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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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would a b&m heavy duty shift kit help a 4.9 with a C6 get a better launch and smoke the tires if i held it
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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Transgo, all the way.
A shift kit won't help a sick transmission though.
Or a better launch.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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It won't change anything on take off, (that totally dependent on the power or lack thereof from the engine). It will help make firmer 1-2 and 2-3 shifts that might bark the tires when shifting. Trannies often run cooler and last longer with shift kits by reducing the overlap (dragged out soft feel) during the shifts.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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thanks for the info the truck came from a older man who never went over 30 and i bought it for my first truck and wanted to make it a little bit snappier on the shifts but as far as i know the transmission is all good
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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Be careful. You could break something inside after all those years.

Like the band.
Then it will be off to the *** kicking tree.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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its got a new trans and motor so im not worried about that
 
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