PPE Stage 4, Installation Manual

Stage5 Installation Guide

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Step 17

Install the stepped Apply Plate flat side up. Make sure the bearing is on top of 

the C-1 hub.  Install the C-2 hub and start the clutch ordering with a Friction 

against Apply Plate. Alternate Kolene® Steel and Frictions (8 Frictions and 8 

Steels), ending with a Steel Plate on top.  Install a bronze washer on the C2 hub. 

Install the P1 Plate, Sun Gear and Snap Ring. Clearance should be from .070” to 

.085”.

With rotating module in Converter housing you may air check the C-1 and the 

C-2 with a rubber tipped blow gun. 3/8” hole should be at the 7 o’clock position 

for the C1, C2 needs to be at the 5 o’clock position.

Step 18

Depress the C3 Top Plate and remove the Snap Ring, Top Plate, Clutch Pack, 

Apply Plate, Springs and the C3 piston.  Install the C3 piston (furnished), (bleed 

hole nees to be at the 12 o’clock position) install return springs onto new .125” 

Apply Plate (furnished).  Install Apply Plate groove side up.  Install the Fric

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tions and Steels in same manner as the C4; 6 Frictions and 5 Kolene® Steels. 

Aligning the slots with a 12 o’clock hole position. Install the C3 Pressure Plate 

(furnished).  Depress the plate and install the Snap Ring with the gap at the 1:30 

position. Clearance should be from .065” to .075”. 

Retain the bearing with assembly gel.  Install the rotating module, making sure 

module is fully seated.  Install Converter housing with new gasket and torque to 

45 ft.lbs. Check end play @ turbine shaft (.011” - .060”) Perform Valve Boy Modi

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fications per Valve Body Kit instructions.

NOTE: Retain the C1, C3 Pressure Plates and C3, C4 Apply Pistons 

for core deposit refund.

Step 19

IMPORTANT: Do not start the engine unless the transmission has been filled with trans-

mission oil, minimum 16 quartz with Shallow Pan. 18 quartz with Heavy Duty DEEP pans. 

Such as PPE aluminum pans.

Step 20

Complete the assembly and return the modified transmission to its original position on your 

vehicle. Installation complete once the oil is filled to the correct level.

5 Frictions 4 Steels - Stock

6 Frictions 5 Steels - Preceding Kit

7 Frictions 6 Steels - Current Kit