[weitekampt]

When I looked at the Sonnex/tricumulator article it looked like when you ordered it you got 3 springs for the 50 bucks. Is this valve sleeve thing included and do you have to do this too? Can a person just do the springs?

I want to do the job once and do it right so if I am missing something please let me know. I hear everyone who has done this mod is extremely happy with the performance. I don't "need" one, but for 50 bucks, why not do it while I am changing the fluid anyway.

Also, this is a job that a normal person can do right??? I have never dug into a transmission before and this makes me a bit nervous. I have read over the directions and it seems pretty straight forward, but if there is anybody saying this is a tough job...please say so!

But back to the point...there is a sleeve AND springs in the kit right?

Thanks!

 

[wildbill1963]

Yes, you do get the 3-springs and the valve. You do it all at the same time.

You can get the Sonnax (Valve)/Tricumulator (3 Springs) kit from this LINK

and the you can find the link for the install there as well. Its easy to do. This is a good time to also replace your filter, and switch to Sythetic fluids.

 

[weitekampt]

Thanks for the reply. Good to know I get it all. I will be ordering it real soon. I will definitely replace the filter and the magna-fine at the same time. Not for sure if I want to spend the money on synthetics or not. I don't pull heavy enough loads to really get this thing hot plus I have an auxillary OTA cooler. I think I am just going to replace with dino fluid. So far so good.

But thanks again for the quick reply!

 

[weitekampt]

One more question. When you take this valve body off, they say you loose a ton of fluid. I take it I won't be able to do the fluid change by running the truck the way the post reads. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif Maybe I am not making myself clear, but last time I just hooked up a hose to the tranny return line adn pumped out the old fluid in the 3-4 step procedure. If I take off the valve body I think it will mess up this whole process won't it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Could somebody chime in on what they did when they did this mod and changed the fluid at the same time?

any help is appreciated!

 

[wildbill1963]

The total amount of fluid yo will loose will be between 7-9 qts, after you drop the pan, filter and valve body.

 

[TxToy]

You'll need to get your hands on an inch/lb torque wrench. Its a very easy job, but messy so be prepared.