NEW corvette/billet servo gp.

[Z71Silverado98]

looks as if the original has been given up on. if everyone is still interested and the original poster does not mind i will try and get a lower price. go ahead and PM me tell me what you want mainly servos. if everyone is interested in a transgo then we may hold a gp on that later. my next paycheck is thanksgiving so lets make the deadline the monday after. that should be plenty of time.

[skud007]

I have seen alot of posts about the servos. How hard are they to install and can a do it yourselfer do it? If so I may be interested.

[Z71Silverado98]

apparently you can install from the ext. of the tranny. ive been told it is a simple install but have not done it so i do not know

[Z71Silverado98]

Corvette Servo $15/each
5 - 9 $13.25/each
10 or more $12.25/each

Billet Servo $79/each
5 - 9 $73/each
10 or more $69/each

30 or more bigger discount

[Dune Coon]

I'm interested. PM me. Thanks

[GMC HD 4x4]

What does it do the the tranny?:confused:

[chevyman992002]

I'm interested in a billet servo.

[JerrysZ71]

Ill take the billet also:head:

[VicRed4.8]

Count me in for a billet

[Tokez420]

put me down for the vette servo

these will shift normal under normal drivin conditions and will shift harder with more pedal action right?

[RoadrunnerRod]

I'll take a corvette servo also. I'll try the cheaper one out first, and see if I need the billet one.:head: :rocking: :boobies: :bowtie:

[Z71Silverado98]

this is my list so far

Corvette

1. FeeD
2. Dune Coon (2 or 3)
3. Marky2kSierra (1 or 2)
4. SpeedJunkie
5. z71Silverado98
6. Tokez420
7. RoadrunnerROD
8. Dirtyhobo
9. r6z4o6

total - 10 to 12


Billet

1. VicRED4.8
2. Jerrysz71
3. redsierra (1 + OD)
4. Chevyman992002
5. MacADaYear

total - 6

is this correct? anyone else want to jump in either post here only once telling me what you want or pm me. thanks

[OOsilverado]

i want one but if i put the billet one in with a transgo, and eventually have my torque management deleted, would that be too hard a shift?

[dirtyhobo]

alright yah ill take one put me dwn for a vette servo. :rocking: how much is shipping n these things?

[Dune Coon]

Still waiting on the info to purchase these things...... Can't wait!!!

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

I'm ready! What are the details?:happy:

[r6z4o6]

if this thing is still going and it will work on a 700r-4 i shall take one!!! put me down for a vette servo, the el cheapo variety!! if you need to email me or whatnot, use mattb@txcyber.com the other email is full...THANX A LOT!!

[Z71Silverado98]

Alright everyone, I emailed the Co. just waiting on a response. there will most likely be a discount code that you submit w/ your order but that depends on what they say.

ive got 10-12 corvettes and 5 billets, you billet guys still in???

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
Alright everyone, I emailed the Co. just waiting on a response. there will most likely be a discount code that you submit w/ your order but that depends on what they say.

ive got 10-12 corvettes and 5 billets, you billet guys still in???

Thanks for spear heading this GP!

[Z71Silverado98]

put the code 'DS11001' in the comments
section when ordering. The prices will be adjusted to the discounted
price, so even though it will show normal price, their invoice will reflect
the discounted price when it ships.

weve got the discount on both so anyone who wants to jump in go ahead.

Corvette Servo (http://www.kdsperformance.com/corser700r44.html)

Billet Servo (http://www.kdsperformance.com/supser700r44.html)

OD Billet ($10 Less, unclear on amount of discount) (http://www.kdsperformance.com/ovsupser704l.html)

shipping is by FEDex ground $6.95

[levelgrape]

Fill me in...what is the purpose and how much of an improvement?

[Z71Silverado98]

firms up shifts, extends tranny life, lowers tranny op. temp.

[Sierra Sam]

For anyone who's installed either the Corvette or the billet servo -- how much difference is there over stock? Does the Corvette servo just firm up the 1-2 shift, or all shifts? How is the billet servo for everyday driving?
Thanks.

[Z71Silverado98]

ive heard that the billet is brutal on passengers, and apparently is noticably firms up 1-2 but actually firms everything up

[Z71Silverado98]

Ive talked to the Co. and they have agreed not to ship till i say when that way they can tally up all the numbers and give the discount, so if everyone could just post confirming your buy, that would help. so that no one gets left out.

[Z71Silverado98]

1 corvette servo

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
Ive talked to the Co. and they have agreed not to ship till i say when that way they can tally up all the numbers and give the discount, so if everyone could just post confirming your buy, that would help. so that no one gets left out.

Are they actually charging us yet if we order, or do they wait for more?
If not I will be orderring 2 Corvettes!

[Z71Silverado98]

they are going to wait for me to tell them when to charge/ship. that way they can count up the orders and offer the discount.

