which is better and why forward or reverse pattern mvb

hemi446 said

I have an A&A reverse pattern valve body and the reason for that is the band is applied in first and the sprag is not used so there is no chance of the sprag failing and causing the transmission to over rev and explode on the next run and yes high gear is all the way back and you can't get to neutral but it has not been a problem and the transmission does have braking when you let off the gas. I think there is an explanation of this on A&As website or just call Rick Allison about it at A&A and he will be happy to explan it for you.

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I love when this comes up. Installing a MVB in a 727 all but eliminates the problem of the explosion.......unless you're either an idiot, or simply trying to intentionally destroy your transmission.

The problem comes in when you do your burnout in 1st gear and **** to 2nd and the tires hook on the shift. The shock of traction on the shift is what causes it.

So, when you install a MVB and can do your burnouts properly in 2nd gear, you completely eliminate that problem. No bolt in sprag, no 600 dollar billet drum, no nuthin else is needed.

Just a MVB and the lack of stupidity to burnout in 1st gear.

What the heck do you think a transmission guy is gonna tell you? He will have you buying 1K bucks worth of stuff when the MVB is really all that's needed.