My Silver Box Review!!

[EXTREME]

First off thanks David for the excellent service, great guy to deal with!!!

Got the package in the mail Monday but didn't get to pick it up at the post office till today.

Went to a buddy's house to install and hang out. Got the wires hooked up and just pushed the box back behind the metal knee brace/bolster. Me and 3 guys loaded up in the car in the number 1 spot (stock), and went a ways. Nothing new here, absolutely the same as stock. Went to 2 and you could feel the difference. Each step is progressively harder. 6 is ridiculous, lol I love it. 25-30mph at 12% throttle in 1st gear, tap the shifter to second, and you catch rubber. Don't have to stomp on it to catch rubber in pos 6.

Really ****ed me up when in pos. 5, i downshifted from 2nd at like 30 mph and it went to 1st, chirped the tires, slid me (and everyone in the car) forward in the seat, i inadvertently smashed the gas, she took off and shifted to 2nd catching rubber again, all withing a matter of moments. From the downshift to the concussion afterwards was really a WTF afterwards, lol no thoughts during.

Passing gear on the highway is great too. I put it in 4 and went on a cruise. We went to pass several people and there was no hesitation, it was a fast and abrupt downshift to the right gear and you are gone, no smooth transition here, lol.

The downshift is kind of a bitch. I'm used to it though because of the shiftkit i installed in my daily pick up truck (it will spin a 33" all terrain tire on the 1-2). It shifts almost identical to this box (not as hard though). It shifts about as hard down as it does up. Just something you get used to (and miss when you drive something else).

All in all... I'm really ****ing impressed with this box. Took seconds to install and the rewards are amazing. If i daily drove it i think my happy spot would be setting 3 or 4... 5 on the weekends and 6 when you want that "wtf.. did that car just chirp the tires on the 1-2 at almost no throttle" look from people around you.

Recommend this **** to anyone... almost before the predator, lol!

[FactoryD]

More info on this "silver box", now! :)

[ephines]

interesting! keep the info coming please

[EXTREME]

More info on this "silver box", now! :)

interesting! keep the info coming please

info on the silver box

http://www.lxforums.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=345

[EmagdniM]

Damn......damnnnnnnn......why do I have to read stuff like this!!!

Now I want a silver box...

Must...

Resist...

[mjr5150]

Great review Justin . I have to jump on this . Sounds like an easy un-install to if for some reason your tranny gets ****ed ( not because of this but in general ) and your dealer tries to blame you for it . Sweet product !!!

[HerDaytona]

I cannot keep reading these info threads. Position 2 or 3 sounds like the way Daytona's should have come from the Factory. Nice for the New Owners of the Silver Box to keep posting up reviews!!!

[Alterocks]

so when you take your foot off the throttle, it downshifts hard also, correct?

say your going 60mph, traffic light up ahead turns red, you take your foot off the gas to "coast" till it turns green or you realize you have to stop, how does th car react?

[EXTREME]

so when you take your foot off the throttle, it downshifts hard also, correct?

say your going 60mph, traffic light up ahead turns red, you take your foot off the gas to "coast" till it turns green or you realize you have to stop, how does the car react?

If the car is in 5 or 6 the downshift is pretty damn hard! Like is said, holding steady RPM at 30mph (in 2nd gear) with the mod in 5/6 the car will chirp the tires on the 2-1 downshift. 4 is more civil (comparatively) yet still firm/fast. You can definitely feel it but it's not obnoxious or harsh. I'm thinking 4 is where it will stay at most of the times for me.... well... except when the wife gets in... then it's back to stock... god i can hear the bitching about how bad it shifts and how i'm ruining the car... :panic::panic:

[Alterocks]

If the car is in 5 or 6 the downshift is pretty damn hard! Like is said, holding steady RPM at 30mph (in 2nd gear) with the mod in 5/6 the car will chirp the tires on the 2-1 downshift. 4 is more civil (comparatively) yet still firm/fast. You can definitely feel it but it's not obnoxious or harsh. I'm thinking 4 is where it will stay at most of the times for me.... well... except when the wife gets in... then it's back to stock... god i can hear the bitching about how bad it shifts and how i'm ruining the car... :panic::panic:

My dad said the same thing when i just told him about it.
"i wouldn't do that, Dodges are natorious for bad trannies"
"well actually it's a mercedes tranny"
"oh, well how much is it?"

