Trans Shift Kit

[Jersey Tahoe LT]

I have a friend who bought a (Transgo?) Shift Kit for a 4l60E for his Firebird but he has the older Trans in his so he can't use it. I can get it for $100. I was curiouse if it was worth it on the trucks. I have the 99 Tahoe. I think it would really help get some more power out of the tranny with smoother shifts. It has washers to make the shifts faster and harder. I would only make them a little faster but not rediculous. So would this help the life of tranny as well? I really haven't heard a lot of folks on here that have them. Thanks in advance.

 

Later,

Brandon

[Black02Silverado]

Any time you can get the transmission to shift firmer and faster your reducing heat and that is the main enemy, heat. If you don't mind the firmer shifts and the added cost of the kit then go for it.

 

I plan on getting one, just got to wait for the funds to grow.

[Chris97K1500]

Don't mean to change the direction of the thread, but I've also been considering getting a trans shift kit. My question deals with which one is the best for the money, are there any to stay away from? B&M have one, but it's only around 40$, is it any good? Thanks, Chris

[Jersey Tahoe LT]

No problem Chris I also had this question. And thanks for that info Black.

 

Later,

brandon

[Chris97K1500]

Thanks, Brandon! I didn't want to steal the post! I just called my local offroad/performance shop, they recommended one by JET, it's going to cost me 120$. It plugs directly into the trans harness and has 4 different selections for the firmness of shifting.

[jimw]

Just had the Trans Go install with the predator programmer. It's setup up in betwenn Stage 1 and 2. WOW! What a difference. I barked the tires at WOT this morning(the road was damp). The main reason I did this is to help extend the life of the tranny. The side benefits are nice too. I'm adding a S?C so I needed to do this 1st to help protect the tranny.

 

I'm not familar with other brands but I was steered towards Transgo by a few people. I was going to install a superservo also but my trans guy didn't like the kit I got so I'm sending it back. I think the newer >99 trucks have the vette servo already in them.

Goodluck

jim

[Jersey Tahoe LT]

That is what I wanted to hear Jim. Thanks. And Chris. I am going with the Trans GO. 1 because a friend has it and it will be $!00 not $120. 2. My buddie put his in on his Firebird and had no problems. And 3. is because it replaces springs nad what not with hevier duty components.

 

Later,

Brandon

[Chris97K1500]

How does the Transgo kit work, is it a plug n play, or more to it? Also, where online is a good place to look for this kit. Chris

[Jersey Tahoe LT]

I know that it has some new springs and what not. I is normally $150 but at truck performance . com it is only $105. If you go to summit racingthey might have a pic of what is included.

 

Later,

Brandon