There has been a lot of discussions regarding Stillen's valve body upgrade. Well, I had the valve body installed since last week and drove it back to Las Vegas from Orange County. There is a definitely a noticeable difference in the transmission shifting quicker. The most noticeable difference is when you are shifting in the manual mode, normally there is a lag time when you shift gears but with the vavle body upgrade, shift time is so much quicker. Also, I notice when you are driving in the normal mode and accelerate hard, it will rev close to redline before shifting into the next gear. Anyways, I am very happy with the valve body upgrade.

 

thanks for the update

 

Probably the best a/t mod for quicker shifts at a more desired rpm, as well as tranny longevity. Good choice.

 

I totally agree, just had my value body rebuilt 3 weeks ago and major improvement.
Did stillen do your value body? I sent my 2003 G35 value body to them and after a week sitting at stillens shop they called and stated they could not rebuild certain value bodys????
Anyway, we then shipped it to Level 10, they did a great job and returned the rebuilt body faster than stillen even notified me they could not do the work.

 

Yes, it is a Stillen valve body which was installed by their shop in Costa Mesa, CA. For anyone who has an A/T, they should seriously consider getting a valve body upgrade whether it is through Stillen or Level 10.

 

Are those the only two shops that do this type of work? Any shops/companies in the Midwest.....anybody know of anyone?

 

How much was it?

I was looking to do the pulleys, or this. Just wondering the price of of install of this, or upgrade.

 

Not aware of what shops can do the install. However, check with a qualified mechanic. The cost of the valve body with Stillen was approximately $800, excluding installation cost.

 

What am I looking at as far as removal and installation costs? how many hours labor?