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PATC A518 swap switch kit.....any good?

Posted By: 69L78Nova

PATC A518 swap switch kit.....any good? - 03/28/11 09:06 PM

I just picked up a freshly rebuilt A518 and converter out of a 94 Dakota for $120. The trans is set to go into my 78 Fury. Has anybody used the kit from PATC? I have been searching for info, but can't really come up with anything. Is it a good kit? Does it work well? I don't want to be flipping switches on my dash. I want it to be fully automatic, but I also want to make sure the kit is worth $85. I was thinking about getting a factory GM vacuum switch from the junkyard, and just ordering the pressure switches.
Posted By: stumpy

Re: PATC A518 swap switch kit.....any good? - 03/28/11 09:49 PM

The vacuum switch is getting real hard to find. The pressure switchs can be gotten at most trans supply places for about $6.50 ea. They are from a 350 turbo trans and come in a varity of pressures. I used 45psi for od and 50psi for for lock up. 1psi is equal to 1mph. I supplied the vacuum switch power from a toggle switch on the dash so I could kill the od when I wanted to. Most of the time I leave it on but for towing or racing I shut it off.
Posted By: 69L78Nova

Re: PATC A518 swap switch kit.....any good? - 03/28/11 09:57 PM

I've hear that about the vacuum switches. I figure I can just hit the u-pull-it and snag a couple. What do I ask for at a trans shop? Are they just universal pressure switches? I don't want to spend $85 if I can do it cheaper, and obtain the parts locally
Posted By: stumpy

Re: PATC A518 swap switch kit.....any good? - 03/28/11 10:13 PM

Chevy turbo 350 3rd gear clutch switch (I think). Dacco and transtar carry them as should most any trans parts supplier.
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