes from me and they did do my valve body upgrade. I love it, they are the best of the best at what they do. John is a transmission genius.

 

Great info guys, thanks for the links!

 

I wonder sometimes if Dave should replace the search engine.

He's almost as good as Google.

Hey there's an idea: can Google be made to search the forum? I know it can't because it doesn't have an account, but could Google be permitted to peruse without an account?

The forum search is okay...but it's no Dave...and certainly no Google.

 

Google does work actually...I've done several searches for questions i've had and google has brought back results including CL threads.

 

Dave, so you don't think I should do it JK!!!

The reason I asked is because I am trying to find a way to get rid of my rev limiter problem in 1st gear. Morris had suggested the valve body upgrade and I didn't know if that would help it or not.

I guess you know a lot more about this than I do so I will take your advice.

Thx man,
Jonny