What ever happened with those CRT Manual VBs? - Competition Diesel.Com

CorneliusRox · 02-20-2020, 04:07 PM

I haven't heard about them in about a year. Did everything get ironed out, or did they fizzle out? Just curious, not really interested in one personally.

kole32 · 02-20-2020, 05:30 PM

They work great ! There’s a a pretty well known guy that’s going to be running one in ODSS this year... I have one in my truck, and have a buddy that has one in his. They’re working flawlessly !

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Mark Nixon · 02-20-2020, 06:27 PM

Funny, I was talking with someone on this very subject the other day.

CRT and A&A Transmissions are about the only ones I would even CONSIDER for having any torqueflite related work done.

All the rest are pale by comparison.

Mark.

Highwayman · 02-20-2020, 07:49 PM

I talked to Mr. Cope the other day and there have been/are going to be multiple trucks running them this year. He says the kinks are worked out. Whether that really answers the question or not is subjective I suppose. At this point, I'd probably run one if I had a quick truck.

R1raptor · 02-20-2020, 09:32 PM

A friend of mine is running one his was one of the first ones built and had lock up issues. But John made it right been doing great ever since in a 700hp street strip truck.

CorneliusRox · 02-21-2020, 08:48 AM

Glad to see it's still moving. It was all over this forum for a few months and then nothing.

So did anyone race with one last year? I know he was working with Firepunk a bit, did any of their guys use one?

All the lockup speed issues are gone?

kole32 · 02-21-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CorneliusRox

Glad to see it's still moving. It was all over this forum for a few months and then nothing.

So did anyone race with one last year? I know he was working with Firepunk a bit, did any of their guys use one?

All the lockup speed issues are gone?

Maryland diesel had one in their promod last year. No firepunk guys used one, and lockup issues are a thing of the past. He’s got them all figured out now. Planning on putting quite a few miles on mine this summer.

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jones1683 · 02-22-2020, 07:51 AM

I’ve got 1500 miles on mine - weekend street/tow truck. I did experience lockup (actually unlock) issues but John got it straightened out. Just spoke to him yesterday about softening the shifts for my intended purpose. Probably not the VB I should have put in for my purposes but it is very fun to drive! I’m happy with his customer service even this long after my purchase.

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kleann · 02-22-2020, 08:45 AM

There was some Facebook drama around this vb in past months. A few reputable racers that gave it a shot and had issues. Probably went mainstream too quick with this thing before actually working the bugs out.

kole32 · 02-22-2020, 05:40 PM

FSR also went 8s with this valvebody

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850cummin · 02-23-2020, 10:36 PM

I personally went 7.27 at 95.90 mph on his vb Saturday night. I would say I have 30-40 passes with it behind a 800 horse 12V shorty. Had lockup issues on the first Vb. John overnighted me a fresh VB and have no issues with the current vb. No lockup or transbrake issues so far

bateman · 02-24-2020, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 850cummin

I personally went 7.27 at 95.90 mph on his vb Saturday night. I would say I have 30-40 passes with it behind a 800 horse 12V shorty. Had lockup issues on the first Vb. John overnighted me a fresh VB and have no issues with the current vb. No lockup or transbrake issues so far

Let’s see some video of a run

850cummin · 02-24-2020, 07:36 AM

February 24, 2020 - YouTube

850cummin · 02-24-2020, 07:38 AM

Slip

SPEEDSHIFT · 02-24-2020, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kleann

There was some Facebook drama around this vb in past months. A few reputable racers that gave it a shot and had issues. Probably went mainstream too quick with this thing before actually working the bugs out.

This is what I have seen. I have zero experience with John or his VB, I have just seen fast guys try them but not keep them, maybe those were early versions IDK.

Pony_Kegger · 02-24-2020, 08:53 AM

I have one in my truck, It seems to function just like it should, I have the trans brake version. Brake holds great, and lockup is instant on/off.

bateman · 02-24-2020, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 850cummin

February 24, 2020 - YouTube

Nice man. Truck is coming along.

CorneliusRox · 02-24-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kleann

There was some Facebook drama around this vb in past months. A few reputable racers that gave it a shot and had issues. Probably went mainstream too quick with this thing before actually working the bugs out.

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Originally Posted by SPEEDSHIFT

This is what I have seen. I have zero experience with John or his VB, I have just seen fast guys try them but not keep them, maybe those were early versions IDK.

That's what I saw on here, hadn't seen anything on facebook. Curious to see if some fast trucks get on board or not and keep it.

Pony_Kegger · 02-24-2020, 11:08 AM

I am hoping to get some track time with mine in the next week or so, if it ever dries out here. Needing to get my license passes done soon.

CRT · 03-03-2020, 08:26 PM

Hey guys, valve bodies are doing great. I came out with a 5 inch deep pan, a two stage converter dump system, and all valve bodies now can read converter pressure on both the front side and back side useing a gage or your RacePak.

