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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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After searching, I can't find a perfect answer. From my research, I would say TransGo, Thrasher, or Intense.

Thoughts and suggestions?

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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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if look on here im pretty sure there are atleast 2 threads on the transgo kit. they both said they really liked them. in my opinion i would get the transgo kit
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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Any war stories on which one would be better guys? I'm still deciding between Intense and TransGo and have contacted TEP and Intense regarding the product. Intense may be more refined but is geared towards harder shifting. Also, I question the reputation of Intense...

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Default shift kit

It sounds like you answered your own question. I went with the transgo shift kit but I did a few other things at the same time (transmission flush, dogbone with polymount). I was very very happy with the results.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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springs in a kit will generally shorten the **** time, while the washers will make it **** harder. Don't install all the washers if you are concerned about hard shifting.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 06 SS
springs in a kit will generally shorten the **** time, while the washers will make it **** harder....
hmmm...

**** quicker? **** harder?? can usually accomplish that by goin to Taco Bell....

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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That was funny Lew! You can occasionally get a couple of Pink Taco's there too. lol...

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Another thread takes a turd for the worst.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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sorry back on the topic of shift kits
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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lol... I have had the ZZP sk and the TransGo twice now and I will always go with the TransGo from now on. The TransGo and Intense are quite similar. I think the TransGo is cheaper so go with that one.

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Research project finally ended guys.

I spent many hours researching various forum, posts, emailing companies, talking to techs, ect.

And the winner is..... Intense.

Chris from Intense is by far the best person to deal with of any company I've researched. He gave me direct and straight facts and was very detail oriented in his responses and didn't just say, "our kit is the most complete and best."

Furthermore, their kit is the most complete. Check out the various pictures of the kits...that alone will sell you. Look at the additional springs and orings.

Thanks for everyone's help!
Tom
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Originally Posted by Brian396
Another thread takes a turd for the worst.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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I was starting to think that was too subtle.
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