IPT Valve Body Upgrade!!

ravencr · 06-18-2003, 09:08 PM

I've explored some other options per FattyCBR's recommendation to save some money on the valve body upgrade, and I was wondering if anyone has ever used IPT's services before? Their website is: http://www.importperformancetrans.com/index.shtml

In additon, for those that are looking to totally rebuild their tranny, then you can get it done for much cheaper than Level 10 from a company called Boost Logic. They've done a lot of high HP Supra trannies, and we supposably have the same tranny but the 4wd version. They can do a full rebuild, including VB upgrade, and a recut Torque convertor for only $2225, instead of $4200 by Level 10! How awesome is that? Boost Logic's website is:
http://www.boostlogic.com/MKIV_kits.html

We all should say thanks to FattyCBR for this very valuable information. I'm going to get the VB upgrade from IPT as soon as I can get the cash. It's only $475 instead of $698 by Level 10. Boost Logic only does full rebuilds with the option of recutting, replacing or keeping the stock torque convertor. By keeping the stock torque convertor, you can totally bomb proof your tranny for only $1800. That's sweet!

Chris

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ravencr · 06-19-2003, 08:38 AM

So I guess nobody is really interested in saving any money! Oh well, but I'm sure that's not true! We all try to save money where we can, and this is definitely a way to do it!

Chris

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 08:43 AM

Well, I'm going to stop by IPT with my new '97 4runner, and have them do the valve body upgrade for me. It's going to cost $600-$650, because they are going to do all the work, including my tranny cooler. I can't wait!

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 10:45 AM

hey man im into saving money...i already spent a good 5000 on the upgrades for my taco....let me know how it is after the upgrade....and ill consider going to them as well!

thanks for the information!

im always listening for different ways to do things....maybe the interest in doing this VB upgrade isnt out there yet...not enough busted trannys maybe? =]

Take care and thanks again!

CMUpike · 07-06-2003, 12:06 PM

if our trucks have the *same* tranny as the supra, does that mean that the Supra twin turbo JZ engine will bolt on pretty easily?

second of all, i'm damn interested in saving money... however since i'm unemployed... i really don't have all that much money to save... but if i do get a job in the future, i'll definately be interested in the VB upgrade. please let us know how well it turns out.

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 12:41 PM

I'll do it! I can't wait to see the difference. I'll be driving it all the way home from Wood Ridge, NJ to Maryville, TN, which is about 750 miles without my S/C on it, so I'm sure I'll notice a big difference. I'm going to make the shifts 1-2 steps from the hardest, firmest, shortest possible.

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 02:07 PM

Chris,
Do you have to tell them what you want? or do they just upgrade it to a typicaly setting with the fact you got a s/c on?

anyway im waiting to see what its like...

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 04:10 PM

Yeah, you can tell them how firm you want the shifts to be. Considering that I haven't upgraded the rest of my tranny, I don't want to go to the absolute firmest shift possible, because it puts more stress on the rest of the tranny. So, I happy medium would be great! The worst part about our tranny's when you S/C them is the first to second gear shift. It sucks!

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 04:48 PM

Let me know what you say to them =] so i can tell them same thing....you can send them the VB right like level 10?

Thanks for answering questions...are you gonna put the S/C back on? or is this your new truck and have yet to put it on?

Mikey · 07-06-2003, 06:24 PM

Ravencr- Yeah, your right. That 1st to 2nd shift is pretty gross and I don't even have the supercharger. I'm interested to hear how this all goes.......Keep us updated!!

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 07:39 PM

I'm actually picking up the '97 in Amesbury, MA, and driving south towards home, which happens to run right past where IPT is located. So I figured, why not go ahead and get the VB upgrade done while I'm right there. Then, I'm leaving there to come home, with the potential to trailer home another '85 pickup I might buy that's only a couple of minutes away from Wood Ridge in Jersey City, NJ.

