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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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6.0l/4l80E combo in my chevelle, it made 391hp/384fpt,tranny has 54k on it from a van.... tuner turn up the shift firmness a little bit, Why would or should I consider a shift kit? I don't really want this tranny to bang shift into each gear but shift firm on wide open runs! Advice on should I consider a kit and which one! Thanks alot..
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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Direct clutch is a weak link in a stock 80e. The HD-2 kit helps fix this problem.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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transgo hd2 addresses the direct clutch hub issue. It dual feeds it to fix this problem. Its an easy install that doesn't take long.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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The transgo kit allows you to increase the apply diameter of the direct clutch by using their 3 piece separator plate. This process can be completed (and improved over the transgo kit) without the kit, but the kit makes it much simpler for the do it your self/never done it before mechanic. It also allows you to tailor your shift firmness.
Your largest performance gain is going to be in a good converter.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Detroit Gearbox
The transgo kit allows you to increase the apply diameter of the direct clutch by using their 3 piece separator plate. This process can be completed (and improved over the transgo kit) without the kit, but the kit makes it much simpler for the do it your self/never done it before mechanic. It also allows you to tailor your shift firmness.
Your largest performance gain is going to be in a good converter.
It allows you do dual feed the directs without taking the transmission apart.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Thanks alot, think I'll order a kit...Im running a yank 3200 convertor already...
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