SHift Kit Removal

[snakegsu]

I just bought a 1992 Silverado 1500 with a 350ci motor and auto transmission. I am just going to use it for hunting and beating around. It has a "shift kit" in it that is for towing. I am ignorant to all mechanical matters but I know I don't like the way the truck shifts. It shifts pretty hard from 1-2 and not quite as hard as it progresses up thru gears. It seems like you really have to get into the gas to make it move in the lower gears, almost like it is geared really low for towing. I want to know how much of an expense I will be looking at to get it back into original "shifting conditions" which will obviously require removing the shift kit. Will it require replacing the shift kit with whatever was originally there or is the kit just an addition. Just looking for some ballpark figures so I don't get ripped when I take it to the tranny folks to get the work done.

[tegis12]

Well a new shift kit for newer trucks costs around $300 with a module. I don't think the overall design of the trans have changed much over the years. So to get the stock springs and such in there shouldn't cost more than $200, but don't hold me to it.

[snakegsu]

Well a new shift kit for newer trucks costs around $300 with a module. I don't think the overall design of the trans have changed much over the years. So to get the stock springs and such in there shouldn't cost more than $200, but don't hold me to it.

 

 

I appreciate it. At least I have a ballpark idea now. If they tell me $500, I won't be too surprised, but I'll know to get a second opinion if its much over that.

[ss454trk]

with a little luck, you may be able to get the TV cable adjusted to soften your shifts some. that might be all you need. there are several "shift kits" out there, so it depends also on which one was installed. a good tranny tech might be able to tweak down that 1-2 shift with out changing a lot. good luck!!