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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Let me know if you need a tee for the booster hose, it should have came with the trans? Also make sure you install a blower bypass check valve for the boosted application as well in the vacuum line. I have those at the shop as well.

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I bought the trans from a friend. I will need the t and the bypass check valve. I didnt know I needed the check valve. What happens if I run it without it? Should I leave the vacumn line undone until I get it?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ranwalk
I bought the trans from a friend. I will need the t and the bypass check valve. I didnt know I needed the check valve. What happens if I run it without it? Should I leave the vacumn line undone until I get it?
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Randy
Randy,

Don't run the trans without it, You can damage the trans if boost gets into the vacuum signal, I don't recommend running the trans without the line connected either because your running the trans at max line pressure at all times which not good either. If you need both pieces you can call me at the shop 630-350-7776 and I'll send them to you on Monday. I also would recommend that you buy a piece of 1/4 inch brake line to make the vacuum line out of, It works better than rubber hose IMO.

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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FLT
Randy,

Don't run the trans without it, You can damage the trans if boost gets into the vacuum signal, I don't recommend running the trans without the line connected either because your running the trans at max line pressure at all times which not good either. If you need both pieces you can call me at the shop 630-350-7776 and I'll send them to you on Monday. I also would recommend that you buy a piece of 1/4 inch brake line to make the vacuum line out of, It works better than rubber hose IMO.

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Vacumn t and check valve will be here tuesday thanks to Chuck
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Congrats on the new Trans I talked to Chuck a while back as I plan to have him build me a 4l65e level 5 then drive there and have them do the install.
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ranwalk
Vacumn t and check valve will be here tuesday thanks to Chuck



Its nice to see someone build a hell of a product
and provide the CS to match

I love my level 5
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Don't forget to install a check valve in the vacuum line to keep the boost for the vacuum modulator.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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What is the advantage of having the vacuum modulator. And what does it do?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by whitt1
Don't forget to install a check valve in the vacuum line to keep the boost for the vacuum modulator.
Got one on the way. Was about to make a big mistake, but Chuck stopped that
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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What is the advantage of having the vacuum modulator. And what does it do?
The transmission will shift softer and smooth under regular driving, but when you get on it, it shifts fast and firm
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ranwalk
The transmission will shift softer and smooth under regular driving, but when you get on it, it shifts fast and firm
Randy, That is true, but more importantly it does a better job of matching line pressure and engine torque than the pressure control solenoid and computer can IMO. Did you get your tee and ck valve installed?

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