how much of a difference will a shift kit make?
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From: surrey, b.c, canada
how much of a difference will a shift kit make? what can you expect to get out of a shift kit besides firmer shifts. better time? or just firmer shifts and churping third 
haha im rebuilding my tranny so im just wondering
haha im rebuilding my tranny so im just wondering 
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The Trans-Go Performance Shift kit "as is" will not do much. There are a few modifications that can be done easily to your kit that will make a big difference in terms of capacity, longevity, and shift smoothness/firmness at part throttle & WOT.
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Originally Posted by PBA
The Trans-Go Performance Shift kit "as is" will not do much. There are a few modifications that can be done easily to your kit that will make a big difference in terms of capacity, longevity, and shift smoothness/firmness at part throttle & WOT.
how much of a difference will a shift kit make? in terms of ET, the difference will be minimal, if any. in terms for shifting, it will make a noticeable difference, dependent on which level of firmness you choose. i would also venture to say that a mild shiftkit would increase the life expectancy of your transmission, barring much abuse.
i installed the transgo full race/high stall shift kit because of my 4k stall. now 1-2 will snap necks on drag radials + prepped track, and 2-3 will "scratch". i feel that particular level of firmness is a bit much for the stock tranny. i have 10k HARD miles on that setup, including 100+ track passes and haven't had any problems - yet. i know i am on borrowed time with my weakass stock tranny and HARSH shift kit + 4k stall...
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i installed the transgo full race/high stall shift kit because of my 4k stall. now 1-2 will snap necks on drag radials + prepped track, and 2-3 will "scratch". i feel that particular level of firmness is a bit much for the stock tranny. i have 10k HARD miles on that setup, including 100+ track passes and haven't had any problems - yet. i know i am on borrowed time with my weakass stock tranny and HARSH shift kit + 4k stall...
edit: read author's sig..
