Vette Servos

[2005SnowKon]

I keep seeing people post about Vette Servos on there performance mods. What are these and what is the benefit of them?

 

[ATL]

a pictue is worth a thousand words, whats a video worth?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfPgBUH6Ru0

its a transmission component

 

[Rivieraracing]

Great video!

 

[2005SnowKon]

not knowing alot about auto trans what does it do? Whats the benefit to the one out of a Vette?

 

[ATL]

It can vary according to the transmission. The servo's main job is to help control the application of bands to the clutches, mostly for higher gears such as 3rd or overdrive (4th gear). It is a spring loaded assembly that applies a band based on the fluid line pressure. A faulty servo can usually cause harsh upshifts/downshifts for the higher gear ranges.

 

[Splatmaster527]

Ok so since no one has really answered the question the OP is asking...

The Vette servo applies the band faster and makes the shifts firmer and gives you more of a kick in the seat when shifting.

 

[Awakened]

Ok so since no one has really answered the question the OP is asking...

The Vette servo applies the band faster and makes the shifts firmer and gives you more of a kick in the seat when shifting.

Definitely a improvement over stock servo. Even better after my tune!

 

[2005SnowKon]

where is the best place to pick up this mod? Junk yard trans?

 

[Phantomx55]

It's like $25 shipped new. Oregon transmissions is where everyone usually gets it. Make sure you get the one without the longer pin cause you don't need it

 

[Awakened]

It's like $25 shipped new. Oregon transmissions is where everyone usually gets it. Make sure you get the one without the longer pin cause you don't need it

That is where I got mine, good price from them!

 

[2005SnowKon]

do they have a website that i can go to and order one or an 800 number?

 

[elcapitanmas]

heres the website, mine just arrived today.

http://www.oregonperformancetransmission.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=OPTI&Product_Code=NTP-K51828C&Category_Code=4L60E

 

[loho16]

which part number is it that we should get?

 

[2005SnowKon]

Is this a mod that can be done with the transmission still in the vehicle? I havent looked at mine in a while so im not even sure. I also assume that you would have to drain the trans pan when you do this.

 

[ktmhans]

Done have to drain the pan. dont even touch the pan its on the passenger side after you remove a heat sheild. Google 4L60e servo i forget where but theres a couple good writups on it. Could even be on here. Figure 1 hr of time and use patience. Biggest thing is make sure the snap ring is seated all the way around in the grove. Confirm it ,dont assume your good.

 

[05Yukon23]

Make ABSOLUTELY sure the snap ring is in place. My cousin didn't and assumed it was in place... 45 miles later it came loose and caused havoc. He said during a shift he heard something slam and there was fluid everywhere when he pulled over. I installed mine without a hitch and love it.

 

[2005SnowKon]

does it make a huge difference after its been done? This is something im definatly going to get next weekend. Hopefully atleast ordered.

 

[05Yukon23]

does it make a huge difference after its been done? This is something im definatly going to get next weekend. Hopefully atleast ordered.

It's not something that you will be blown away by but it is noticeable. The shifts aren't so much harder but rather they seem to be quicker. I've also heard that having your truck tuned will make it more pronounced. Worth $25 for sure.

 

[2005SnowKon]

yea im planning on getting a tune for it also, just not sure what is out there that is worth it. I live in colorado so we have thinner air than most places. Everyone says BB tune but im not sure. I know i posted this thread about servos but just wondering what else besides the BB tune would you guys recommend

 

[05Yukon23]

I haven't done as much to mine as I would like but I can speak for a few things. I did the servo($25), drop in k&n(found in amazon for $33), and I also have an airaid M.I.T.(modular intake tube) coupled with the Swiss cheese mod. I LOVE all of them. The intake tube just replaces the stock tube and leaves the same air filter box. It sounds aggressive when you get down on it and I love that sound. It's airaid 200-919 for my 05 Yukon. Trendsauto on ebay sells the tube I got and has a best offer option. I offered $90 and he counter offered and I countered moving up $5 each time and got it for $100, about $22 less than buy it now. Sorry if that just sounds like rambling. Let me know if I can clarify anything.