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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Within a week or so i will be installing a TC/Tranny cooler. Will a shift kit help out alot? All ready searched and found nothing. And what is the best bang for the buck shift kit.. Thanks.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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Go with a transgo shift kit....a shift kit is a great bang for the buck..my girlfriend has one a it is great....they say it acually helps the life of the trans...But a little hard on the tires she churps them at low rpms all the time .....if your getting all that work done just throw in the extra little bit and get one you won't be dissapointed
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A must? No, but it sure makes the shifts feel better after a TC install. It will also help to reduce clutch slippage and possibily extend the life of the clutch packs.....
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Guess the answer is a yes! I wil call up TSP and get one. So, the Transgo shift kit is the best one on the market right now?
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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Best to my knowlege.......
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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From what ive heard it comes with a video right? Will need that.
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What about the B & M Transpak that lets you keep the factory settings in drive mode? This would make daily driving easier by not chirping the tires all the time, wouldn't it?
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Yes you it comes with video to install and it is helpful because the instructions are vague. Transgos shift really nice i think you wont be disapointed. I never drove a car with B&M so I dont know how they drive.
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