Shift Kit??
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Shift Kit??
I have been told by a few people that a shift kit would be a great investment for my truck. They say it will greatly increase the life of it and give much stronger shifts. I was wondering where would be a good place to order one from. Also if anyone has one i would like any tips on installing it or any input on the differences it made.
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It's easy, and you can do it with the trans still in the truck. I did this on a C6, drop the pan, pull the valve body out, follow the directions included in the kit, they're very simple, and put the valve body back in. I used the "heavy duty" shift improver kit from B&M, which I bought at the local parts store. It quickens the shifts, not "tire chirping" though with the heavy duty setup. It will make your trans last longer. Mind you, this C6 is behind a 460, and I don't know if there'd be a difference being behind a diesel.
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Well i just got done installing it. Went it alright, you have to make sure to read the instructions extremely closely though. Took me most of 5 hours. Worked fine the only problem that I had was that i didnt have enough ATF so it would just slip but fixed that. Seems to shift a little quicker and better.
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Most of the better shift kits do exactly that. The simlply open up or add new orific holes to allow fluid to flow more quickly do do what ever needs to be done. Either actuate the proper valve more quickly or make the clutch pistons fill with fluid more quickly.
Nice thing about the drilling method (if done right) is you can reduce shift time without adding line pressure to the mix.
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ok i am looking at getting a b&m shift kit what do you guys think i should get i do alot of towing and my truck dosnt have a good rep with trannys it is on its 4th one in 150000 miles
STAGE 1. HEAVY DUTY Firm positive shifts without the loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. Recommended for regular passenger vehicles.
STAGE 2. STREET / STRIP Provides positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. This level is for the enthusiast who wants the hardest quickest possible shift.
STAGE 1. HEAVY DUTY Firm positive shifts without the loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. Recommended for regular passenger vehicles.
STAGE 2. STREET / STRIP Provides positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. This level is for the enthusiast who wants the hardest quickest possible shift.
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When I did mine, I did the B&M heavy duty setup, and it made a difference, especially when pulling a load. The shifts were firmer, but not "wind it out and chirp the tires" firmer, and they were quicker, so the clutches or whatever goes on inside an auto trans were hooking together quicker, which supposedly helps for wear.
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i know i see you giving him a hard time all the time haha i was just wondering if anyone has tried the street strip version i am just worried that if i put it in i wont like it and i dont know if you can take it out i have never put a shift kit in i know my blazer has one and my f150 had one and when it would shif into second it would chirp the tires untill my girlfriend and i got in a fight after that i needed a new cell phone and a tranny haha maybe towing 14000lbs a couple times last year may have had a part in it too thats why i bought the diesel