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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 03:13 PM
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Ok so It has been a year and was just back at pismo and my trans was even worse in the sand. all revs not even an attempt to spin the wheels. So I am ordering the Viper transmission level two which is rated for 500 hp. I may put a cam in it later on for towing but stock engine for now.

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How do I know my stock stall speed for TC, and for towing I believe want it to be as close to stock as possible?
For low HP motor and only application for use is some wheeling and mainly towing, should I do any of these upgrades (Gas #6V 1 Clutch Billet Torque Converter Upgrade / Billet Input Shaft Upgrade) I will be adding the deep trans pan. I know I am going overkill by just ordering this trans alone, i don't want to go way overboard by adding a bunch of things i really dont need.

Other info if needed, will be going to 35's on17's and regearing to 4.56's and TruTrac front and rear

as I said I will probably end up putting in a towing cam paired with the Hughes air gap and aluminum heads at some point (and a tune)

Any advice would be appreciated!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 06:08 PM
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Don't really think you need the billet parts. The level 2 trans is going to be a lot more than you will ever put out anyway. Don't forget a good cooler though.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 03:18 PM
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Don't really think you need the billet parts. The level 2 trans is going to be a lot more than you will ever put out anyway. Don't forget a good cooler though.
So I have the Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler from the factory, which I believe is a part of the radiator. Is there a way to daisy chain that with another cooler for added cooling or should i cap the stock ports and run in a new one alone?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 03:22 PM
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If you have the external cooler as well, (part of any number of towing/heavy duty packages) that should be all you need. Just make sure to flush the entire system good, and get rid of the check valve.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
If you have the external cooler as well, (part of any number of towing/heavy duty packages) that should be all you need. Just make sure to flush the entire system good, and get rid of the check valve.
I havent researched check valve. What is the benefit to removing that?
 
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Not smoking your trans when it clogs up. Which it will.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 03:32 PM
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Not smoking your trans when it clogs up. Which it will.
Well then it is settled haha, out it comes.
 
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Stock stall is 1800-2000. Kinda depends how worn out it is
 
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Originally Posted by dapepper9
Stock stall is 1800-2000. Kinda depends how worn out it is
Ok, what would the benefit be for going lower stall speed? The lowest I can go is 1600
 
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Originally Posted by jmhd1989
Ok, what would the benefit be for going lower stall speed? The lowest I can go is 1600
there isn't one. For what you're planning i would do anywhere from stock to 2200
 
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