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Old 03-04-2013, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Modme
Just spend an hour looking for the m8x1.0 to 1/8 npt fitting online and came up empty. Is this easily found at a hydraulic store? Most places i go to dont stock metric parts.
First one to come up!

Male Thread Connector - M8x1.0 x 1/8 NPT - Trico FC-1015

The barb fitting:

http://www.amazon.com/Hose-Male-Tubi.../dp/B007Q3FIH4

Bal valve:

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Brass-Bal.../dp/B008EP4CHA
Old 03-04-2013, 09:16 PM
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Thanks for the info. Would you be able to post a video of the shifting, I would not mind seeing that.
Please, please do this. Ideally, something like a GoPro mounted to the steering column showing rpm and gear (if in manual).

I noticed that Stillen doesn't have anything like this, and they only suggest getting the transmission cooler kit. I would definitely like to see the difference between stock and what you have.

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Old 03-04-2013, 10:27 PM
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The valve body upgrade would be a great mod if it wasn't $500 overpriced.
Old 03-04-2013, 10:38 PM
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seems pretty easy thanks for the heads up on the DIY, I'm subscribed for future reference
Old 03-04-2013, 10:43 PM
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Nice find. If you add up all those parts + shipping, its going to be 40 dollars for a 10 dollar part.
Old 03-04-2013, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Modme
Nice find. If you add up all those parts + shipping, its going to be 40 dollars for a 10 dollar part.
You dont need the ball valve, as you fill the trans through the overflow port.
Fill, remove the fitting, allow the overflow to drain, replace the plug.
Old 03-05-2013, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties
The valve body upgrade would be a great mod if it wasn't $500 overpriced.
Any alternatives that exist?
Old 03-05-2013, 12:49 AM
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Btw...if someone does the 7AT flush themselves, can you please post a DIY with the procedure and what oiled is used? I'm definitely interested in doing the flush.
Old 03-05-2013, 08:56 AM
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Any alternatives that exist?
Some say that the Uprev tune will change the shifts for the better. Some have installed the Transgo on their own. I'm sure GTM uses the Transgo as part of their upgrade but $880 with less than a days worth of turnaround is insane. If they had a price in the $500 range this would be one of the most popular performance mods for the autos.
Old 03-05-2013, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Rad_Slinger
Btw...if someone does the 7AT flush themselves, can you please post a DIY with the procedure and what oiled is used? I'm definitely interested in doing the flush.
I agree, because I understood that the 7at had to be done by the dealership because of the machinery that is used to do the flush and fill
Old 03-05-2013, 12:29 PM
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I agree, because I understood that the 7at had to be done by the dealership because of the machinery that is used to do the flush and fill
That and ATF temp. When you do it at Infiniti, they have to wait until the temp of the fluid is between 98-104 degrees to do it accurately with their equipment.
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Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties
Some say that the Uprev tune will change the shifts for the better. Some have installed the Transgo on their own. I'm sure GTM uses the Transgo as part of their upgrade but $880 with less than a days worth of turnaround is insane. If they had a price in the $500 range this would be one of the most popular performance mods for the autos.
Me thinks the GTM one day turnaround is a core exchange.

The Uprev modification increases line pressures by increasing expected power
parameters. It does affect downshift response, by needing more throttle input.

Im going to revert mine back to stock.
Old 03-05-2013, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by slims
That and ATF temp. When you do it at Infiniti, they have to wait until the temp of the fluid is between 98-104 degrees to do it accurately with their equipment.

40C or 104F OR LESS!!

Not between x and x!!!
Old 03-05-2013, 03:42 PM
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Actually, FSM states around 40c. Not more, not less. The fluid level is very sensitive to temperature change. So you dont want too much less than 40c either.
Old 03-05-2013, 05:22 PM
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Great information here, thanks for the write-up!


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