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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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From: Terre Haute, Indiana
Car: 1985 Camaro
Engine: 350 .030 over (355)
Transmission: 700-R4
Looking for a shift kit...

I just put a new cam in my car so here's what I've got as of right now:
Hedman Headers & Y-pipe
Flowmaster 3" cat-back (no cat.)
Edelbrock Performer EPS intake manifold
Holley 600cfm carb. w/ vc. secondaries
Cam w/ .465" lift and 224* duration @ .050

I felt a pretty nice difference with the new cam in but my car shifts so slow. I think a shift kit would help a LOT but I can't decide on one. Should I get the cheap $30 one from B&M and get a Corvette servo or get a transgo shift kit? I'm trying to save $$$ but I'm not gonna get something just because its the cheapest. Can any of you give me some suggestions?
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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I've heard good things about transgo kits. If you want a firm shift you can always replace the main spring with a solid rod, you'll chirp every gear . Can't remember the exact name of the spring though.
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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Car: 1985 Camaro
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Originally posted by Z28cross-fire
I've heard good things about transgo kits. If you want a firm shift you can always replace the main spring with a solid rod, you'll chirp every gear . Can't remember the exact name of the spring though.
Where's the spring at? I'm not too good w/ trannys.
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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In my opinion, B&M makes a good , cheap, kit. I have used many and set them on super firm. If the 1-2 shift is too firm, you can swap the white spring into thw 1-2 accumulator to soften it up. You will learn about these parts from the detailed instructions in the kit.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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The Trans-Go modified Performance Shift kit that I carry has the large boost valves, Corvette servo, and offers smooth 1-2 part throttle shifts, and firm WOT shifts. It offers much more than the B&M valve body kit, especialy if you go inside the transmission.
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