Confused. Which transgo shift kit is right??
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Staging Lane
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Confused. Which transgo shift kit is right?? I've got a 2006 GXP and I'm wanting to install a shift kit. The car does have the TapShift. From what I've read there could be different kits due to the TapShift. Could someone hook me up with some info on this? I just need to know which kit to get. Thanks.
This is the one I used, it says
FITS: 4T65E 97-08 "Including Volvo 4T65E" NOTE: TipTronic units SK 4T65E Kit will work except for Boost Valve assembly.
I think the boost valve is in the valve body and I didn't remove that. Seemed to firm up the shift a little. Lots of people on here have Transgo, someone will probably chime in who knows more. Easy install. Good luck
FITS: 4T65E 97-08 "Including Volvo 4T65E" NOTE: TipTronic units SK 4T65E Kit will work except for Boost Valve assembly.
I think the boost valve is in the valve body and I didn't remove that. Seemed to firm up the shift a little. Lots of people on here have Transgo, someone will probably chime in who knows more. Easy install. Good luck
I am doing a TransGo shift kit in the wife's 08 GP GXP. I have a couple of questions.
So will the sonnax boost valve work in a GXP with tap shift?
Is boost valve necessary?
Is there any other parts I should be ordering with the kit?
Thanks in advance for any help. Been researching for hours and not finding the answers I'm looking for.
So will the sonnax boost valve work in a GXP with tap shift?
Is boost valve necessary?
Is there any other parts I should be ordering with the kit?
Thanks in advance for any help. Been researching for hours and not finding the answers I'm looking for.
I am doing a TransGo shift kit in the wife's 08 GP GXP. I have a couple of questions.
So will the sonnax boost valve work in a GXP with tap shift?
Is boost valve necessary?
Is there any other parts I should be ordering with the kit?
Thanks in advance for any help. Been researching for hours and not finding the answers I'm looking for.
So will the sonnax boost valve work in a GXP with tap shift?
Is boost valve necessary?
Is there any other parts I should be ordering with the kit?
Thanks in advance for any help. Been researching for hours and not finding the answers I'm looking for.
http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...4T65E-SKCK.htm
http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...e-Kit-K098.htm
Is this located in the valve body?While no special tools may be required to install this, most of the inexpensive shift kits don't really get into the valve body. I only used the springs and spacers from my Trans-Go kit, which is what I believe most do as anything more requires dissembling the valve body. Can you confirm if these can be installed without major disassembly or is that the case with these parts. Thanks
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Is this located in the valve body?While no special tools may be required to install this, most of the inexpensive shift kits don't really get into the valve body. I only used the springs and spacers from my Trans-Go kit, which is what I believe most do as anything more requires dissembling the valve body. Can you confirm if these can be installed without major disassembly or is that the case with these parts. Thanks
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Verdad Gallardo Not me. I installed the easy part, and it did very little. In the past I've always used B+M shift improver or Transpacks in my cars. This is only the 2nd Transgo kit I've used. Its totally different and not apples to apples but those kits ripped the tires on a gear shift. Wasn't expecting that out of this after reading the reviews anyway, but it would have been nice. My trans is probably too far gone for that to be a good thing anyway lol.
Here's the one I bought. $37.95 plus free shipping and it shipped rather fast.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190814516347
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190814516347
Speaking of the transmission problems in general, is there anything special in TEP Stage 1 High Performance complete kit that cannot be pieced together separately or locally?
The kit for reference: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...e-Kits_c10.htm
I found a local shop that seems knowledgeable about these transmissions and is kind of skeptical of what Dave has to offer. They're essentially saying that there's nothing too special about what he's including in this base kits.
If I bring them the transmission out of the car and the parts, they'll charge me 5 hours of labor at $75 per hour.
The kit for reference: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...e-Kits_c10.htm
I found a local shop that seems knowledgeable about these transmissions and is kind of skeptical of what Dave has to offer. They're essentially saying that there's nothing too special about what he's including in this base kits.
If I bring them the transmission out of the car and the parts, they'll charge me 5 hours of labor at $75 per hour.
Speaking of the transmission problems in general, is there anything special in TEP Stage 1 High Performance complete kit that cannot be pieced together separately or locally?
The kit for reference: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...e-Kits_c10.htm
I found a local shop that seems knowledgeable about these transmissions and is kind of skeptical of what Dave has to offer. They're essentially saying that there's nothing too special about what he's including in this base kits.
