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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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which shift kit???

I cant decide which shift kit to get for my 97 psd with a e4od. I can get a transgo tugger localy but I want to make sure I'm going to be happy with the way it shifts. I have done countless searches and it just seems like whichever shift kit or valve body anyone has installed that is the one that they recomend.

So my question is has anyone installed more than 1 diferent shift kit or valve body and if so for what reason?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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I've installed a Sonnax, tricumulator kit and a BTS valve body on 2 different trucks. The BTS is hands down a better kit, but more $$. The sonnax kit can be harsh shifting.

I believe the BTS VB is a trans go kit but better, not sure though.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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No experience here but I have never heard of anybody with any problems with a BTS VB.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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I dont own a auto tranny but without a doubt I would be calling BTS for a shift kit if I did.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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I have tried the Sonnex. Now I am going to BTS.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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does anyone have an opinion on which is better between the bts valve body and the factory tech valve body? I think I am down to those two for a choice.
 

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they cost the same I think. I would go BTS everyday of the week and twice on Sunday
 
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