Transgo Shift Kit????
Team Owner
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From: MO. Logic + CFOT = Anarchy!
Re: Transgo Shift Kit???? (lostsoulny)
I am personally sold on the idea as well. I like the idea of firmer crisper shifts. My plan is (in a year or two) Sy3500, Transgo shift kit, 3.73 GetRag, and Ed Wright custom programming
Someday..........
Someday..........
Le Mans Master
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From: Good Ol' NC
Re: Transgo Shift Kit???? (Buckmaster)
The stock shifting of our A4 SUCKS! You will notice that your rpm's drop significantly when the car shifts. That translates to lost power when the car shifts. With the TransGo there is virtually NO drop in rpm's between shifts therefore the car remains within the rpms range where the power is being produced! To me, this WILL help with performance and quite possibly with your quarter times :)
Instructor
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Re: Transgo Shift Kit???? (ericg320)
Question on this topic. I just installed the Trans-go in my car. I did not do the 2-4 servo assy. part of it. It looks like it going to be a pain. I will have to drop the exhaust. How important is it and what does it exactly do? Thanks.
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Re: Transgo Shift Kit???? (96WhiteLT4)
doing the servo mod tightens clearence between band and brake drum the servo on the vette is already modified but it will need the gold shims installed and you do not have to pull the exaust
Melting Slicks
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Re: Transgo Shift Kit???? (ericg320)
Does Transgo claim that the product increases 1/4 at all?
I care to. I also don't drive around at WOT all the time either. Matter of fact,
rarely do I drive it hard at all.
But what most are talking about is "driveability." The hard, firm shifting
is not a perception of quick shifts, but is very real. It also allows for a more
controlled shift.
I don't have a transgo now, but it is next thing on my list.
I had one on my '76 Vette (3 sp auto) and the driveability was much better.
It allowed me to drive it like a stick. and after 10 years, the trans felt like new.
No slippage at all between shifts and always felt good.
Even my '98 Grand Prix GTP shifts better than the Vette. It won't search
for shifts as I feather the throttle up or down slightly like the Vette.
Try this test. Moderately accelerate from a standing start (not WOT) and
gently push the throttle as it shifts 1-2. Then slightly feather the throttle
back a little. Feel that 2-3 long delay? and then if you throttle froward again,
it doesn't really know where to shift? The kit reduces that as well by allowing
you to hold the shift longer.
Also, as you're travelling ~65mph and try a moderate throttle downshift.
Very quick 4-3, but if you need to throttle back as little and throttle up
again, there is still more delay. This is where the programming can help.
(Hypertech, etc.).
As stated from other members, you will favor the difference if and when
you get a chance to drive it with a kit.
Some features are subtle and others are more pronounced.
Either way, you'll wonder why it wasn't set up like that from the factory.
...GeorgeC :cheers:
