I plan on putting in a B&M shift improver kit in the next couple of weeks and was wondering what all i need to do it? obviously i need the kit, a new seal for the pan, a filter, fluid (how much fluid do i need?), anything else im missing? I may add a temperature gauge as well. is there anything else i can upgrade while im in there to extend the life of my transmission?

 

well nevermind.. i just looked on the B&M website to confirm the price of the kit and it looks like their out of stock..

what does everyone recommend for a shift kit? B&M is sold out. Any other brands?

 

how about the transgo?

TransGo Performance AODE-HD2 - TransGo Performance Shift Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

you can get the b&m kit at most any parts store locally too. once i fix my motormounts ill let ya know how it shifts with the b&m stage 1 kit. right not with broken mounts its BAD lol
but heres a good writeup incluting parts needed and even tools required. took me about 2hrs taking my time to install.
B&M Shift Kit Install on E4OD in 1994 F-150 - Ford Muscle Forums : Ford Muscle Cars Tech Forum

one thing i will recommend tho is to get one of the stay put filter clips. my filter fell out 2days after the kit install.heres a link to the clip. im sure you could find it other places as well.
E40D / 4R100 Stay Put Filter Clip

 

sorry just assumed you had an e4od.... lol well if you did the previous post would have been helpfull....

 

haha thanks for the try. i did look and i think i can find a B&M kit from summit or some other place though! would i still need that little clip? the install would basically be about the same as on the e40d wouldnt it?

 

the bummer about both the E4OD and the 4r70w is they are computer controlled. you can make changes to the valvebody with a shiftkit and see some improvment but the shiftpoints and such still wont change to much. Your advantage is you should be able to get the computer in your truck tuned and the shiftpoints and pressure setup better. its a bit more difficult with the e4od due to the ecu restraints.

is the punisher building 4r70w valvebodys? he would be the guy to go to if so. his e4od valvebodys smoke any store bought kit.

 

i dont think he is.. if anyone knows that he is please let me know!

my problems arent really with the shift points. i think i would be happy if the shifts were just quicker and a little firmer which is what these shift kits do anyway right?

 

.....Its not bad , be careful of the drill bits with the kit , they break easy , a small bottle jack helps with the second gear shift spring , if you don't want tire spining shifts use the stage 1 towing....the temp gauge is a good idea , so is a cooler if it dosn't have one....

 

after replacing the motor and tranny mounts in my truck i now feel the wat the b&m shift kit its suposed to feel and i like it. the bad/broken mounds made it horrible. but with those fixed i like it alot.

 

I would use the Trans-Go over the B&M. Just a preferance.

 

i sure bet that feels some nice now after all this time!
iv been following your ongoing issue since the install.
i like my B&M kit too.

 

We've had good luck with a TransGo kit in an E4OD, but the instructions were vague at best.