[Z71Silverado98]

they are going to wait for me to tell them when to charge/ship. that way they can count up the orders and offer the discount.

but i need you guys to help me, when everyone has order i can give the ok, but right now im in the dark as to how many orders have been made.


i get off of work in about 30mins and have no computer access after that, so if someone who might hang around from home could spread the word about the order that would help, i made a list in a prev. post and i know its alot to ask but a PM to everyone on the list reminding them would help alot, a mod or admin might be able to help w/ that.

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

(2) Corvette Servos Ordered.

Thanks

[Z71Silverado98]

there has only been 1 order other than mine, you guys need to put your orders in as soon as you can.

thanks for keepin your word mark, you otha fellas, Andale!!

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Yea come on guys let's get those servos ordered! I can't wait for mine. I hear it compliments the HPP3 vewry nicely! :D

[BaggedTB]

If this is still going on i want a vette servo. So mark me down if it is still going on.

[JerrysZ71]

what do you mean you heard the Billet is brutal on passangers? But Im still in for the billet one!

[FeeD]

Originally posted by mychev2000
If this is still going on i want a vette servo. So mark me down if it is still going on.

yes it's still going on...go ahead and order one :read:



billet servo ordered. :D

[reallyslowtruck]

alright i just placed an order for a corvette servo :D

[speedjunkie]

Corvette ordered 2136est 12-3-02:D

[BaggedTB]

Alright ordered my Vette Servo at 9:55 est 12/3/02

[VicRed4.8]

I got mine at 9:11 p.m.
I cant believe this servo G.P. actually was completed. Thanks Z71Silverado98:rocking:

[VicRed4.8]

So do the prices you stated earlier include shipping?

[Sierra Sam]

Ordered one Corvette servo today at 8:30 AM EST.

[Z71Silverado98]

your welcome, and thanks to everyone who has ordered. well after i heard "i gave up a month ago" i decided something needed to be done.

unfortunately price plus shipping. man i missed a day at work and gp really takes off, i think ill take more sick days.

we have 7 corvettes on order, just 3 more for the 10-up discount anyone else (just about every truck on this forum is compatable w/ it). man i wish we could hit 30 just to see what kinda prices they would offer.

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

You may get a few from LS1.com as I mentioned it over there. We should also say something on Pacific-Audio.com. Woulkd you like me to do the honors or would you like to handle.

Thanks again for making this happen!

--Mark

[Z71Silverado98]

mark, your an awesome man, your order got in before mine, and i knew about it first.

i would really appriciate your help, ive told pickuptruck.com and 4x4truck.com no replies yet from either.

[Dune Coon]

Ordered mine today at 11:52 AM on 12/05/02.

(1) Billet Servo

[Z71Silverado98]

put the code 'DS11001' in the comments
section when ordering. The prices will be adjusted to the discounted
price, so even though it will show normal price, their invoice will reflect
the discounted price when it ships.

weve got the discount on both so anyone who wants to jump in go ahead.

Corvette Servo (http://www.kdsperformance.com/corser700r44.html)

Billet Servo (http://www.kdsperformance.com/supser700r44.html)

OD Billet ($10 Less, unclear on amount of discount) (http://www.kdsperformance.com/ovsupser704l.html)

shipping is by FEDex ground $6.95

currently the billet order is 3, 2 more for discount.

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
mark, your an awesome man, your order got in before mine, and i knew about it first.

i would really appriciate your help, ive told pickuptruck.com and 4x4truck.com no replies yet from either.

OK Buddy, LS1.com and pacific-Audio taken care of.
How long are you going to give this?

Thanks,
Mark

[Z71Silverado98]

how long are you willing to wait? id like to see it go to 10, but youve ordered first, your waiting on your product longest, how long do you feel it should go?

i can tell them to wait till 10 on the vettes

the billet and vette are independant of each other, so if i say alright on the vettes, the billet can hold of for 5 or 10 what ever.

billet duration is up to the billet guys.

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Don't worry about me. I have waited three years :D :kidding:
Whatever if you want to give it a date deadline or 10 servos if fine. I am, not in any hurry my truck will still be there in 2 weeks and will be there in 10 years :LOL:

[levelgrape]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
Corvette Servo $15/each
5 - 9 $13.25/each
10 or more $12.25/each

Billet Servo $79/each
5 - 9 $73/each
10 or more $69/each

30 or more bigger discount


I am interested in the deal but what is the big difference other than appearance for something you may never see...unless you crawl under the truck...

[Z71Silverado98]

sorry,i never answered your question levelgrape.

the corvette gives firm 1-2shifts, slightly firmer shifts everywhere else.

the billet gives aggressively firm 1-2shifts, significantly firmer shifts everywhere else.

[levelgrape]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
sorry,i never answered your question levelgrape.

the corvette gives firm 1-2shifts, slightly firmer shifts everywhere else.

the billet gives aggressively firm 1-2shifts, significantly firmer shifts everywhere else.

so what sort of ride quality will it pass on...is it something I want if this is a daily driver/occasional street race...

