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Sep 10, 2003 | 10:15 AM

GATOR454

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Shift Kit?

I need to replace the Gasket on my tranny. So while I have it cracked open I'm going to replace the filter and add a shift kit.

It seems that I have several choices with a fairly wide range of prices.

B&M Shift Improver Kit $26.95
B&M Transpak $51.95
Transgo $68.95
Fairbanks $39.95

Is one better than the others or is it just price?

Is there anything else I should do while I have it open?

Also what's the best transmission fluid to use?

Thanks for any advise,
David

Sep 10, 2003 | 10:19 AM

Stewart's74

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Re: Shift Kit? (GATOR454)

I highly recommend the TransGo Shift Reprogramming Kit. I have heard the B&M kits are junk.
I bought my kit from these guys http://www.bulkpart.com Great customer service.
Part #98462 $53.96 :thumbs:

[Modified by Stewart's74, 10:24 AM 9/10/2003]

Sep 10, 2003 | 11:08 AM

Alwyn678

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Re: Shift Kit? (Stewart's74)

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:withstupid: They are MUCH BETTER...I would Also recommend a Tranny cooler(I have a Hayden)

[Modified by Alwyn678, 11:09 AM 9/10/2003]

Sep 10, 2003 | 12:42 PM

jerryp58

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Re: Shift Kit? (GATOR454)

I've heard many people call Transgo the best (a little more involved installation I believe). Those same people usually call B&M junk. FWIW, I installed my B&M Shift Improver kit a little over two years ago ( http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/bnmkit.htm ), have had no problems (wood :smash: ), and have been very pleased with the performance.