misterp Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 As with anything, things can be hit or miss, outside of right out being taken for a ride. But anyway, I've had my FLT vacuum modulated LVL V with billet shafts installed since the latter part of 2006 and over 55k miles, it has always had a Radix w/2.8" pulley in front of it, sporadic shot's of a 75hp hit and has never had a single hiccup in that time. It may die tomorrow, but I would say it's held up remarkably well thus far. What do you think of the vacuum modulated line pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 What do you think of the vacuum modulated line pressure? Actually FLT recommended going vacuum modulated in a boosted application and really and truly I’ve come to like it. I also had them upgrade to the billet servos over the typical Vette unit they install and I found it a little too harsh, so I ended up adding back shift timing to soften it up a little. Of course they already install a billet 3-4 as part of the Level V unit, and maybe I shouldn’t have second guessed them about the Vette servo, but things feel good with the shift timing the way it is now. I know just about everyone say’s to zero it out with a built unit, but my kidneys couldn’t take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Actually FLT recommended going vacuum modulated in a boosted application and really and truly I’ve come to like it. I also had them upgrade to the billet servos over the typical Vette unit they install and I found it a little too harsh, so I ended up adding back shift timing to soften it up a little. Of course they already install a billet 3-4 as part of the Level V unit, and maybe I shouldn’t have second guessed them about the Vette servo, but things feel good with the shift timing the way it is now. I know just about everyone say’s to zero it out with a built unit, but my kidneys couldn’t take it. While you *can* zero out the shift timing and torque management tables with a built unit, you don't *have* to, and we leave in some TM, not so much as to slow the truck down, but enough to take the edge off the shifts and that goes a LONG ways to improving trans life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince @ FLT Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Wow you have done real well with that FLT unit that I built back in 06. Good to hear its still going strong. I will miss building those units but with the new job I'm learning how to build many new units. Mostly 5 and 6 speed units which I guess will be the future of the industry. Thanks for sharing your success. Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Wow you have done real well with that FLT unit that I built back in 06. Good to hear its still going strong. I will miss building those units but with the new job I'm learning how to build many new units. Mostly 5 and 6 speed units which I guess will be the future of the industry. Thanks for sharing your success. Vince I can't thank you enough for building a unit that has held up to a fair amount of abuse, even though the nay-sayer's of the world say it just won't happen. Thanks again; Jarrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowfive0 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Add some good rep for the Toy Shop. I bought my unit used from 04chase and have been very happy with it. I ended up going through the trans to freshen it and it had everything you would expect and they were very helpful with a few questions I had to get it back on the road. Kendall is the man and I would highly recommend anyone out that way looking him up!!!! Truck goes low 12's now and has about 25,000 miles on it already. With a little tuning, it shifts nice and clean at part throttle and cruisw and has a nice crisp shift at the gear changes. Perfect!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CesarF Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I NEED Jerrys number... he built a great tranny for my 94 impala ss and monte carlo z34. I need to get a hold of him to build another one on my truck! Transmission #2 - Jerry Hereid, dba Jerry's Transmissions. Fully modified 4L65, including 4340 internals and billet shafts etc. Motor is Paxton supercharged LQ9, estimated 500+ ft-lbs torque. Converter is TCS 3000. Transmission now has over a year use and 12K-miles, still runs like day-1. Highly recommend Jerry, he is a true transmission god and his credentials are without question. VERY professional and VERY reasonable. I know that he has many other units in dedicated track cars and daily-driven supercharged trucks with great service records. PM me if you want his number! Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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