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Levelgrape you probably want to go with the Corvette Servo as the Billet one may be to harsh for you from the sounds of it.
Are you using the HPP3? This from what I have heard will compliment it.

Does anyone else know when you program the HPP3 should you say I have installed an aftermarket shift kit for the servo? What would that do?

Thanks,
Mark

[Z71Silverado98]

well its not a kit, which would raise line presures. the hpp3 makes sure to leave pressures alone if a kit is accounted for to prevent overpressure on the trans.

just leave it the way you have it

[levelgrape]

Originally posted by Mark Y2K Sierra
Levelgrape you probably want to go with the Corvette Servo as the Billet one may be to harsh for you from the sounds of it.
Are you using the HPP3? This from what I have heard will compliment it.

Does anyone else know when you program the HPP3 should you say I have installed an aftermarket shift kit for the servo? What would that do?

Thanks,
Mark

I am not using the HPP3 Would like to but haven't found a good price yet...

[BigTex]

Placed an order for a Vette servo.

Any clue why I was charged Tax on this order? Come on, this is the internet! :)

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by BigTex
Placed an order for a Vette servo.

Any clue why I was charged Tax on this order? Come on, this is the internet! :)

Cool! I wasn't charged tax so you probably live in the same state as KDS?

[BigTex]

In the "comments" blank on the order page, I asked about the tax. Here is a reply I got back within 5 minutes of my order:

Richard-

Thanks for the order. Tax is being applied to your order because it is being shipped to a Texas address. Since we are based out of Texas, by law we must charge sales tax for orders shipped within the state. Out of state orders are not charged sales tax.

Hope that helps and let us know if you have any further questions.

Regards,

Chad


Dont like the tax, but you cant beat the fast response to my question.

[levelgrape]

I bought the vette servo...23$

[Z71Silverado98]

DAMMIT IM IN TEXAS TO

didnt notice though

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by levelgrape
I bought the vette servo...23$

Don't forget that's probably regular price. Your gonna now get $2.75 off of that :naughty: :tongue:

[RoadrunnerRod]

I just ordered a vette servo for myself, now how many are we up to? Forgot what the quoted price was, don't think it had a discount, though.:bowtie:

[BigKID]

I just ordered two Vette Servos about 30 mins ago. One for me and one for a friend. Great Christmas gift Santa. ;) That should put us over ten, shouldn't it?

[VicRed4.8]

Say it with me, "BUY MORE BILLETS"

[Tokez420]

hold on the vettes ive been tryin to find my credit card and i cant find it:crazy: :D

its cuz i got a new one in the mail cuz my old one expired and i now i dont know where i left it. but ill use my parents CC tomarrow for sure

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by Mark Y2K Sierra


OK Buddy, LS1.com and pacific-Audio taken care of.
How long are you going to give this?

Thanks,
Mark

Well we definitely have 10 now. It looks like LS1.com deleted my post on the GP. It aggravates me because I don't know how many times I have sent people to Tims store and to LS1.com for their sposored GP's.

That's OK I am cancelling my membership at LS1.com and will not visit their anymore. Funny Pacific doesn't have a problem and either does FSC!

They can have it!:mad:

[2ksleeper]

12-6-02 @ 6:47am

I just ordered the following: (1) Billet Servo + (1) OD Servo

[Z71Silverado98]

is anyone in here

Ryan Bach
Michael Goode
Hugo Madrigal
Richard Heard

let me know soon your discount depends on it

(mark, could you ask pacific?)

[Z71Silverado98]

corvette, 11 confirmed

billet 5 confirmed

ill get the official word from the Co. but thats what i have from this forum.

[Tokez420]

i just ordered 1 vette
Dec 6 14:50:54 CST 2002

[BaggedTB]

Ya im here Michael Goode. What do ya need?

[Z71Silverado98]

all of the above names, including you forgot the discount code, your order has been shipped at full price. you screwed yourself :LOL:

j/k my suggestion is to email chad and let him know. worst case he'll send you a check.

[dropped2000]

Fri Dec 6 16:16:44 CST 2002

1 Corvette Servo ordered!

[FeeD]

Originally posted by VicRed4.8
Say it with me, "BUY MORE BILLETS"

:iamwithst :D

[BigKID]

So when are we going to cut it off and ship these suckers? I would like to have mine in before track day next sunday. ;)

[Tokez420]

now that i bought mine i can say the same:D

[Dune Coon]

:iamwithst

[levelgrape]

Yeah when do they start shipping...I have about a month off and want to put it in before to long...

[BigChevMan]

I just orderd a vette servo also...

[BigChevMan]

Is there any sort of group purchase for the overdrive super servo also? What is it? I Do most of my hauling ass in 4th gear so that may help out a bit.

