Alright guys, after getting all the stupid crank sensor issues settled, I've been able to mess around with the car and see how the new trans handles the power and shifts.

First and foremost, the stall. I believe the stall is set to 2,800. The other night, I went to a remote location and launched the car a few times. On stock tires, when I launched, I literally sat in one spot spinning the tires. I was like and then This is going to take some getting used to when launching the car and hopefully the new tires can take the abuse.

Secondly, the shifts. OMFG this trans shifts like a beast. Daily driving, with about 25% throttle, the shifts are nice and smooth, although downshifting to a stop can be a bit clanky some times It doesn't always happen, but every now and then it does and it's kind of annoying. When giving decent amount of power, it bangs into gear so hard it jerks my foot off the gas pedal sometimes That's when I get traction though. On the highway on my way home from the shop, I spun the tires going into 4th gear. No, I did not just chirp them, they spun at 9psi (traction control off of course). Although, I must say traction control at this point is pretty much useless. I went WOT in 2nd gear and spun the tires going into 3rd with traction control off. I could feel it trying to work, the slip light frantically blinking, but it just couldn't handle it

Downshifting has also greatly improved. I can drop two gears with two simple flicks of the wrist when in MM. It will downshift as fast as I can move the shifter. Before, I had to downshift, wait, and downshift again. Now, it's pretty much instant. If I do it just right, it'll drop to second and skip third, but I've only been able to do that a couple of times.

In auto mode, it's a bit more tame, but still pretty aggressive. I've gone WOT in auto mode and it had no issues shifting right at red line, every time.

So, overall, I am very pleased. The only thing I really don't like is the clunkiness of the trans. It clinks and clanks sometimes, but it's not too bad. I've gotten used to it, but I've had friends in the car give me the WTF look. After we figured out the crank sensor issue (thanks Nissan for the broken sensor!), everything is all good. I'm keeping an eye on the fluid level and still breaking it in. I've only been running 9psi for now. Soon, I'll do a review at 550whp and see how it holds up.

Thanks for reading

 

How much did the tranny build run you? I know you bought a new tranny to have it done but just the build itself what'd it run?

 

I have talked to I think Thomas over there about a built motor and turbo set up!! They are really cool people ! If I get it done they will do it !! I might have to ask him about the tranny !!

 

I have mastered the double downshift. It is a matter of timing. If you click too fast or too slow, it won't work. Once you get the timing down, you will be able to do it every time. I have even been able to do three, but the opportunity for that one is pretty rare.

 

Nice dude, sounds like a lot of fun! makes me wish I got an auto instead...









NOT!

 

Great job man, sounds just like mine except mine does not clunk or make any noises when changing down a gear, but changing up it hits hard at WOT and just a slight nudge with normal acceleration.

 

Do you also have the SPG or did you get yours from another shop?

 

Sorry I just remembered I changed my sig which used to say what I had but it is the GTM tranny.

 

Im jeallouuuus Glad you're enjoying it

 

I have a 3300 Stall TQ and a SPG VB-- AWESOME stuff. I'm going to wait till after my motor build to have them upgrade my clutch packs... but then again- I"M not running 550 HP.

Sick ride- That's my goal for this summer- 500hp... stupid body kit got in the way or else i'd be there.

 

I'm jealous as well. I'll be going this route once I up the boost.

 

I think SGP lists the trans upgrade just shy of 4k and tq converter is another 600 or so. I can't remember.

I'm really glad I went this route. I'm loving the tq converter. I step on the gas, and almost instantly I'm in full boost. Minimal lag ftmfw!

 

I have the protorqe converter and yes it is increadable. Right now I'm killing my 245s, but it sure is fun!

 

sorry guys
is built tranny and (valve body, cooler, torque converter) different things???
thank in advance

 

why do noobs always bring up old dead threads and ask questions about things that are kind of off-subject You're question makes sense as in I understand, but it makes no sense haha, but ummm sure they're different!

But hey atleast you used the search! I hope

Fully Built Tranny is consist of vb upgrade, tq converter and something else, all together. Some people have just vb upgrade and tq converter only (me!) and thats kind of like a built tranny you can say. As for tranny cooler, well its a cooler, it coools haha.

Again I'm assuming it's because youre just clueless, which is fine, thats why you're here to learn