C5 shift kits
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Is there any particular function of a shift kit you are looking for?
Most shift kits, especially in older transmissions (TH350, TH400, etc), are used, in part, to speed up the shift time. Typically the discs are slipping for a soft, slow, comfortable shift; however, this "comfortable" shift also generates more heat.
C5 transmissions can be tuned/programmed to change the shift points, shift speeds, etc,. You may find you get the firmer shifting benefit of a shift kit by just having your transmission tweaked and not having to tear into your trans.
Most shift kits, especially in older transmissions (TH350, TH400, etc), are used, in part, to speed up the shift time. Typically the discs are slipping for a soft, slow, comfortable shift; however, this "comfortable" shift also generates more heat.
C5 transmissions can be tuned/programmed to change the shift points, shift speeds, etc,. You may find you get the firmer shifting benefit of a shift kit by just having your transmission tweaked and not having to tear into your trans.
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spend 150.00 for a mail order tune and wake up that puppy and shift great !!!! http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=127
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spend 150.00 for a mail order tune and wake up that puppy and shift great !!!! http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=127
says you have to remove the pcm and send it to them, is it hard to remove/get to?
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Is there any particular function of a shift kit you are looking for?
Most shift kits, especially in older transmissions (TH350, TH400, etc), are used, in part, to speed up the shift time. Typically the discs are slipping for a soft, slow, comfortable shift; however, this "comfortable" shift also generates more heat.
C5 transmissions can be tuned/programmed to change the shift points, shift speeds, etc,. You may find you get the firmer shifting benefit of a shift kit by just having your transmission tweaked and not having to tear into your trans.
Most shift kits, especially in older transmissions (TH350, TH400, etc), are used, in part, to speed up the shift time. Typically the discs are slipping for a soft, slow, comfortable shift; however, this "comfortable" shift also generates more heat.
C5 transmissions can be tuned/programmed to change the shift points, shift speeds, etc,. You may find you get the firmer shifting benefit of a shift kit by just having your transmission tweaked and not having to tear into your trans.