02-20-2020, 04:07 PM	#1
CorneliusRox Name: CorneliusRox Title: Seasoned Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,154	What ever happened with those CRT Manual VBs? I haven't heard about them in about a year. Did everything get ironed out, or did they fizzle out? Just curious, not really interested in one personally. __________________ Corey - BSME '21 Tesla Model 3 Perf '22 DMax AT4 2500

02-20-2020, 05:30 PM	#2
kole32 Name: kole32 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knox, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 569	What ever happened with those CRT Manual VBs? They work great ! There’s a a pretty well known guy that’s going to be running one in ODSS this year... I have one in my truck, and have a buddy that has one in his. They’re working flawlessly ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1993 w250, 215hp pump benched by Seth. 5ks. Hamilton valve springs, colt 181/218 cam, fire ringed head. Airdog 150 at 45psi torktek ofv 6x16 injectors, timing is roughly 30*. S366 soon to have a s475 with it.

02-20-2020, 06:27 PM	#3
Mark Nixon Name: Mark Nixon Title: No Savior among the flesh Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brownville, Nebraska Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,676	Funny, I was talking with someone on this very subject the other day. CRT and A&A Transmissions are about the only ones I would even *CONSIDER* for having any torqueflite related work done. All the rest are pale by comparison. Mark. __________________ If you or I did business like the PEOPLE in government do business, we'd be put in jail. Government is coercive. Anarchy: The state of existence where there are no masters & no slaves. Therefore, Anarchy means the ABSENCE OF SLAVERY, or, in other words, FREEDOM.

02-20-2020, 09:32 PM	#5
R1raptor Name: R1raptor Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North florida Member`s Gallery Posts: 127	A friend of mine is running one his was one of the first ones built and had lock up issues. But John made it right been doing great ever since in a 700hp street strip truck. __________________ 93 chevy 3500 : 215hp p-pump, 5sp, 19, afc tuned ,plate delete , 3.54 d80 , slipping clutch. 83 chevy 3500 : 215 hp p-pump,5sp,19,afc tuned,plate delete,rack plug, valair ceramic single,3.42 14b, Vintage air, in need of twins.

02-21-2020, 08:48 AM	#6
CorneliusRox Name: CorneliusRox Title: Seasoned Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,154	Glad to see it's still moving. It was all over this forum for a few months and then nothing. So did anyone race with one last year? I know he was working with Firepunk a bit, did any of their guys use one? All the lockup speed issues are gone? __________________ Corey - BSME '21 Tesla Model 3 Perf '22 DMax AT4 2500

02-22-2020, 07:51 AM	#8
jones1683 Name: jones1683 Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 9	I’ve got 1500 miles on mine - weekend street/tow truck. I did experience lockup (actually unlock) issues but John got it straightened out. Just spoke to him yesterday about softening the shifts for my intended purpose. Probably not the VB I should have put in for my purposes but it is very fun to drive! I’m happy with his customer service even this long after my purchase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-22-2020, 08:45 AM	#9
kleann Name: kleann Title: VP44 pwr Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Down yonder Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,388	There was some Facebook drama around this vb in past months. A few reputable racers that gave it a shot and had issues. Probably went mainstream too quick with this thing before actually working the bugs out.

02-22-2020, 05:40 PM	#10
kole32 Name: kole32 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knox, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 569	FSR also went 8s with this valvebody Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1993 w250, 215hp pump benched by Seth. 5ks. Hamilton valve springs, colt 181/218 cam, fire ringed head. Airdog 150 at 45psi torktek ofv 6x16 injectors, timing is roughly 30*. S366 soon to have a s475 with it.

02-23-2020, 10:36 PM	#11
850cummin Name: 850cummin Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 89	I personally went 7.27 at 95.90 mph on his vb Saturday night. I would say I have 30-40 passes with it behind a 800 horse 12V shorty. Had lockup issues on the first Vb. John overnighted me a fresh VB and have no issues with the current vb. No lockup or transbrake issues so far

02-24-2020, 07:36 AM	#13
850cummin Name: 850cummin Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 89	February 24, 2020 - YouTube

02-24-2020, 08:53 AM	#16
Pony_Kegger Name: Pony_Kegger Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Mo Member`s Gallery Posts: 369	I have one in my truck, It seems to function just like it should, I have the trans brake version. Brake holds great, and lockup is instant on/off. __________________ 2005 1500 4wd CR Hamilton Comp Block, Monotherms, 207 Cam,12mm Pumps, 350% S&S 48re Cope Manual Valvebody, Triple s475s

02-24-2020, 11:08 AM	#19
Pony_Kegger Name: Pony_Kegger Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Mo Member`s Gallery Posts: 369	I am hoping to get some track time with mine in the next week or so, if it ever dries out here. Needing to get my license passes done soon. __________________ 2005 1500 4wd CR Hamilton Comp Block, Monotherms, 207 Cam,12mm Pumps, 350% S&S 48re Cope Manual Valvebody, Triple s475s