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07-20-2008, 01:43 AM
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trans brake
just wondering if any body out their has install a transbrake in a th400 how hard is it do you have to pull the tranny out i just pick up a b&m trans brake with rev valve body trying to find some good pictures of instilling it b&m gives crap of instiction
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07-20-2008, 10:31 AM
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Re: trans brake
There is more to it than just bolting in a valvebody. At least to make it survive there is. If your not familiar with the whole scenario I'd HIGHLY suggest you take it to a good trans shop and have the trans built for the brake. Most of the stock components will survive only a short time under the rigors of a transbrake launch.
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07-21-2008, 06:13 AM
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Re: trans brake
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07-21-2008, 02:37 PM
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Re: trans brake
There are too many modifications to be done inside . It has to come apart . I run a Hipster brake . Nine years ago when I put my truck back together I did alot of research on this and one of my friends builds my transmissions . We have gotten it to where it survives pretty well . We usually tear it down once a year . Usually we replace a bushing or two maybe one or two clutches and steels . It is amazing how much stock TH400 parts can take . I can tell you alot of little tricks that will help it survive . Three good ones are, drilling out the center support bolt so more fluid can go to the second gear clutches , using a stock type wave plate in the case for second gear , and putting a good cross hatch on the sprag surface everytime you have it down .(these are for sprag survival) . Another important thing on a TH400 is high gear clutch clrearance ! Dont be afraid to put 100 to 110 thou of clearance in them . The reason for this is when the tranny is in low gear those clutches are turning 1.5 times engine speed backwards .
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07-22-2008, 08:10 PM
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Re: trans brake
thanks
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08-16-2008, 06:48 PM
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Re: trans brake
A buddy of mine tried the DIY route, ended costing more in the end.
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08-18-2008, 02:58 PM
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Re: trans brake
Need to take it to someone that knows how to build racing trans so you won't tear up all the other stuff
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08-20-2008, 01:16 PM
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Re: trans brake
Just took the glide in to the shop for bell housing change and freshin up . Grand total $150 . Not worth messin with in my opinion .
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