which shift kit?
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which shift kit?
I need recommendations on shift kits for a 87 with a 700r4, this car is street driven, it is mostly stock but it does have a ATi D1 procharger.
I am not looking for one that rattles your teeth when it shifts, just a good firm solid shift.
Thanks
Greg N
I am not looking for one that rattles your teeth when it shifts, just a good firm solid shift.
Thanks
Greg N
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B&M is a simple, easy to install kit that locks the accumulators and has solid shifts. Transgo is the kit of choice. It is more expensive and quite complicated to install. Mods to the trans case, valve body and servo are required. You must also purchase additional parts if they are not already in your trans.
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Originally Posted by Pete K
B&M is a simple, easy to install kit that locks the accumulators and has solid shifts. Transgo is the kit of choice. It is more expensive and quite complicated to install. Mods to the trans case, valve body and servo are required. You must also purchase additional parts if they are not already in your trans.
If so can you just install the parts that can be installed with the transmission in the car and leave the rest out for a later date?
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Originally Posted by blown87
Pete, does the transmission have to come out for the transgo kit.
If so can you just install the parts that can be installed with the transmission in the car and leave the rest out for a later date?
If so can you just install the parts that can be installed with the transmission in the car and leave the rest out for a later date?
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I have a B&M kit. Do not like it. I find the 1-2 shift too harsh, The 2-3 shift is crisp and the 3-4 shift just right. If I was still into racing it would be great but as a daily driver I wish I had left it as it was.
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From: Patchogue NY
Originally Posted by Muffin
I have a B&M kit. Do not like it. I find the 1-2 shift too harsh, The 2-3 shift is crisp and the 3-4 shift just right. If I was still into racing it would be great but as a daily driver I wish I had left it as it was.
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I installed a TransGo in my '93 Z28, most of the install was pretty straightforward, and it came with an install video.
However, the video was on a truck install, and in the Z, there was not enough clearance to remove the servo and replace with the one in the kit, with the trans in the car.
However, the video was on a truck install, and in the Z, there was not enough clearance to remove the servo and replace with the one in the kit, with the trans in the car.
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Originally Posted by Muffin
I have a B&M kit. Do not like it. I find the 1-2 shift too harsh, The 2-3 shift is crisp and the 3-4 shift just right. If I was still into racing it would be great but as a daily driver I wish I had left it as it was.