Valve Body Upgrade Kit For Honda Acura 5-Speed 6-Cylinder STL-HO5-388

Superior TransLab Valve Body Upgrade Kit
Part Number: STL-HO5-388
Application: Honda and Acura 5-Speed Automatic, 6-Cylinder
Valve Configuration: 0.388-Inch CPC Valve

The STL-HO5-388 valve body upgrade kit is engineered for qualifying Honda and Acura 5-speed automatic transmissions. It supports improved converter charge and cooler-circuit flow while addressing hydraulic-control issues that can contribute to torque converter overheating, lockup concerns, shift complaints, and hot engagement problems.

Helps Address

• Converter overheating and reduced cooler flow

• Torque converter clutch slip or shudder at low RPM

• Lockup-clutch drag while in gear at idle

• Lockup-related transmission codes and clutch wear

• Long, delayed, or double-bump Reverse-to-Drive engagement when hot

• Light-to-medium throttle 1-2 shudder

• 1-2 slide-bump shifts

• Erratic, slipping, or bump shifts associated with valve-body wear

Common Fitment Applications

• Honda Accord 3.0L 2003-2007 — BAYA, MAYA

• Honda Pilot 3.5L 2003-2007 — verify transmission code and case configuration

• Honda Odyssey 3.5L 2002-2006 — BYBA, BGRA, PGRA

• Acura 3.2 TL 2000 — M7WA

• Acura 3.2 TL 2001-2003 — B7WA

• Acura MDX 3.5L 2001-2002 — MGHA, BGHA

• Acura 3.2 CL 2001-2003 — BGFA, MGFA

Important Fitment Note

Match the kit to the transmission code, not vehicle year alone. Superior identifies STL-HO5-388 for BAYA, BGFA, BGHA, BGRA, BYBA, B7WA, MAYA, MGFA, MGHA, MGSA, and M7WA applications. Certain BDGA, BVGA, and PVGA units have year and case-size exceptions, so installer verification is required before ordering.

For best results, perform appropriate valve-body inspection, cleaning, and transmission-fluid service during installation. Lubegard ATF is recommended as part of a complete automatic-transmission fluid service.