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  • NEED ADVICE - trans go shift kit - Y/N???

    i just ordered my gears from SLP. i'm getting 3.42s w/ LSD. i already have a 3500 stall tc. do i need/would i benefit from a trans go shift kit? what about the B&M electric shift plus? anyone? what about the installs on either of the 2... are they do-it-yourself-ers? thanks for any help!
    neil O>

    [ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Blk Bird ]</p>
    1999 Pontiac Firebird W68 Ram Air<br />3800 Series II V6 A4<p>Appearance: <br />Black, Ram Air Hood, Ground Effects, T-Tops, Silver Decals by Firebat, <br />Stock 16\" Chrome 5-Star Wheels, Chrome WS6 Dual Exhaust Tips<p>Performance:<br />Yank Super Thruster 3500 Torque Converter, 3.42 gears w/ OEM Zexel Torsen LSD, Jet Stage II chip, 180* Thermostat, B&M Transmission Cooler, Whisper Lid, K&N, Free Ram Air, 1/2\" Raised Airbox, Custom 2.5\" Catback Exhaust w/ Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler, Nitto 555R Drag Radials (back), Goodyear Eagle GSC 245/50ZR16 (front)

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    i would definitly go with a trans-go. the b&m shift improver is crap. the trans-go will go great with your converter. it will also improve the life of your tranny. also you can do the shift kit yourself but i would recommend letting a professional install it. it isnt that much if i remember correctly. also if you do the shift kit, buy the v8 servo. you will definitly love the shift kit.
    <b>2000 Firebird </b><br /><i>old setup </i>- Automatic Whisper lid, Borla catback, shift kit w/ V8 servo, 3.42 gears w/ LSD, PI 3000 converter, <br /><br /><i>14.703@90.92, 2.01 60\' </i>(intake and exhaust)<br /><br /><i> new setup </i> swapped over to LS1 413.9rwhp/398.7rwtq<br /><a href=\"http://www.thunderracing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.thunderracing.com</a>

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      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> it will also improve the life of your tranny <hr></blockquote>

      Not true, the shift kit raises fluid pressure in your transmission and will cause more wear & tear on it. Basically you are pushing your transmission to the edge on stock components not really designed to handle the stress.

      If you want firmer shifts come hell or high water, then the shift kit is definitely a better way to go than any electronic means of firming up shifts. Especially the B&M shift plus, it is known to cause electronic & tranny damage.

      I would not put a shift kit in a daily driver if it had the stock transmission. Its a good way to induce slippage, or speed up the aging of your transmission.

      On a built transmission, a shift kit is fine, however. But then again, on a well built transmission, you shouldn't need one.

      Installs on both can be do-it-yourself. The transgo is considerably harder, but people have done it themselves.

      I'm no expert on the subject, so here is a really good read.
      http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...&f=23&t=000980

      [ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: strobhen ]</p>
      2001 75th Anniversary V6 Pewter Firebird w/ Chrome Wheels, T-Tops, & Y87<br />Mods: Free Ram Air, !Silencer, Holley Filter, Full 3\" Hooker Catback, 3\" Cat<br />Best time: 15.095 at 90.00 MPH with a 2.127 60\'

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      • #4
        thanks for the advice guys, i appreciate opinions on both sides of the issue.
        neil O.
        1999 Pontiac Firebird W68 Ram Air<br />3800 Series II V6 A4<p>Appearance: <br />Black, Ram Air Hood, Ground Effects, T-Tops, Silver Decals by Firebat, <br />Stock 16\" Chrome 5-Star Wheels, Chrome WS6 Dual Exhaust Tips<p>Performance:<br />Yank Super Thruster 3500 Torque Converter, 3.42 gears w/ OEM Zexel Torsen LSD, Jet Stage II chip, 180* Thermostat, B&M Transmission Cooler, Whisper Lid, K&N, Free Ram Air, 1/2\" Raised Airbox, Custom 2.5\" Catback Exhaust w/ Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler, Nitto 555R Drag Radials (back), Goodyear Eagle GSC 245/50ZR16 (front)

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