If I bring them the transmission out of the car and the parts, they'll charge me 5 hours of labor at $75 per hour.
The kit for reference: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...e-Kits_c10.htm
I found a local shop that seems knowledgeable about these transmissions and is kind of skeptical of what Dave has to offer. They're essentially saying that there's nothing too special about what he's including in this base kits.
If I bring them the transmission out of the car and the parts, they'll charge me 5 hours of labor at $75 per hour.
As far as whether or not what he does is "special" or not, thats a matter of opinion. Aside from the 300M input shaft, all of the other parts from the line pressure booster kit, to shift kit, and the borg warner high energy frictions and upgrades to the input clutch pack clearances, billet apply pistons, and 7/8" chain drive upgrade, all have been around for quite a while through transmission parts suppliers. I bought his stage 1 kit along with the 7/8" drive chain set and 3.29 gears from him just because its such a comprehensive kit that supplies EXACTLY what i was looking for in a high performance build. The borg warner frictions and steels are far superior to the raybestos zpack from everything I have been told by local trans shops and through my own research, so you can expect that anything you buy from him transmission wise will be of the utmost highest quality.
Here's a pic of the stage 1 kit and chain drive upgrade, my trans is actually at my local shop now getting all of these parts installed.
Speaking of the transmission problems in general, is there anything special in TEP Stage 1 High Performance complete kit that cannot be pieced together separately or locally?
The kit for reference: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...e-Kits_c10.htm
I found a local shop that seems knowledgeable about these transmissions and is kind of skeptical of what Dave has to offer. They're essentially saying that there's nothing too special about what he's including in this base kits.
If I bring them the transmission out of the car and the parts, they'll charge me 5 hours of labor at $75 per hour.
The kit for reference: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.co...e-Kits_c10.htm
I found a local shop that seems knowledgeable about these transmissions and is kind of skeptical of what Dave has to offer. They're essentially saying that there's nothing too special about what he's including in this base kits.
If I bring them the transmission out of the car and the parts, they'll charge me 5 hours of labor at $75 per hour.
Well I can speak from experience when I tell you that dave is a top notch guy over there, he's pretty much a one many army from what I know, which is why the transmissions have a bit of a long turn around time. But his rebuilds are impeccable and the parts that he offers are all top notch quality.
As far as whether or not what he does is "special" or not, thats a matter of opinion. Aside from the 300M input shaft, all of the other parts from the line pressure booster kit, to shift kit, and the borg warner high energy frictions and upgrades to the input clutch pack clearances, billet apply pistons, and 7/8" chain drive upgrade, all have been around for quite a while through transmission parts suppliers. I bought his stage 1 kit along with the 7/8" drive chain set and 3.29 gears from him just because its such a comprehensive kit that supplies EXACTLY what i was looking for in a high performance build. The borg warner frictions and steels are far superior to the raybestos zpack from everything I have been told by local trans shops and through my own research, so you can expect that anything you buy from him transmission wise will be of the utmost highest quality.
Here's a pic of the stage 1 kit and chain drive upgrade, my trans is actually at my local shop now getting all of these parts installed.
As far as whether or not what he does is "special" or not, thats a matter of opinion. Aside from the 300M input shaft, all of the other parts from the line pressure booster kit, to shift kit, and the borg warner high energy frictions and upgrades to the input clutch pack clearances, billet apply pistons, and 7/8" chain drive upgrade, all have been around for quite a while through transmission parts suppliers. I bought his stage 1 kit along with the 7/8" drive chain set and 3.29 gears from him just because its such a comprehensive kit that supplies EXACTLY what i was looking for in a high performance build. The borg warner frictions and steels are far superior to the raybestos zpack from everything I have been told by local trans shops and through my own research, so you can expect that anything you buy from him transmission wise will be of the utmost highest quality.
Here's a pic of the stage 1 kit and chain drive upgrade, my trans is actually at my local shop now getting all of these parts installed.
If the answer is no just have this transmission shop go thru it, install the shift kit yourself as well as the cooler and be done with it.
See above.
I installed the shift kit and cooler two weekends ago and after a few days, the temps started climbing again. I saw 255°F before I parked it. My torque converter is shot, so while I'm in there, I'd like to make it somewhat bullet proof for my rather modest engine aspirations.
I installed the shift kit and cooler two weekends ago and after a few days, the temps started climbing again. I saw 255°F before I parked it. My torque converter is shot, so while I'm in there, I'd like to make it somewhat bullet proof for my rather modest engine aspirations.