Which shift kit? (full manual valve body)

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Jul 23, 2013 | 08:52 AM

badformulaLS1

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Which shift kit? (full manual valve body)

Hi, might be some stupid questions here but I want to convert my trans to have a full manual valve body. Transgo offers two kits, the HD2 and the 4L60e 3 (links below). One states that the trans will be stick shift, with full manual control. The other says "Holds 1st, 2nd, 3rd to any speed.
Backshifts to 3rd, 2nd & 1st by moving the lever.." which also sounds like full manual control to me. I'm looking for the one I have to shift all the time.

http://transgoonline.com/products.ph...dcountview=Yes

http://transgoonline.com/products.ph...dcountview=Yes

Also, does anyone recommend any other kits over these?
What else do I need and what should the total cost come out to?

Thanks.

Jul 23, 2013 | 10:14 AM

72blownvert

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You need the 4l60E-3 kit that gives you full manual control.

Jul 23, 2013 | 10:25 AM

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You need the 4l60E-3 kit that gives you full manual control.

Thanks, besides the kit itself, is there anything else I have to purchase or would I be all set with the just the kit?

Jul 23, 2013 | 01:20 PM

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I would suggest a new separator plate - Transgo sells a universal one that you then drill according to their instructions and your engine type. The shift kit likely has more drilling instructions. Separator plates get worn from the steel check ***** hitting them. Sonnax makes Torlon check ***** that eliminate such wear.

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