Do you need a cable for a manual valve body?

Do you need a cable for a manual valve body?

The valve body you linked to still requires the tv cable and was option #1 provided by Chris at Mass-flo to work with my engine management system. Since it would still require me to buy the kit from Bowtie to run the tv (option #2), I chose to try the tv and run the trans as designed.

How do I remove kickdown cable?

Method 1 of 1: Replacing the kickdown cable

1. Materials Needed.
2. Step 1: Jack up the front of the vehicle and set the jack stands.
3. Step 2: Place wheel chocks on the rear wheels.
4. Step 3: Disconnect the kickdown cable at the carburetor or throttle body.
5. Step 4: Remove the kickdown cable from the mounting bracket.

What does a reverse manual valve body do?

Works just like a regular automatic except the valving is different. You can just pull it down to ‘D’ and it will be in drive. You only need to manually shift it if has a full manual valve body. The intent of the reverse pattern is to keep from shifting into neutral (or worse reverse) when coming up through the gears.

What is a kickdown cable for?

One component that helps both drive systems communicate is the kickdown cable. This device helps the engine relay information on revolutions per minute (RPM) to the automatic transmission and essentially tells it that it’s time to shift gears.

Can I drive without a kickdown cable?

Tools R Us said: Shouldn’t be a problem. The cable adjusts system pressure, so shift pressure. With the cable fully retracted it will shift lazy/slip a lot, if the cable was pulled fully out it will shift more firmly, less slip.

Is a kickdown cable necessary?

In fact, if you don’t mind downshifting manually with the shift lever when passing, there’s really no need for a functional kickdown cable or switch at all. On transmissions designed around a TV cable, its presence is mandatory.

Can you run a 350 Turbo without a kickdown cable?

Yes it is a kickdown,And yes you can run without it. Just keep in mind that the Trans will not kickdown at WOT. The trans will shift just fine.

How does kickdown cable work?

The kick down cable is mounted to the carburetor, or, in the case of fuel injected vehicles, the throttle body. It runs from the butterfly arm on the carburetor down to the side of the transmission, where it attaches to an arm that allows the transmission to shift gears.

Does a Turbo 400 have a kickdown cable?

Did you know that GM’s Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission uses an electric switch instead of a cable or mechanical linkage to downshift a gear at wide open throttle? Our friend D.L.

Does a Turbo 400 need vacuum?

Will a th350 shift without vacuum? Unless it has a manual valve body it won’t shift without vacuum until very high RPM’s. Besides the fact that when you disconect the vacumn line the line pressure goes to full which can wreak havock inside the transmission, I don’t think that it will shift into high gear.

How does a Turbo 400 shift?

The TH400 transmission takes advantage of an electrical slide switch controlled by the throttle linkage. On the other hand, the TH350 uses a mechanical cable kick-down that is connected to the throttle linkage. Despite the difference, the TH400 is considered the heavy-duty version of the Turbo-Hydramatic 350.

How many times does a Turbo 400 shift?

The TH400 is an automatic shift, three-speed, longitudinally positioned transmission. It is widely regarded to be a supremely durable and legendary transmission. The TH400 is conservatively rated at 450 ft.

How do I know if my Turbo is 350 or 400?

The TH-350 uses a square pan, with one corner cut off. The TH-400 uses an oblong-shaped pan with one side having a “hump” in the pan and one side is curved while the other two sides are straight. The TH-400 pan also has two circular indentations on the humped side of the pan.

How much horsepower can a Turbo 350 handle?

The Stage 1 TH350 is rated up to 450 hp. Those seeking something a little stronger can check out the Stage 2 version (PN PA35102) that holds 550 hp and retails for $1,500 with a real world street price of $1,175 from most vendors. Both transmissions come with a standard one-year warranty.

What transmission is best for racing?

For cars that weigh less than 3,200 pounds, launch violently, or are traction limited, the Powerglide is the best choice. In these types of applications, a Powerglide is the ultimate in consistency as well. On the other hand, for cars that will see any street time at all, a TH400 is a better option.

How much HP will a stock powerglide handle?

With all the available upgrades, both the Powerglide and the TH400 are capable of withstanding an incredible 3,500 horsepower.

How much horsepower can a 2 speed Powerglide handle?

A powerglide can indeed handle 440 hp, hust put a good cooler on it especially if you are putting a higher stall converter in it.