I'm really hoping the VB upgrade does a wonder for handling the extra power the S/C throws at it. And, yes, I'm transfering everything except the Fuel pump, which I'll just buy another one over to my '97. I can't wait!

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 08:28 PM

He hehe go chris go just driving around picking trucks up and stuff

Well let us know how it goes!
(now we got the thread goin =] )

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 09:04 PM

Who knows at this point, but as the 13th nears, I'll know more.

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 09:16 PM

this is a big week for me as well...alot of my stuff will arrive this week...im hoping for the lo-tek gauge pod, fuel pump, road dyno, supra maf, gtech meter competition version, and if im lucky the s/c....i have to order my injectors tommorw and get them here fast too....
Im also going to get my engine shammpooed...either by me or my dealer does it...(im scard ill screw somethign up) so that everything is clean....also going inf or dyno next week for the BEFORE chart....and somethign to compair to the 2 dyno programs im getting...then 2 weeks from now im hoping to get truck in garage and start taking it apart =]

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 09:19 PM

Sweet! It's a lot of fun doing it for the first time, isn't it?

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 09:27 PM

yea im totaly excited.....we are just finishing up our new garage here and its massive! form like small 400sq/ft 2 car to 800sq/ft 3 car...(prob can fit 4 tacos in there =])

finally soemthing flat and dry rather then the outside of my house...im going to have a HUGE write up once im done everything...perfect for the launch of my website/toy community that im trying to get at...

there will be many questions during the install process...be sure of that...:beaver:

i hope the smt 6 works well for my truck...

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 09:30 PM

You'll enjoy it! I can't wait to do it all over again this week and next on my new toys. I'm going to do things a tad different this time around, and see what happens.

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 09:35 PM

yea liek not screw everything up

j/k

i hope everything works out better this time for you...none of that starting crap you had to deal with!

You have fun too!

ravencr · 07-06-2003, 09:36 PM

I'm just really picky, and here this last day after my last adjustment, it's starting every time with not a single problem at startup or idle. Amazine what a little TLC can do to these things.

chris

Weasy2k · 07-06-2003, 09:48 PM

yes, when you get mad at them they give you attitude back...just love your runner....stroke her and love her...

I find that our trucks our true females (well mine anyway) mood swings like no tommorw...some tiems it dirves so sluggishly and cheap...then like 20 min later its acting like a v8 900hp....id ont knwo if its just mine but hell...

ravencr · 07-16-2003, 09:20 PM

Well, after picking up my '97 4unner in Amesbury, MA, I had to drive right past Import Performance Transmissions in Wood Ridge, NJ. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get my VB upgrade done, so I did. I can't tell you all how much this is crucial, as Gadget and others have always told us, the VB upgrade is when S/C'd. Even if you're not S/C'd, I recommend it.

It makes a huge difference! I can't wait to get the S/C on this one now that everything has been removed off the '98. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the firmest, shortest possible shifts, John at IPT, said he said mine was a 5 or so. Any firmer, and it would be annoying at easy throttle.

At any rate, here's the details. IPT charges $475 if you ship them your VB for the upgrade, plus shipping costs. That's $223 cheaper than Level 10. If you live close by to Wood Ridge, he'll do those too. While he was doing the VB, I was installing the tranny cooler. It was perfect!

There is a two main reasons I didn't go with Level 10, one being price, and the other being something I don't really prefer to mention publicly, but if if you are interested, feel free to email me at chrisrademacher@fastmail.fm or through the forum.

In addition, I told John I would probably pass the word along for those interested, and I'm thinking I could probably get a group buy going if there are those that are interested.

Chris

Weasy2k · 07-17-2003, 12:00 AM

group buy would be awsome....id do it!

ravencr · 07-17-2003, 04:31 AM

Anybody else takers?

Chris

P.S. Probably would need 5 or more people to do it.

Lurch · 07-17-2003, 10:02 AM

I also used IPT for my valve body modification and posted to that effect after the work was done. I think a search under IPT or Import Performance Transmissions would bring it up.