HAHA

[EmagdniM]

Isnt it the opposite? Faster, firmer shifts are actually better for the trans. anyways Ive always been told...

[monty1269]

:popcorn:

[Mymopar]

Firmer faster shifts are better on the trans, less heat build up on teh clutch pack. HOWEVER, it isn't easier on OTHER driveline parts (u-joints, axles, R&P and converter).

[EXTREME]

Firmer faster shifts are better on the trans, less heat build up on teh clutch pack. HOWEVER, it isn't easier on OTHER driveline parts (u-joints, axles, R&P and converter).

Nail on the head brother. It is better for the trans itself... but harder on drivetrain components... case in point, i have a similar kit (albeit a mechanical kit) on my 2500 silverado and it's hell on my u joints!

[mcnairrr]

With reviews like this...look like I need to put my name on the list

[gooeytek]

I've had this since last friday, and yes it makes the mag a helluva lot more fun to drive (as if it wasnt already). paddleshifting is a blast.

the downshifting isnt bad once you get used to it and expect it. if you're just coasting at say, 60 and let off the gas, nothing will happen. when you start to apply the brakes and slow down, it'll start downshifting at around 30, and you'll feel it go all the way down to first gear. it happens quite quickly though if you bleed speed fast like going into a turn. it actually helps to put you in the right gear when you exit from the turn so you dont have to manually downshift before you get on it.

here's the link to my review:
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=178981

[EmagdniM]

Firmer faster shifts are better on the trans, less heat build up on teh clutch pack. HOWEVER, it isn't easier on OTHER driveline parts (u-joints, axles, R&P and converter).


Ahh...that makes sense. Thanks for the info!

[Dantra]

none of the posted links work for me :panic:

Silver box...MORE INFO plz

[351Freak]

glad to hear another customer is happy...and has experienced a product that does exactly as described...

based on the ride I took at the Shindig last weekend... setting 5 is nearly identical to the blue top solenoids... but the car I was in had a worked tranny and a 2800 ProTorque...so the shifts could have been dampened by the converter a bit...

In regards to the question that always comes up about longevity of the parts: it all about common sense when dealing with anything of this nature. That's why it's adjustable...you get it to a nice "firm" setting for a good performance feel and longevity...with the option of turning the wick up for those occasional blasts. No one in their right mind should be abusing a motor by driving around at 6000 rpm in every gear...all day long...and the same applies to the transmission. Running ANYTHING on the edge constantly is going to find the weakest link eventually...

Have fun and be safe...
-David

[quiksilver]

now i have 2 choose between this and the juice 4 next mod:panic:

[EXTREME]

none of the posted links work for me :panic:

Silver box...MORE INFO plz

Try this:

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=176001

[srt mag]

Good review it's a must I have that:racing:

[EXTREME]

Lamar, you won't regret it!!

[LouZ]

Looking foward to running mine......I'm still building up my ride

[Mymopar]

now i have 2 choose between this and the juice 4 next mod:panic:
A lot easier and quicker of a mod this is compared to juice, cheaper too! You'd ge tmore use out of this than juice for sure!

[JimIsland-SRT8]

To the OP.....Do you have a MTCM?

[charginscott]

David pm sent - I want one

[Frankyoz]

Man the more I read about this magical box the more I want one as well. I keep waiting for my money tree to start sprouting but nothing yet lol

[SCOTT57RT]

Great post brother! This is just the ticket for guys that want to burn rubber.

[EXTREME]

To the OP.....Do you have a MTCM?

No, no MTCM here. Afaik they won't work with 07s.

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[EXTREME]

BUMP, cause i'm bout to go drive this bitch now, lol

[351Freak]

This isn't mandatory...but a recommendation...

Don't forget to reset your adaptives....if you haven't already.

I take this stuff for granted and forget to mention it sometimes.

My box has been running for nearly 4 months now and I have made it a point to reset the trans adaptives every 6 weeks or so. It always seems to shift more firmly after the reset...with or without the box.

-David

[quiksilver]

A lot easier and quicker of a mod this is compared to juice, cheaper too! You'd ge tmore use out of this than juice for sure!

this is true if it lowers e.t. im definitely gonna get it 1st jus waitin 4 justin 2 hit the track and do some testin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:racing:

[EXTREME]

Pat, if you're wanting purely lower ETs, get the juice... this box if it lowers the ET at all won't touch what a shot of dope will do on these cars.