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Old 12-12-2010, 01:09 PM
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Default Whats the difference between Sonnax .490 boost valve and Transgo .500 boost valve?

I know there is an advertised .010" inch differnce between the two, but is there any other difference between the two? and which is better for a stock transmission with some wear on it? and does one give more line pressure than the other? and does it affect idle line pressure too? i appreciate any info or advice , thanks
 
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The stock boost valve is 0.470" in diameter. Both the Sonnax and the Transgo valves will increase line pressure. Sonnax states a 10-15% increase in line pressure. I wasn't able to find the increase for the Transgo valve.
 
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hi Kyle, would you know if these boost valves will boost line pressure at idle too? or only as the rpm or throttle increases? only because i dont want high line pressure at idle because then i will have a hard engagement. and would the .500 boost more than the .490 since its bigger ?
 
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I'm not sure on idle line pressure, but I would assume so.

It also stands to reason that the .500 boost valve would increase the line pressure more than the 0.490 boost valve.
 
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