New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech Basic Technical Questions & Advice
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Shift Kits?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 22, 2011 | 06:12 PM
  #1  
n2o98T.A's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default Shift Kits?

I have a 98 TA with stock automatic transmission.
id like to get a Shift Kit installed in it.When I called the race shop in my city they said they can Tune my car and it will do the exact same thing as a Shift Kit.
Is this true?
Would it be better to get a Shift Kit and a Tune?
I'm still learning so all help is appreciated!
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2011 | 07:01 PM
  #2  
ULTIMATEORANGESS's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 10,985
Likes: 23
From: eatontown,nj
Default

a tune will get it shifting well but sometimes i like to shift mine myself.
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 03:18 PM
  #3  
Shutdown Theory's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Afghanistan
Default

are you done with your mods for awhile? is so get a good tune
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 07:34 PM
  #4  
tommyd2006's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: southern ohio
Default

i have an 01 ss that i just put a shift kit in and its awsome but im glad i dont drive it every day because im just watin on it to break it shifts good and firm when cruisin but if you cram into it itll bark the tires when it shifts which i think is really cool but prepare for it to break cause i know its goin to
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:12 AM
  #5  
JustAFooL's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (45)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,844
Likes: 1
From: Tennessee
Default

Originally Posted by tommyd2006
i have an 01 ss that i just put a shift kit in and its awsome but im glad i dont drive it every day because im just watin on it to break it shifts good and firm when cruisin but if you cram into it itll bark the tires when it shifts which i think is really cool but prepare for it to break cause i know its goin to
Chirping tires is average on a crisp shift. Just because its doing that, don't start worrying about something breaking. Thats all part of the game man!
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:25 PM
  #6  
MonmouthCtyLS7's Avatar
TECH Junkie
15 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954
Likes: 34
From: Rotonda West Florida
Default

Up to you, Ive never found a need for a shift kit...Id worry about bolt ons/stall/tune first.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:27 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE