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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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Default Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

I was just wondering if you guys with Transgo Shift Kits could give me your input/experiences on your 1, 2 or 3 washer kits. Obviously, the 3 washer will provide the best performance and the worst drivability, and the 1 washer the least performance and best drivability (of the 3)...but I am wondering if any of you that have gone with a 3 washer have eventually taken one out and been happy with it and vice versa....The kit will be going in my '01 with a vig 3200.....also the car is my daily driver but does not see a ton of miles....

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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:11 PM
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

Did mine with 2. Good balance. Three would be too harsh for a daily driver, IMO.
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

I used 2 washers with my Vig2800 and with the Vig3200. The transmission shifts almost as firm as it did before the TC install.
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

I'm running a ST-3800 which is fairly loose so three washers works great. I installed the kit before the converter so I put about 100 miles on the car with just the kit and three washers was a little harsh at WOT but otherwise liveable.
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 06:45 AM
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

I have the 3 washers with my Vig 2800 and the shifts are perfect. Precise but never violent is the best way to describe it. 3 washers would be too much on a stock verter but its been fine for me.
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 10:22 AM
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

i've got 2 on mine with the PI3200. i love the crisp shifts. i'll probably try 3 for fun afer the spawn of satan (TM) is deleted from the car. either way, you'll love getting rid of those sluggish shifts. good luck

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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 07:34 PM
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I have two in mine and i wish i would of put the third one in.{lost it } <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 07:47 PM
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I have 3 in mine. It works well for me, but I have a TCOM and can adjust my line pressure by TPS on the fly.
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

I ran two washers with my Vig 3200, and it was perfect for me. Now that I have the PT4400 in, I'd definitely like to have three washers. It's pretty soggy.
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

I have 2 and I am happy with it.
I have a SY 3500 and 3.42s also.
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 02:43 AM
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Default Re: Transgo Guys - 1, 2, or 3 washers?

just did two with the vig 3200 and wouldnt think it could get any better......especially doing them from over a stock 4L60E
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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I did 3 at first then went to 2... took the edge off for me...
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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Whats with you guyz?!?! Only 2?!?! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

3 here... I slight kick on the 1-2 mildly pulling away from a light is always the reminder that your not driving a BUICK... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Because I so used to it the stock 02 feels like MUD... Gotta get that 'fixed' soon.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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