[JuanB]

Z71Silverado98 :
You should get a Kickback on this. (Yes, I know your not) But your are moving alot of servo with this G.P.....Thanks for putting it together......Later...JohnB

[JuanB]

I would run by and say Hi!! They are from Grand Prarie, Texas about 5 minutes from My Work!!!! It's still a better price though!!!

[Z71Silverado98]

well the vettes are on ship, i told him since they are over 10 ship them and let the slackers get the discount for a week.

billets are still on hold, i never got any info from you guys, your at 4, 5 if the OD counts, whats the word on the billets?

if i got a kick back, id have to charge you all a dolla extra, dont want that now do you? I dont want anything in return, i did the gp and got my discount. good enough for me.

[Z71Silverado98]

OD's will be considered a different group, sorry guys, but if you get 5 together a discount can be made.

[Tokez420]

how long will the vettes take to get here?:D

[Dune Coon]

Awwwww this sucks..... one more billet and we have the discount. Where is everybody at???? HURRY UP!!!! I wanna install it this week if possible :rocking:

[FeeD]

i posted the gp info on sportruck.com maybe we'll get a few more orders for the billet servos:naughty: if they can figure out what tranny they have:crazy:

[VicRed4.8]

somebody please buy a pity billet servo:(

[BigTex]

Hmmmm. I did add the stupid DS11001 code to my order. I didn't check it at the end because I was trying to figure out the tax. Oh well.

I got mine delivered by Fed Ex on Sunday afternoon. :)

Richard Heard

[skp_sr]

just ordered the vette servo

[Z71Silverado98]

Ive been asked to join a beta test group, along w/ the fellow members that have participated in this group buy. I have been told the new items will be free on a limited basis, and higher numbers at a minimal cost. progress reports are all that is requested from the testor. what do you guys think? free stuff that no one else has??:naughty:

PM me or just reply here if you are interested, first choice will be participants of the GP for the free stuff, the rest is first come.

[levelgrape]

I do beta testing for alot of stuff mainly electronics...I would love to do it for my truck...let me know

[bigred305]

Do you guys still need one more for the Billet Servo? If so then count me in.

[Z71Silverado98]

i believe they do.

[bigred305]

1 Billet Servo Ordered

12/9/02 11:45 EST

[speedjunkie]

Any more info for this beta test group. Because i can give info on a lifted truck.

[reallyslowtruck]

hey im always down for free ****, count me in :D

email is worm271@yahoo.com

[r6z4o6]

OK, im gonna get my stepsister to lend me some money tonight, and ill do my darndest to order a billet, can yall hold out at least ONE more day?!?! ill post right here tonight and let you guys know if i was successful or not!!!:D:D

thanx fer holding out:tongue:

[Dune Coon]

More info would be nice on the group testing. I am interested if need be. Feel free to email me at adjuster411@yahoo.com

Still waiting on that billet servo guys. Lets get the ball rolling.
:cussing:

[Z71Silverado98]

you billet guys are up to 6, im guessing everyone wants to wait for 10?

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
Ive been asked to join a beta test group, along w/ the fellow members that have participated in this group buy. I have been told the new items will be free on a limited basis, and higher numbers at a minimal cost. progress reports are all that is requested from the testor. what do you guys think? free stuff that no one else has??:naughty:

PM me or just reply here if you are interested, first choice will be participants of the GP for the free stuff, the rest is first come.

Count me in please! As long as it doesn't require me pulling the tranny apart:tongue:

[BaggedTB]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
all of the above names, including you forgot the discount code, your order has been shipped at full price. you screwed yourself :LOL:

j/k my suggestion is to email chad and let him know. worst case he'll send you a check.

There is no way I am 200% sure i added the code to the comments section. They either missed it or it got erased. Ill send him an email and see but it was there.

[VicRed4.8]

So is the beta testing for the billet servo? Or is it for some some new part? Im confused

[JuanB]

Email John_b012061@yahoo.com or P.M. also....Hope I can Help...JohnB

[Z71Silverado98]

first offerings will consist
of
line pressure regulators(firm shifts for electronic transmissions
4L60E,
4L80E, etc.), speedometer recalibrators, torque converter lockup
control
devices, electronic plug in modules that will allow manual shifting
control
and transmission temperature gauges/monitors, etc. and newly developed items as the are available

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
first offerings will consist
of
line pressure regulators(firm shifts for electronic transmissions
4L60E,
4L80E, etc.), speedometer recalibrators, torque converter lockup
control
devices, electronic plug in modules that will allow manual shifting
control
and transmission temperature gauges/monitors, etc. and newly developed items as the are available

That sounds great! Let me know what you or Chad needs.
mmorris64@yahoo.com

[BaggedTB]

I will do any type of freebie stuff. Just let me know what all i can do and what stuff i will be testing.

