Kiss_My_99SS

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I just installed a TCI 3500 and the transmission shifts a lot softer. Which should I do: shift kit or tuning?

Scotty-Z

iTrader: (5)

I'd say shift kit because it has parts that achieve things that tuning alone can't.

koolaid_kid

iTrader: (21)

I would recommend the TransGo shift kit. My car went from soft (read slipping) shifts to leaving rubber on the asphalt on the 1-2 shifts. And the shifts, although firm, are still quite decent (not harsh).
My tuner agreed, it was the better choice.

The Sad

iTrader: (8)

I like my tuning. Shifts real strong from 1-2 (read barks tires) and pretty good going into 3rd.

Z28_Ninja

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i would say to do the tune now, and to do the shift kit well you have the tranny built (if you are going to have it built). with a tune and a few bolt ons (no converter) i was spinning the tires on the 1-2 shift with nittos drag radials. there is really only so hard you can have a tranny shift before you start to do real damge and a good tune can easily achive that. plus the tune will give you other benifits besides firmer shifting. just my .02 though.

vMaster0fPuppets

iTrader: (6)

both but have the tuning not harshin the shifts leave that to the shitftkit

Kiss_My_99SS

iTrader: (8)

What does it cost to get a shift kit installed?

Scotty-Z

iTrader: (5)

I think I would agree with this, but let me rephrase it:

"Get the tune and the shift kit, but don't let the tuner firm up your shifts. Leave that to the shift kit. If you get a shift kit AND have the tuner raise line pressure too much for your tranny, you'll fry it in no time."

I think some of the big transmission guys on the site have all agreed that the way to do it is the shift kit. A tune can only raise line pressure, and even then, it can't do it for wide-open throttle. A shift kit can do this, plus it lengthens the life of your tranny.

Once again: Go for the shift kit.

HAWK#549

shift kit.....i have a Trans Go and i couldnt be happier, and it was 150 installed.

MiaSSmaro98

iTrader: (9)

shift kit and remove tm if tranny is strong. if weak or alot of miles leave it alone.so beside line pressure and tm wat else can u tunein the tranny?