B & M shift improver kit??
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From: Bluffton SC
B & M shift improver kit??
I'm thinking about installing a B & M shift improver kit in my 81. The engine is stock except for true duals and Flowmaster 50's. Anyone have any experience with this kit??
Melting Slicks
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Re: B & M shift improver kit?? (914eener)
You're sure to get lots of comments on this one.
There should be several posts in the archives if you search there.
I put mine in just a little over a year ago ( http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/bnmkit.htm ).
I've been very happy with it.
Basically, as long as the current trans doesn't have any problems, the transmission should be better off with a shift kit installed. Quicker shifting = less slippage = less heat = Happier Trans.
I used the Towing/HD option. It's a good improvement, but if I do it again, I'd go with the Street/Strip.
One last thing. I put a adjustable vacuum modulator in later on so that I could adjust the shift points. It's really easy to get to while you're down there and it's about $12 at your local auto parts store.
The kit & the modulator made an incredible difference in how the trans & car perform. I love it! :yesnod:
There should be several posts in the archives if you search there.
I put mine in just a little over a year ago ( http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/bnmkit.htm ).
I've been very happy with it.
Basically, as long as the current trans doesn't have any problems, the transmission should be better off with a shift kit installed. Quicker shifting = less slippage = less heat = Happier Trans.
I used the Towing/HD option. It's a good improvement, but if I do it again, I'd go with the Street/Strip.
One last thing. I put a adjustable vacuum modulator in later on so that I could adjust the shift points. It's really easy to get to while you're down there and it's about $12 at your local auto parts store.
The kit & the modulator made an incredible difference in how the trans & car perform. I love it! :yesnod:
Racer
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From: Golden Colo.
Re: B & M shift improver kit?? (914eener)
Make sure you know what trans. you have. TH350 or Th350C. I made this mistake and had to order a different kit in mid job. If I remember right a couple of other people ran into the same thing.
Melting Slicks
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From: Forest Hill Md
Re: B & M shift improver kit?? (82zoom)
Make sure you know what trans. you have. TH350 or Th350C. I made this mistake and had to order a different kit in mid job. If I remember right a couple of other people ran into the same thing.
The 350C needs the "twice the price" kit :mad
Racer
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From: Kristiansand
Re: B & M shift improver kit?? (914eener)
Search the thirdgen.org trans forum archives for "B&M and TransGo " . Unless the experts over there (owner of ProBuilt etc.) don't know what they're talking about, TransGo is the way to go.
Look in the shiftkit section at http://www.drivetrain.com/
If you have the original trans it will be a TH350C. Can be identified by an electrical connector present at the driver side of the trans.
[Modified by Ingar, Norway, 12:20 AM 4/28/2002]
Look in the shiftkit section at http://www.drivetrain.com/
If you have the original trans it will be a TH350C. Can be identified by an electrical connector present at the driver side of the trans.
[Modified by Ingar, Norway, 12:20 AM 4/28/2002]
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From: Bluffton SC
Re: B & M shift improver kit??
Ingar;
Thanks for the heads up on the guy from Pro Bilt. He seems to be the tranny guru on that forum. :yesnod: I've e-mailed him a couple of questions and will see if he responds.
Thanks for the heads up on the guy from Pro Bilt. He seems to be the tranny guru on that forum. :yesnod: I've e-mailed him a couple of questions and will see if he responds.
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Racer
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From: Golden Colo.
Re: B & M shift improver kit?? (914eener)
82zoom;
How do you tell the difference between the TH350 and TH350C?
How do you tell the difference between the TH350 and TH350C?
