Level 10 ValveBody upgrade

azmudpuppy1 · 05-21-2006, 12:41 PM

Has anyone else tryed one?It may just be me but my 1-2 shift is week and my 2-3 kicks.I have had Ford and Chevy shift kits before but not Toyotas.

BRB GTG PP · 05-21-2006, 01:01 PM

I had mine done by http://www.importperformancetrans.com/ on my 4Runner. It made a noticable difference. I was quite happy with the mod, and it was less than Level 10, and the guy (John, great guy) let me watch the whole process.

Mr. Lumberg · 05-21-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by azmudpuppy1

Has anyone else tryed one?It may just be me but my 1-2 shift is week and my 2-3 kicks.I have had Ford and Chevy shift kits before but not Toyotas.

It'll be worth it for you if you plan on making 250 hp or more; it'll help your tranny survive.

nags · 05-21-2006, 06:40 PM

I want to do mine, but just never had the extra cash

Greedy · 05-21-2006, 07:16 PM

I second sending your valve body to IPT. Had mine done and their service was great. Also, it's very easy to remove and re-install, just plan on not having your truck for 3-4 days.

azmudpuppy1 · 05-21-2006, 09:28 PM

I have all ready in stilled one from L-10.Just wanted to know if anyone Else as tried one ?Just not inpressed let.maybe i expect to much.

midiwall · 05-22-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by azmudpuppy1

I have already installed one from L-10.Just wanted to know if anyone else as tried one? Just not impressed let. Maybe I expected too much.

??? it depends on how stiff they made the shifts. John (IPT) gives you a 1-10 scale to chose from, 1 being "soft enough to let a baby sleep", 10 being "whiplash dragster". Most people end up in the middle.

Did you get similar options with Level 10? If so, what'd you "pick"?

Level-10 has had mixed results the last couple of years. They used to be at the top of the heap, but kinda;' got expensive and sloppy. You may be experiencing that firsthand.

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Originally Posted by nags

I want to do mine, but just never had the extra cash

Save your pennies and get it done. I took the same attitude as you for about a year. And because of it, I replaced my tranny about 2 months ago. NOT a fun job.

mlf1 · 05-22-2006, 03:53 PM

I very recently had mine done at IPT. They have great service, and follow up. I explained to them that the truck is not a daily driver, and wanted it to be mostly for the track. I installed it, and really didn't feel any difference either. Thought I installed it wrong, so pulled it apart to double check my work, and all was good... I still don't feel any difference....

midiwall · 05-22-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mlf1

I very recently had mine done at IPT. They have great service, and follow up. I explained to them that the truck is not a daily driver, and wanted it to be mostly for the track. I installed it, and really didn't feel any difference either. Thought I installed it wrong, so pulled it apart to double check my work, and all was good... I still don't feel any difference....

Hmmm... did you talk to John about it?

Everyone I know who has had the work done, even the mid-level work, has definitely felt a difference. Any chance that you're getting slippage from the torque converter?

edit: I just looked at your profile.... Are you N/A? You may not be making enough power to be able to get a good idea of what slipping "was" like before the VB work.

n/m... "boosted by the pimp".

azmudpuppy1 · 05-22-2006, 05:29 PM

I used the stiffest springs that come with the kit.I have chirped 2nd and 3rd gear before but its not consistent,I dont think its slipping.2nd just not as hard as 3rd,even @ 3000 rpm.it could be me thats way i was asking.