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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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I bought a 99 trans am back in november and since I got it I noticed that it doesn't like to shift into 3rd gear when I'm racing. I know it came with a shift kit before I got it but wasn't sure if that would cause it. I should shift into 3rd around 95 mph but instead it will red line and the needle will start bouncing back. I have to let off the gas completely for 2-3 seconds for it to shift. I just wanted to know what could cause it. thanks
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 07:19 PM
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trans go shift kit has nothing to do with it, you are hitting the rev limiter, don't do that
you need to check your shift points
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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The shift points are determined by the computer right? If I got the hypertech chip or that programmer would that change it? I was just wondering if when they installed the shift kit if they could have messed up the transmission. thanks for answering
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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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trans go shift kit is installed in case if you have high stall TC, otherwise you don't need it.
Yes, HPP3 should help you in changing your shift points!
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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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When you say, "I should shift into 3rd around 95 mph but instead it will red line and the needle will start bouncing back." Do you mean when you hit redline the needle kind of bounces back and seems like its not applying gas for a second?
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