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Old 02-22-2011 | 06:12 PM
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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!
Old 02-22-2011 | 07:01 PM
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a tune will get it shifting well but sometimes i like to shift mine myself.
Old 02-23-2011 | 03:18 PM
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are you done with your mods for awhile? is so get a good tune
Old 02-23-2011 | 07:34 PM
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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
Old 02-24-2011 | 11:12 AM
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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!
Old 02-24-2011 | 01:25 PM
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Up to you, Ive never found a need for a shift kit...Id worry about bolt ons/stall/tune first.




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