[r6z4o6]

I ORDERED A BILLET!!! at 10 o clock, pm, central standard time:D

i put the code in the "code" section and the "comments" section, the latter per the instructions....and i said i was interested in beta stuff...WHICH I AM!! let me know, mattb@txcyber.com :crazy:

i dunno how many that is, but im ready when the rest are!!

[Z71Silverado98]

the beta products will cause no harm to the vehicle. There will
however, be a disclaimer for improper use - ie. not switching converter
lockup back to normal when the transmission indicator indicates the
transmission is too hot, etc. But yes, under normal use, the products
will not harm the vehicle.

[Z71Silverado98]

also instead of a kickback i told him to give me a good deal on a transgo, instead, he gave the group $10 off any transgo product, valid any time w/ the code 'DS19007'

if large numbers (30+) start pouring in w/ the code he'll give more off.

[bigred305]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
first offerings will consist
of
line pressure regulators(firm shifts for electronic transmissions
4L60E,
4L80E, etc.), speedometer recalibrators, torque converter lockup
control
devices, electronic plug in modules that will allow manual shifting
control
and transmission temperature gauges/monitors, etc. and newly developed items as the are available

What is the torque converter lockup control? If it is an item that would allow me to control the lockup I would be interested, I would like to be able to turn TC lockup off for the track, I could also test the Temp guages, if they need more test people for them.

That is if they need more people, let the other guys that ordered before me have the first choice.

[Dune Coon]

Does anyone know when the billets are going to be sent out? Just curious.

[VicRed4.8]

Originally posted by bigred305


What is the torque converter lockup control?
:word:

For all the billet guys, Do you want to wait it out till 10, or are you just as impatient as me and want it now? We are pretty close to 10 i think, so its up to us when they ship.

[bigred305]

Originally posted by VicRed4.8

:word:

For all the billet guys, Do you want to wait it out till 10, or are you just as impatient as me and want it now? We are pretty close to 10 i think, so its up to us when they ship.


That is up to all of you guys, what would everyone prefer to do? If you want we can wait a little longer to see if anyone else wants to join, or if everyone wants it now get them shipped out soon.

I am game either way.

[Dune Coon]

If we are at 6.. then ship them out!!:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Z71Silverado98]

i think its at 7


since no one else has a def. answer, Vicred youve got the strongest vote, you ordered first and have been waiting the longest. what do you want to do

[bigred305]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
i think its at 7


since no one else has a def. answer, Vicred youve got the strongest vote, you ordered first and have been waiting the longest. what do you want to do


Sounds like a plan to me, I am ready when you guys are.

[FeeD]

i'm in no hurry for my billet servo. it's only $4 difference no big deal to me, send'em out :)

[redsierra]

NO, now we are at 8 Super servos and ? OD billet servos.

Sorry for the delay guys, I forgot all about the servo GP. Anyway, I ordered both the billet servos (the regular super and the OD). Man, did I ever get hit hard for shipping to Canada...$19.50!

If you guys are not in a hurry, can't we wait a bit to hit the number? At 1.54 exchange rate, every dollar adds up quickly!

Thanks

[bigred305]

Like I said before, it is up to you guys, I can wait longer if everyone would rather do that.

[JerrysZ71]

Yo, im going to order the billet also tonight, so it will make my shifting rougher from 1-2? Will this harm tranny? So by rougher does it just jurk or what?? ALso if Im going to be running bigger tires soon like 37"s is it a bad idea to use the billet servor

[Z71Silverado98]

it should make it quite stronger 1-2 i dont know about it being jerk-y ive got the electronic shift kit, and if you let it upshift then let off of the gas it gets really jerk-y, so my cure, heavier foot.

and its actually supposed to conserve your tranny by lowering temps throughout.

billet w/ 37's doesnt sound like a prob, your tranny will have more impact turning those big meats, and less time between shifts to lose power.

[Z71Silverado98]

BILLET ORDERS ARE BEING SHIPPED

[FeeD]

was there 10 orders for the billet servos? we go the price for 10...

[Mark Y2K Sierra]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
BILLET ORDERS ARE BEING SHIPPED

I received my Corvette, I mean Corvette Servo today I wish it was a Vette:D

Has anyone put theirs in yet? Let us know what you feel!
Thanks for finally getting this off the ground!

[Z71Silverado98]

the billets hit 7,

i havent recieved mine yet so no install, my sis has a vette. its alright i guess, it gets her where she needs to go, but id rather have a FSC!

[bigred305]

We got the price for if 10 were sold..... :D :D :D


They were only $69.00 before shipping.


