trans go = best shift kit or no?
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Re: trans go = best shift kit or no? Yeah but I think a shift kit is more work, IMO, than a head swap. I have only done a head swap on a Turbo Buick so my end is limited with an LS1 headswap.
But you are on your back doing a shift kit. Everything has to be super clean. Very organized. If you have problems/can't get something done correctly you have to call someone. The valve body needs to be torqued correctly. 2-4 band clearance needs to be set properly. Etc! Lots of work.
Then you have to hold tools over head for a few min at a time, this makes fatigue inset easily...and the cramped working quarters are not fun either.
But you are on your back doing a shift kit. Everything has to be super clean. Very organized. If you have problems/can't get something done correctly you have to call someone. The valve body needs to be torqued correctly. 2-4 band clearance needs to be set properly. Etc! Lots of work.
Then you have to hold tools over head for a few min at a time, this makes fatigue inset easily...and the cramped working quarters are not fun either.
Re: trans go = best shift kit or no?
The kit needs to be 100% as per the instructions. There is no need for a halfassed install, that would most likely cause more harm than good.
8 hrs isn't that bad. Even a typical tranny guy takes around 4 hours to do one.
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From: Troy, AL
Re: trans go = best shift kit or no? I have a TCI shift kit and am well pleased with it. It's been in the car for about 11,000 miles. The shifts are quick, firm, but not jerky or abrupt. A perfect stree/strip shiftkit, IMO.
I've had TransGos before as well. I was also pleased with them. As said before, the TCI is an easier install.
I've had TransGos before as well. I was also pleased with them. As said before, the TCI is an easier install.