John at IPT was great and he saved me some bucks over Level 10. I can't recommend IPT enough.

My two cents ...

Weasy2k · 07-17-2003, 10:15 AM

woudl cost me a fortune here in canada to send stuff dwon but with would be worth it im sure...and any savings would be great

06-19-2003, 08:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	So I guess nobody is really interested in saving any money! Oh well, but I'm sure that's not true! We all try to save money where we can, and this is definitely a way to do it! Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Well, I'm going to stop by IPT with my new '97 4runner, and have them do the valve body upgrade for me. It's going to cost $600-$650, because they are going to do all the work, including my tranny cooler. I can't wait! Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	hey man im into saving money...i already spent a good 5000 on the upgrades for my taco....let me know how it is after the upgrade....and ill consider going to them as well! thanks for the information! im always listening for different ways to do things....maybe the interest in doing this VB upgrade isnt out there yet...not enough busted trannys maybe? =] Take care and thanks again! __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-06-2003, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
CMUpike Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ballston, VA Posts: 109	if our trucks have the same tranny as the supra, does that mean that the Supra twin turbo JZ engine will bolt on pretty easily? second of all, i'm damn interested in saving money... however since i'm unemployed... i really don't have all that much money to save... but if i do get a job in the future, i'll definately be interested in the VB upgrade. please let us know how well it turns out. __________________ ----------------------------------- 2002 Black Onyx IS300 5spd Manual N/A goodies :) 1997 4 Runner SR5 Amsoil / Deckplate Mod Sidewinder Remote Start / Alarm

07-06-2003, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	I'll do it! I can't wait to see the difference. I'll be driving it all the way home from Wood Ridge, NJ to Maryville, TN, which is about 750 miles without my S/C on it, so I'm sure I'll notice a big difference. I'm going to make the shifts 1-2 steps from the hardest, firmest, shortest possible. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	Chris, Do you have to tell them what you want? or do they just upgrade it to a typicaly setting with the fact you got a s/c on? anyway im waiting to see what its like... __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-06-2003, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Yeah, you can tell them how firm you want the shifts to be. Considering that I haven't upgraded the rest of my tranny, I don't want to go to the absolute firmest shift possible, because it puts more stress on the rest of the tranny. So, I happy medium would be great! The worst part about our tranny's when you S/C them is the first to second gear shift. It sucks! Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	Let me know what you say to them =] so i can tell them same thing....you can send them the VB right like level 10? Thanks for answering questions...are you gonna put the S/C back on? or is this your new truck and have yet to put it on? __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-06-2003, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mikey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 234	Ravencr- Yeah, your right. That 1st to 2nd shift is pretty gross and I don't even have the supercharger. I'm interested to hear how this all goes.......Keep us updated!! __________________ 1998 Tacoma SR5 4x4 Extended Cab K&N Filter, Deckplate mod......that's it until I get a raise! Just added...Bilstein shocks and TRD Springs....Still waiting for a raise!

07-06-2003, 07:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	I'm actually picking up the '97 in Amesbury, MA, and driving south towards home, which happens to run right past where IPT is located. So I figured, why not go ahead and get the VB upgrade done while I'm right there. Then, I'm leaving there to come home, with the potential to trailer home another '85 pickup I might buy that's only a couple of minutes away from Wood Ridge in Jersey City, NJ. I'm really hoping the VB upgrade does a wonder for handling the extra power the S/C throws at it. And, yes, I'm transfering everything except the Fuel pump, which I'll just buy another one over to my '97. I can't wait! Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 08:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	He hehe go chris go just driving around picking trucks up and stuff Well let us know how it goes! (now we got the thread goin =] ) __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-06-2003, 09:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Who knows at this point, but as the 13th nears, I'll know more. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 09:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	this is a big week for me as well...alot of my stuff will arrive this week...im hoping for the lo-tek gauge pod, fuel pump, road dyno, supra maf, gtech meter competition version, and if im lucky the s/c....i have to order my injectors tommorw and get them here fast too.... Im also going to get my engine shammpooed...either by me or my dealer does it...(im scard ill screw somethign up) so that everything is clean....also going inf or dyno next week for the BEFORE chart....and somethign to compair to the 2 dyno programs im getting...then 2 weeks from now im hoping to get truck in garage and start taking it apart =] __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-06-2003, 09:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Sweet! It's a lot of fun doing it for the first time, isn't it? Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 09:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	yea im totaly excited.....we are just finishing up our new garage here and its massive! form like small 400sq/ft 2 car to 800sq/ft 3 car...(prob can fit 4 tacos in there =]) finally soemthing flat and dry rather then the outside of my house...im going to have a HUGE write up once im done everything...perfect for the launch of my website/toy community that im trying to get at... there will be many questions during the install process...be sure of that...:beaver: i hope the smt 6 works well for my truck... __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