Thanks again Z71Silverado98 for getting this together for us....:rocking: :rocking: :rocking: :rocking:

[Z71Silverado98]

No problem, youd be amazed how much power a consumer can have when youve got 23 others behind you and $850 to back it up :read:

"anything else your group needs just let me know, i'll make sure to take care of you guys"

[Dune Coon]

You DA MAN!!!:rocking: :head: :naughty:

[bigred305]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
No problem, youd be amazed how much power a consumer can have when youve got 23 others behind you and $850 to back it up :read:

"anything else your group needs just let me know, i'll make sure to take care of you guys"


:rocking: :rocking: :rocking: :rocking: :rocking: :rocking:

[speedjunkie]

Z71silvy what other trans parts do they do? I want to get a deeper pan and mabye a incorperated cooler. Trying to get the Trans cooler. Well isn't everyone.

[Z71Silverado98]

i havent really checked thier site out a whole lot, but your welcome to, im waiting for the beta, whole bunch of free goodies.
and i will make sure that everyone in the orig. gp gets included in the beta.

[VicRed4.8]

The FedEx lady just delivered my billet servo:rocking: . Hopefully i'll be able to install it up at school within the next couple of days

:rocking: Much Thanks Z71Silverado98:rocking:

[Tokez420]

i got mine yesterday......i called this tranny shop and they wanna charge me $60-70.:cussing:

[bigred305]

I just got mine today...

Guess it is time to go talk to my tranny guy....:devil: :devil: :devil:


Everybody post up your results when you get your servo on..

[speedjunkie]

HOw do you install these things. I heard that they are not that hard and don't even have to drop the tranny to do it. Magye someone that is inclined in this are will tell us so we can save 60-70 dolas.

[bigred305]

Originally posted by speedjunkie
HOw do you install these things. I heard that they are not that hard and don't even have to drop the tranny to do it. Magye someone that is inclined in this are will tell us so we can save 60-70 dolas.

I watched my tranny guy install the corvette servo on one of my friends trucks, and it only took him about 30 mins or maybe a little more, he said he could have done it faster but we were standing around BS'ing about racing. Anyway I don't know the exact on how to install it, but he only charged about $15-20 for the install so I think somebody is trying to screw you guys....

[JuanB]

Here are a couple of links I found on another site: Thanks to JL2KZ at P-A performance site,,,,JohnB

http://sethirdgen.org/servo.htm

http://www.impalassforum.com/tech/drivetrain/Vette_servo/transgo_servo.htm

[levelgrape]

Do I need to post pictures for this...I thought I might...My dad and I are installing tommorrow morning so we shall see...I will make a tech article if you all want it...

[Tokez420]

sounds good to mee:D

[Z71Silverado98]

son of a... they said installation instructions were simple. i didnt know they meant they were just non-detailed. "1. access transmission 2. replace part. 3. close transmission."

[Sierra Sam]

Here's some instructions posted by wolfdog (http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19204) .

Having mine installed tomorrow.

[BigKID]

I put mine in this morning. Would have been much easier it I had a lift and my hands were about half the size they are. Still not a bad install though. Took me a little under an hour from pulling out the tools to putting them up. Only lost about a 1/4 quart of fluid too. Here are some quick instructions from my experience:
1. Remove heatshield on pass side of tranny. Two 10mm bolts.
2. Remove clip ring. Pull servo cover out as far as you can with your hand. Then gently pry out with large screwdriver from bottom indent. Be careful because the screwdriver will slip easily if you are too rambuncious with it.
3. Pull out first piece of servo assembly (make a mental note of which way it is turned). Grab servo pin and pull out rest of assembly.
4. Change parts in assembly and reinstall in reverse order of removal.

Note: those of you with stock exhaust may have a little more clearance than I did.

[Z71Silverado98]

the owners manual says to have a tech check your trans fluid level, but what brand, type, etc. fluid should i use to replace any lost during install?

[Sierra Sam]

Originally posted by BigKID
I put mine in this morning.

So what's the verdict? How much difference in the way it shifts?

[levelgrape]

I took detailed pics and can make a write up if you guys want it.

I strongly recommend a good lift about 30mins and I lost about 1/2 quart doing it. Real simple install...mildly noticeable shift improvement from stock...

Guys save your money and find a buddy lift the truck on blocks and do it your self...

[VicRed4.8]

levelgrape, which servo did you install? And should I allow my truck to cool down before I do the swap?

[bigred305]

Originally posted by BigKID
I put mine in this morning. Would have been much easier it I had a lift and my hands were about half the size they are. Still not a bad install though. Took me a little under an hour from pulling out the tools to putting them up. Only lost about a 1/4 quart of fluid too. Here are some quick instructions from my experience:
1. Remove heatshield on pass side of tranny. Two 10mm bolts.
2. Remove clip ring. Pull servo cover out as far as you can with your hand. Then gently pry out with large screwdriver from bottom indent. Be careful because the screwdriver will slip easily if you are too rambuncious with it.
3. Pull out first piece of servo assembly (make a mental note of which way it is turned). Grab servo pin and pull out rest of assembly.
4. Change parts in assembly and reinstall in reverse order of removal.

