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Full Manualized Auto

Started by OVR-800ST · 11 Aug 2011 · 7 replies

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OVR-800STArchived member
Hi I have just bought a full manualized auto for my VL from als race glides just wanted to no wat thery're like to drive on street etc Box is not in the car yet! i swapped from a 5 speed manual car is making just over 300KW wats everyones thoughts are they fun to drive/burouts/etc!![COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 12-08-11 at 13:19 ---------- ---------- Post added 12-08-11 at 13:21 ---------- Anyone?? just wanted to get an idea wat im in for!! from wat ive read & been told they're pretty good fun its a full manualized Jatco if that makes a difference?? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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elare69Archived member
i have bms jatco 4 speed, there good box for cruise and decent + 300rwkw high 10sec pass after that box will fall part, also jatco and big transbrake launch is no no. thats why im selling mine. gerry
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OVR-800STArchived member
Yeah not running a transbrake! just for street & cruzing...
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WhtOvaGryArchived member
how would i go about changing the stock auto 86 berlina gearbox to manualized?
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OVR-800STArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by WhtOvaGry [View Post] how would i go about changing the stock auto 86 berlina gearbox to manualized? It would require a full rebuild & a manual valve body would cost anywhere from 2-4K!!
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leb vltArchived member
Or just buy mine fresh rebuild, $1800 convertor. $3200 + postage OVR-8OOST, ul love it mate, tuff box with full streetabilty and loves the skids Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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OVR-800STArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by leb vlt [View Post] Or just buy mine fresh rebuild, $1800 convertor. $3200 + postage OVR-8OOST, ul love it mate, tuff box with full streetabilty and loves the skids Sweet thanks LEB-VLT getting final tune this week on e85 cant wait Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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satansLBOArchived member
ive had 2 factory 5 speed manuals, 2 factory autos and now 2 rebuilt 3 speed w o/d jatcos with manualised valve bodies, and i think their the best combo for a street vl turbo. launches, traffic, passes, drivabilty, no unpredictable kick downs, all covered.
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