What does the TransGo do that the predator won't do?

 

The Transgo is a mechanical modification to the transmissions valve body. It will provide crisp sure and lighning quick shifys. It will also allow you to hold the gear longer and gives you the opportunity to downshift and upshift at will..There is NO substitute for this modification...NONE!

You can only increase line pressure with the PCM program but are limited to 89 Lbs.Psi. It's an improvement over stock shift but far from the results of the Transgo shift kit.! It's also a good idea to delete the Torque Management system in the PCM program as well..although not absolutely necessary.

More info on the Transgo .http://www.txchange.com/transgo.htm
The cost of the kit is about $100.00 and QUALIFIED installation should be about $180-$200. Good Luck! I believe the Transgo shigt kit is the best bang for the buck mod for the A4 out there..PERIOD! :yesnod:

 

The Predator will give you much more control of your tranny (how soft or hard or how slow or fast it shifts) you can make these adjustments easily anytime you like. With a shift kit if adjustments are to be made you will have to alter the tranny internally, by making adjustments inside your tranny.
High line pressures are not a good thing especially if you are running a stock tranny. High line pressures can damage your transmission. Check The Yank Converters web site under FAQs, Yank and other converter makers DO NOT recommend using shift kits with their products.

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[Modified by MC98, 4:31 PM 3/7/2003]

 

ok here we go!

 

The Predator base performance tune turns off Torque Management. I don't in real numbers know how fast the shift speed, or how high the pressure for shift firmness is if they are maxed out on the Predator. I am considering a transmission cooler as well, is this something that can be installed at the same time?

Thanks for the input :)

:cheers:

 

Hey PalmettoVetteMan listen to Vince he knows what he is talking about. Vince steered me to a transgo and he was 100% right the difference is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! besides as far as everything I have read about the transgo it will extend the life of your tranny not shorten it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUIMBO :seeya :seeya :seeya :seeya SEEYAAAH :party: :hurray:

 

How's part-throttle high-rpm shifting with the Transgo?

I don't do much full throttle in lower gears since I'll smoke tires and trigger traction control in 1st and 2nd. If I just want to accellerate quickly from a stop (to change lanes, etc), I'll lift before a shift so I don't break loose, but the trans delays shifting anyway and kicks roughly into the next gear. If I don't lift I'd trigger TC.

Sometimes I just want to accellerate quickly without all the drama my ATI causes.

 

he Predator will give you much more control of your tranny (how soft or hard or how slow or fast it shifts) you can make these adjustments easily anytime you like. With a shift kit if adjustments are to be made you will have to alter the tranny internally, by making adjustments inside your tranny.
High line pressures are not a good thing especially if you are running a stock tranny. High line pressures can damage your transmission. Check The Yank Converters web site under FAQs, Yank and other converter makers DO NOT recommend using shift kits with their products.

How do you think Predator firms shifts. If you know of another way other than line pressure I'm curious? Yank wants to limit their warranty. A properly set up Transgo will help the life of the trans.

Another advantage with Transgo is that it will firm the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts to be more like the 1-2. Programming only, will result in 1-2 being firmer than the rest.
FWIW I used one shim and programmed the rest of the way to my liking. If you use more than one shim and it is too firm for you, your in for another expense. :crazy:

 

That's odd:rolleyes: ..I have a YANK SS3800 and the combo works great!!


[Modified by vstella, 12:08 PM 3/8/2003]

 

Let me start off by saying that I trust Vince, but he is a strip warrior and I am certain the kit is the best on cars suited similarly.

I have the Predator and 3.42's in my auto, and it is the best choice for a daily driver that will never see the track. You can firm all shifts with pressure units, 1-2 2-3 3-4 individually you can decrease time of shift, or increase shift time as wanted. If you drove mine you would swear there is currently a shift kit in it, and chirps are rewarding from 1-2 when wanted. The Predator is also user friendly, in that you can change settings at will and until perfect for you.

I also had a shift kit, in fact a Transgo, installed in my previous TransAm. It was not removable once done, it was embarrasing in the rain (no traction) and it would shift just as hard at no throttle jarring everyone in it. It was setting 2 and would have required another teardown and $$$ to downgrade to setting 1.

I think everyone needs to find whats best for them based on their given situation. I also think that to make an informed decision, you should try both if available. Just my .02

If you had a convential transmission the shift kit is/was the ONLY way to go, but with computer aided tranny's you do have a choice and thats a great option. :leaving:

****I would suggest inviting RWTD to this post as he can provide a better synopsis of what the Predator actually does. The Shift changes 1-2 2-3 3-4 are time based (my error) in units, and shift pressure can be modified for normal driving and performance mode ****

also.....remember that your settings can be deleted in the Predator, leaving a vehicle without a trace of modification on resale, but once the Transgo is installed you cannot modify without additional $$$ .





[Modified by Killrwheels, 6:27 PM 3/8/2003]

 

You can firm all shifts, 1-2 2-3 3-4 individually
So you can change line pressure by each shift change and without changing the internals? Odd, since the line pressure in the system is global. People on this forum make choices based on what they're told. Are you certain?

 

My experiences from using several programs including..TTS Powerloader,Ed Wright, Superchips etc. is this.. that all the electronic PCM setting are limited to 89 lbs.line pressure and a absolute max is 90lbs. This will of course set a DIC code and be very uncomfortable do drive around. The aftermarket PCM programs will allow for some deviation of the setting by minimzing the TMS and adjusting the OSS in the transmoission. Again this is a electronic stetting....NOT a mechanical setting! The Transgo is no more than a modification of the valve body assemble and allows the passage of fluid through valves and spring pressure. The Acuator valve assembly is also affected when you insert 1-2 or even 3 spacers to again adjust line pressure and actuate the crisp durable shift. Bottom line is less time shifting thereby less friction ..less wear and tear on internals. This relates to a longer lasting more efficent transmission asd a vuital component to the driveline...IMO:yesnod:

I feel so strongly about this 35 year old and race tested product because it cured ALL my shifting ills when I had my first PT2400 T/C and new 3.42 gears installed. There was NO ...I repeat NO relief of any kind from ANY experienced tuner out there. The only modification that cured the problem was a Transgo shift kit!:smash:

When I get my car back from Mike Norris after he complete's my 382 stroker I invite ANYONE who tells me that a Predator or ANY PCM program will duplicate or even come close to the crisp sure and lighning quick shifts of a Transgo!

BTW..My car is a daily driver and I don't honestly feel there is any sacrifice of comfort ..but..There is an AZZ for every seat and everyone 's is different..Nuff' said... :D Have a nice day and thanks for letting me vent :rolleyes:

 

I went with the shift kit (2 shims) and still use the predator to tweak :D