Note: those of you with stock exhaust may have a little more clearance than I did.

Hey Bigkid which servo did you get??

[Mark]

dayum, why didn't anybody tell me there was a servo GP? :bawl: , I would love to have the 'Vette servo. WHat's the chances of me getting one at a GP rate?

[levelgrape]

I have a tech article wrote up pictures and all if anyone wants it my e-mail address is

leowens@southplainscollege.edu

or I can send it to someone and they can post it it is a 345K file in PDF format adobe acrobat is needed to view it.

[levelgrape]

Originally posted by Z71Silverado98
the owners manual says to have a tech check your trans fluid level, but what brand, type, etc. fluid should i use to replace any lost during install?

Unless you are terribly picky about it just use Dexeron(sp?) Automatic Transmission Fluid...wal-mart, autozone..etc. Use your dipstick to judge how much...Any more questions just ask...

[levelgrape]

Originally posted by Mark
dayum, why didn't anybody tell me there was a servo GP? :bawl: , I would love to have the 'Vette servo. WHat's the chances of me getting one at a GP rate?

This has been going on for awhile...I thought with you being incharge of it all you would have seen this forsure...:kidding:

[Tokez420]

i wanna see how to's

[levelgrape]

Originally posted by Tokez420
i wanna see how to's

e-mail addy?

[FeeD]

Originally posted by Mark
dayum, why didn't anybody tell me there was a servo GP? :bawl: , I would love to have the 'Vette servo. WHat's the chances of me getting one at a GP rate?

i'm pretty sure you can still order one.


levelgrape send me your tech article...and i'll post it. bralph81@yahoo.com

[levelgrape]

Anyone who e-mailed me, CYM!!!

It should be posted shortly on here, if not just e-mail me for a copy...

[VicRed4.8]

i think I have problems. I installed the billet servo this morning with out the addjustable pin. I drove it around and could not feel a difference. With the stock servo, I could floor it at 35 and it would downshift into 1st, and chirp the tires. With the billet, it would only go down into 2nd. Also with the billet, when I floored it, it would get up to the shift point, and kind of stay there for a little bit. It also had a delayed shift at part throttle on the 1-2 shift. I decided i would take it back out and install the adjustable tip. I gound the nose off just like it told me, but i still couldnt get the cover seated all the way in. All of this and more has now taken me almost 6 hours, so i finally got off enough that i just put the stock back in. For the guys that have already installed the billet servo, Did you just put the servo in, and have strong shifts? Or did you have to make any adjustments?

[BigKID]

Originally posted by Sierra Sam


So what's the verdict? How much difference in the way it shifts?

I played around a little bit when I got off work yesterday and it will bark second (notice I said bark, not chirp) on WOT and shift real firm on 2-3. I also have my line pressure boosed up, the shift time lowered and TQM deleted with edit. Before the servo install it would slide between gears on WOT and sometimes hit the rev limiter on the 1-2. All that is solved now. Under part throttle the 1-2 shift actually got smother but you can still tell it is catching harder that before. I am pleased for the $15 price tag and 45 min in the driveway. I still need a shift kit though. :D

btw.. I have the Vette servo.

[levelgrape]

Originally posted by BigKID


I played around a little bit when I got off work yesterday and it will bark second (notice I said bark, not chirp) on WOT and shift real firm on 2-3. I also have my line pressure boosed up, the shift time lowered and TQM deleted with edit. Before the servo install it would slide between gears on WOT and sometimes hit the rev limiter on the 1-2. All that is solved now. Under part throttle the 1-2 shift actually got smother but you can still tell it is catching harder that before. I am pleased for the $15 price tag and 45 min in the driveway. I still need a shift kit though. :D

btw.. I have the Vette servo.

So are you running anything other than stock...? Like I said I get mild gains but not a firm bark...1-2 seem to be the strongest noticability, maybe I am not looking for the right thing...either way I am pleased with what I got for $$ spent..So whats the next performance GP...?

[r6z4o6]

PDF for all you servo installers!!!!

It's in a zip format YAY!

Levelgrape's Servo-Install Guide!!!! (http://www.megaone.com/matt/fun/Servo Upgrade.zip)

THANKS LEVELGRAPE!!! :clap: :head:

[96chevysfa]

is the group buy still going on?

[Dune Coon]

Got the billet servo installed yesterday. I took it to the dealer and had them install it. After looking at the directions, I am glad that I choose to do so. I'd rather spend the money and have it done right, that and if they mess it up.. it's their fault. It took him a while to understand the directions. Anyway, after taking a ride w/ the service man... he was impressed with the way that it shifted. After stomping on the gas a couple of times.. he noticed that it was a 4-wheel drive. He made the comment that it was alot quicker than others that he drove. Thought that was pretty funny. Definately noticed a really firm 1 - 2 shift. Chirps the tires if you stand on it going into second. I like it!!!! :head: Thanks for the group purchase.