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07-06-2003, 09:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	You'll enjoy it! I can't wait to do it all over again this week and next on my new toys. I'm going to do things a tad different this time around, and see what happens. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 09:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	yea liek not screw everything up j/k i hope everything works out better this time for you...none of that starting crap you had to deal with! You have fun too! __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-06-2003, 09:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	I'm just really picky, and here this last day after my last adjustment, it's starting every time with not a single problem at startup or idle. Amazine what a little TLC can do to these things. chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-06-2003, 09:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	yes, when you get mad at them they give you attitude back...just love your runner....stroke her and love her... I find that our trucks our true females (well mine anyway) mood swings like no tommorw...some tiems it dirves so sluggishly and cheap...then like 20 min later its acting like a v8 900hp....id ont knwo if its just mine but hell... __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-16-2003, 09:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Well, after picking up my '97 4unner in Amesbury, MA, I had to drive right past Import Performance Transmissions in Wood Ridge, NJ. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get my VB upgrade done, so I did. I can't tell you all how much this is crucial, as Gadget and others have always told us, the VB upgrade is when S/C'd. Even if you're not S/C'd, I recommend it. It makes a huge difference! I can't wait to get the S/C on this one now that everything has been removed off the '98. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the firmest, shortest possible shifts, John at IPT, said he said mine was a 5 or so. Any firmer, and it would be annoying at easy throttle. At any rate, here's the details. IPT charges $475 if you ship them your VB for the upgrade, plus shipping costs. That's $223 cheaper than Level 10. If you live close by to Wood Ridge, he'll do those too. While he was doing the VB, I was installing the tranny cooler. It was perfect! There is a two main reasons I didn't go with Level 10, one being price, and the other being something I don't really prefer to mention publicly, but if if you are interested, feel free to email me at chrisrademacher@fastmail.fm or through the forum. In addition, I told John I would probably pass the word along for those interested, and I'm thinking I could probably get a group buy going if there are those that are interested. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-17-2003, 12:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	group buy would be awsome....id do it! __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

07-17-2003, 04:31 AM	#23 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Anybody else takers? Chris P.S. Probably would need 5 or more people to do it. __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

07-17-2003, 10:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
Lurch Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 190	I also used IPT for my valve body modification and posted to that effect after the work was done. I think a search under IPT or Import Performance Transmissions would bring it up. John at IPT was great and he saved me some bucks over Level 10. I can't recommend IPT enough. My two cents ...

07-17-2003, 10:15 AM	#25 (permalink)
Weasy2k Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 968	woudl cost me a fortune here in canada to send stuff dwon but with would be worth it im sure...and any savings would be great __________________ -Johnny --------------------------------- '96 Taco V6 4WD Auto with 262 S2S Cams New 5VZ-FE & 3VZ-E Cams available 5vz-fe Stock CR FI Pistons NOW available! www.sea2skytuning.com Plug and Play EMS! Perfect Power, Hydra EMS, Arias, Pauter, Manley Performance Dealer....

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