Symptoms:

  • Soft slide shifts
  • 3-4 Clutch burned
  • Reduced band life

Cause:

MTV boost loss and insufficient line rise.

Correction:

Sonnax drop-in TV boost valve kits prevent oil loss between the outside diameter of the TV sleeve and the pump body.

200-4R, 4L60

TV Boost Valve Kit
Part No. 77917-471

.471" Bore Dia., O-Ring Style

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A common problem in GM 200-4R and 4L60 transmissions is burned bands and/or 3-4 clutches. This failure can be reduced by eliminating throttle boost oil leakage. The Sonnax TV boost valve kits [77917-01K] (.423" dia.), 77917-471 (.471" dia.) and 77917-500 (500" dia.) eliminate these problems for a variety of applications. For higher line pressure for towing and off-road, use Sonnax TV boost valve kit 77917-471.

  • Throttle valve boost valve and sleeve are made from made from hardened steel for better wear resistance
  • O-Rings on sleeve separate throttle pressure and Reverse boost circuits, providing additional protection against cross-leaks
  • O-Rings prevent loss of oil between the outside diameter of the throttle valve sleeve and pump body
  • Drop-in Zip Valve™ parts install quickly and easily
Sonnax Part No. Sleeve Dia. Performance Application
[77917-01K] .423" dia. Minimum line pressure for V8 applications
77917-471 .471" dia. Higher line pressure for towing and off-road
77917-500 .500" dia Maximum line pressure & shift feel for high performance applications
Learn More About Zip Valve™ Drop-In Repairs
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  • Sleeve .471" Dia.
  • O-Rings (2)

Sonnax valve body layouts provide a detailed overview of individual units making it quick and easy to determine what’s available for the specific valve body you’re working on. See all Sonnax valve body layouts.

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  • 200-4R, 4L60 TV Boost Valve Kit 77917-471
  • 200-4R, 4L60 TV Boost Valve Kit 77917-471