[nebraskaz71]

dune coon if dont mind myasking what did dealer install cost? thanks

[Dune Coon]

about 75 dollars. After watching him install it, I am glad that I chose to go that route. Seems to be pretty complicated for someone who has very lil mechanical know-how.

[audiophile]

Will a vette servo work on my turbo 400? or is it just for you 4l60e guys?
My shifts are firm with the b&m kit, but I could always take some even firmer shifts!

[redsierra]

Hey Dune Coon, I was going to have my two servos put in today and the shop was warning me about excessively hard shifts from 1 to 2. He said that they OD servo was a good idea though. How hard are the lower gear shifts when driving normally?

Thanks

[JuanB]

I got the Vette servo also for my 99 Z-71 5.7L OBS. It shifts great!! Mild in city driving and a-little harder when you got your foot in it. I have the HPPlus on firm shift also and that is all the mods to the tranny. I want to put one in the Envoy now!!!!

[redsierra]

Yes, but they say that the Billet servo is quite a bit more of a firm shift. Again, I am just hoping that it isn't too harsh.

[VicRed4.8]

Dune Coon, do you know if they installed the adjustable tip with the servo? When I installed mine without it, the tanny did not shift hard at all, and got hung up in the gears longer. And with the tip installed, I couldnt get the servo cover on, so I had to go back to stock. Worst of all, the teflon rings got damaged with all the install/removal I had to do.
Does anybody know if you can buy the rings/seals seperatly?

[wolfdog]

yes, you can buy the seals separatly. just go to a tranny shop and explain that you need all the seals. i.e. cover, piston etc.

[VicRed4.8]

Thanks wolfdog.

[ramairsierra]

How much do they cost? and how hard are they to install? could i do it myself?

[Dune Coon]

You are correct, the 1 - 2 shift is hard. I have the HPPK which firms up the shift also. I had the shop install it, which I am greatful for having them do. That is something that I don't think that I could have done myself. Yes, he did install the whole kit (IE, rings, adjustable tip, ect). It does take some manuvering! I love the way it shifts now over having just the HPPK. It will get it going into second now with you foot placed firmly on the accelerator. If you drive normally (which I don't), it will shift like you have a shift kit installed. Not too bad. Not like what every one makes it out to be. My tranny guy was very impressed, so what does that tell ya. He didn't even know it was a 4-wheel drive when he test drove it. So, now I have everyone at the dealership wanting to take it for a test drive. Oh well, the price you pay for having a nice truck! Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun!! I did.

[redsierra]

I just had my billet servo installed. They were trying to tell me that it would shift uncomfortably hard. I took my chances anyway. It really doesn't shift very hard when I am driving normal (you can feel it a bit though). And it certainly shifts harder when you step on it. It is too slippery out right now to really test it. I am towing my boat from the US to Canada next week so we will see how the OD servo works.

Funny thing happened once though. It was kind of "stuck" in gear. It hasn't reoccured, so I hope that it was just one of those things.

[r6z4o6]

WELL, we finally installed the Billet Servo (http://www.kdsperformance.com/supser700r44.html) tongiht, starting at 6:00 and driving out of the garage at like 10:00. Getting the cover off was a snap, hand pressure and using a screwdriver to get the retaining ring out. We had to cut the blue seal keeping the cover on, its a PITA to pull off. 4th apply piston came off, then we REALLY had to tug the crap out of the servo assembly to get the whole unit out. But im glad we did, its hard to see in there. Then we sanded the inside holes of the servos that were in the kit with 400 grit, for like 15 minutes, that part was crappy...took FOREVER..

Finally got the servo assembly together...then the adjustable tip....we decided to leave it off instead of "guesstimate" how much to sand it....i did NOT use the adjustable tip..I wish they didnt send us unfinished unmachined parts...we did half of the manufacturing process on our own!!!!

The spring was kinda tough to get in the servo bore and stay while i put the tip in.. So i put both hands in, and had one end of the spring on the very end of the tip, and put the other end of the spring in the bore....remove hand that held spring in bore, then pushed it all in there.

The cover was impossible to put on, even with a crowbar against the exhaust.. <enter Ryans genious idea, made reality by a c-clamp> we put a c-clamp between the frame and cover, with the end that has the handle on the servo cover...couldnt have been any easier to get the cover in enough to put retaining clip back in....filled with fluid, and had a test drive!!!

First impression, didnt notice anything, i was being really gentle. went a round a corner, and stomped the bish....:rocking: :rocking: It really made a diff, in ALL the shift points!! Noticibly harder, felt really natural!! No revs or any crappy hangups like before. Also, on the near top speed test, it held third gear to about 105, very impressive:read: This was a really good mod, much better than my trim gone bad.....I have a freshly rebuilt 700-r4 and it runs like a CHAMP!!....:rocking: THANKS GROUP PURCHASE!!