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Automatic Transmission Shift Kit. - Updated Oct 2006


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yep me neither .... like Guy said I would be checking your boost controller. Even better plumb the wastegate actuator into the exhaust outlet pipe and see what boost your actuator is making on its own, and see if it spikes with it set up like that.

i ordered one of those "magic black boxes" to make mine a fully manual automatic...

i have a slight issue with the gear selection order, but called mike and he has given me some things to check, so off i go with the test light! hahaha

but i honestly cant recommend these guys enough... he has been really helpful with my issues...

the silvia i bought has been a wiring nightmare, so i'm not surprised if there is a wiring issue somewhere... the guy who did the conversion should be shot!! i had wires shoved into fuses in my fuse box... :action-smiley-069:

ah well... hopefully these wiring issue will be sorted out and i'll be back on the road... :thumbsup:

even though the gears are selecting in the right way, all i have to say is HOLY SHITE!!!

when it comes on boost in 1st gear it just frys the tyres and keeps spinning through 2nd gear... i thought i'd loose this when i converted from manual to automatic (yes, you read that correctly! :lol:) but i'm glad to see its still sweet... :)

Edited by S13 SecaBoy
  • 1 month later...

Hey, i understand that these available for the r34 tiptronic autos aswell ??...

i understand that it makes the gear changes alot quicker, but with the tiptronic, do the gear changes made via the buttons ont he steering wheel / gear stick (in tiptronic section) quicker aswell? or only good when left in D???

sorry for the Noob question but i couldnt find a mention of it

My understanding is that both the floor shifter and stearing wheel buttons will be a lot crisper.

To be 100% sure you should speak to Mike. (details on the first post)

Yes they are still available.

This is one of the advantages of dealing with a reputable long existing business.

As shown in the comments above the support and service you recieve is excellent.

  • 4 months later...

well i went to mike last week got me stage2 shift kit put in service etc u really notice the diffrence when u get in the cargear changes alot more firmer quicker and in 2nd it chirps me 19inch wheels so im very happy with his work highly recommend him top bloke if you have a auto u must get this!!!!!

  • 2 weeks later...

Give him a call and mention this SAU group buy and he will look after you.

Initially this wasnt one of those "if we can get 20 people" type of group buys, but rather a deal I set up with MV Automatics if he could produce his kits for a discounted price.

I believe that they modify many types of auto-trans, some require valve bodies, others can be modified electronically - just call him and ask.

Hi,

so may somebody can help me to get one of this valve body upgrades for my Stagea?

I'am from Austria, does this company has an email or so?

and do the shipping to europe?

Thanks

Hi

I know that several people from overseas have purchased this kits, and were happy with theprobucts and after sales support.

I had a look for an email address but I cant find one, so it may require a phone call (08) 8370 0430 or a fax to get a price for shipping to europe. (or if u have lots of money i'll happily deliver it to you if you pay for my airfare LOL)

Edited by 4door_Sleeper
  • 2 months later...

hi there

i,ve just ordered/received the valvebody from mv autos, mike was very helpful and very quick on delv. ordered on the 6th jan, delv to me in the uk on the 18th jan >_< soon to be fitted.

i have 2 quick questions tho

1/ i take it no one has had any problems lately ??

2/ the auto box can take 400hp (298kw) max. what else can be done to take more ??

:D bruce.

  • 2 months later...

Hey im going to be buying one of these kits really soon ( car geting new tune this week so thinking its time for this mod)

MY QUESTION IS,

has anyone in Brisbane done this? and where did you take it to get done? prefably north side?

anyone?

cheers

Higher speed torque converters of between 2800 and 3000rpm are $410 changeover

which one would be good for my R33 already has stage 2 shift kit but what converter would you suggest going with.?

Cheers

Alan.M

Higher speed torque converters of between 2800 and 3000rpm are $410 changeover

which one would be good for my R33 already has stage 2 shift kit but what converter would you suggest going with.

Generally you'd want a torque converter to match your turbo & application (ie. city/ highway driving, drag). So, if you still have the stock turbo & street tyres the 2800rpm stall would be better suited as, the stock turbo will start to build boost at around ~3000rpm. Also, note that with most turbo engines the converter will have a flash stall higher than 2800rpm, so when launching it will be more like ~3300rpm.

:D

However, with the non-tip-tronic R32's & R33's if you maualise the auto you will loose engine braking in 4th & from 4th->3rd.

Hi there,

If you fit one of these to a R34 GTT do you still get engine braking when in the manual shift mode?

Regards

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