Hey Marco, how would you describe the 3rd gear lockup that the WAT valve body upgrade provides? Is there a drop in RPM once lockup engages in 3rd gear with the WAT VB (like the RPM drop when OD engages for our 3FE A440F trannys at approx 54 mph) or do RPMs remain the same? Trying to understand this 3rd gear lockup feature better. So from what I gather, the main reasons for the for the WAT VB upgrade on the A440F is less flaring / more clamping force and 3rd gear lockup. From what I understand the increased engine braking doesn't apply to the A440F when doing this upgrade, but that's not a deal breaker for me if I am understanding the benefits correctly of this mod correctly.Finally got the Nomad Valve Body installed on the 3FE. It literally transforms how the rig drives now, and the improvement is immediate. The install was a total mess and took me about 6 hrs from start to finish by myself with basic tools and help from my brother when putting the new VB back into the tranny. Took a few test drives to get the air pocket all sorted and the tranny shifting nice and crisp and firm now with the 3rd lock up apparent. The A440F feels like a totally new tranny now and definitely hits the right gear when booted. This is by far my fav. mod i have done. Here is a pic of the old VB removed... Heading to the Rubicon next week and will test it out on the long haul.
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