Stage Right trans brake instructions?

[Squid4life]

So, pan is off for trans service, was going to do the 700 filter mod, but won't fit with stock pan. First "oops"... So, have a Stage Right brake sitting on the shelf, thinking "hmmm... since I am in here..." Well, my valve body gaskets are wrong... Second "oops"... Looking at the instructions that came with the brake, there are only 4 pages, loose so not in order (not even sure they have to be?), but it looks like it may be incomplete. I know there are a handful of guys here who have or are still running them, so was looking to confirm the instructions. Can anyone hook a brother up? I don't want to mess it up and have a third, very costly "oops" by doing it wrong.

BTW, Donnie, hold on to those gaskets, I will be picking them up from you very soon!

Also, picked up a filter for the 200 from Napa, and I usually go with WIX. All they had was "ATP". Should I wait for a WIX!?

 

[charlief1]

If I remember right you have to shorten the 700 filter by 1/8" James, as well as move a few things around to prevent some electrical problems.

 

[Squid4life]

If I remember right you have to shorten the 700 filter by 1/8" James, as well as move a few things around to prevent some electrical problems.

Hmmm... Charlie, if that is the case, I may be ok. Everywhere I read you shorten the metal line that is looped from one end of the VB to the other. Off to re-edumacate myself...

 

[Squid4life]

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/2004r-with-deep-pan-and-7004r-filter-trick.316242/

Cut 1/4" off the 1/4" tube to bring it up, so the filter will clear. This is not always necessary, and it did not look like it was necessary in my case. Mine is just from the filter itself, which makes your statement make sense... But in all the 100 threads I looked at, I don't think I saw anyone cut the filter itself...

 

[charlief1]

I've actually got a spacer for my pan so I can use the 700 filter without any mods James. It's not very think but it and the 2 gaskets would solve the issue.

 

[Squid4life]

Yeah, I really considered getting this (like yours):

http://www.ckperformance.com/resources/GM2004RCOMPETITIONCOMPONENTS.html

But not sure how long I will have this car. Since I bought the new one, this one may be going away soon, so trying not to put too much money into it in the areas not really necessary.

 

[charlief1]

That's the one I've got James. Chris offered it a while ago discounted so I got one. I have considered selling it but I haven't gotten into the tranny yet so I haven't made up my mind.

 

[Squid4life]

Yeah, and ~$100 isn't really that bad, but it is $100 less I will get back from the car when/if I sell it... And, I hate having the car sit for so long.

 

[charlief1]

LOL Just add the info like it's a high performance mod then.

 

[Alky V6]

Please don't cut the filter. I don't understand why you would have to mess with the tube, either.
The 700 filter is thicker, doesn't lay against the VB correctly, so you either need a spacer for the pan, or better, a deep pan properly modified to take the filter.
Watch out about shorting the electrical, too.

 

[Squid4life]

Yes, I agree. Not planning on cutting anything, it doesn't seem necessary on mine. A spacer or deep pan is necessary, but not going to happen I don't think. Trying not to put too much $ into it at this point. Would be different if I were keeping it. I have the electrical covered; put a few layers of heat shrink over the connector, so it is good to go.

Donnie, I will be over there before lunch probably to pick up the gaskets. You have those deep pans in stock? Hmmm...

 

[Alky V6]

Yes, I agree. Not planning on cutting anything, it doesn't seem necessary on mine. A spacer or deep pan is necessary, but not going to happen I don't think. Trying not to put too much $ into it at this point. Would be different if I were keeping it. I have the electrical covered; put a few layers of heat shrink over the connector, so it is good to go.

Donnie, I will be over there before lunch probably to pick up the gaskets. You have those deep pans in stock? Hmmm...

Nope. Not at the moment. Takes a day to get one.