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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Whitch shiftkit should i get?

i found a few shiftkits im lookin at wich one would be best.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=TCI%2D376000&N=700+115&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=TRG%2D700&N=700+115&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=BMM%2D70239&N=700+115&autoview=sku

i also know theres one someplace modifies but i forget if anyone knows wich one im talkin about gimme the link please. i think it was dana or something?? im not sure.

thanks nate
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

i used the b&m shift kit though jegs on mine and it works great heres the part number if your intrested 130-7023
I also put in a corvette servo and a 2800 stall i can tell you it shifts amazing i can squeal the tires in 1st and 2nd then put it in od for cruising
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Yea thats what i want i want my 305 to chirp 2nd lol i want to be able to leave marks without holdin the brake lol/
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

www.700r4l60e.com =

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

theress a lot there but i couldnt find the one i saw along time ago. wich one would be the best one for me its just a street car might see the strip once but rreally just a street car. thanks nate
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

If you call or email Dana at ProBuilt, I'm sure he will dial in just what you need. I've had shiftkits from B&M and Superior in my car. Dana's modified TransGo shift kit is by far the best, smooth part throttle shifts and quick, clean and FIRM shifts at heavy or full throttle.
Bill
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

trans go with corvette servo.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

is it hard to instal a shift kit??
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

https://www.700r4l60e.com/store/prod...&cat=65&page=1

That is the shift kit to get
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Originally Posted by krisb410
Yep. That's the one I have. Love it.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

sweet then thats the one ima get since everyone likes it best thanks. Do you guys think its hard to instal a shift kit???
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

I wouldn't do it myself. But I've never taken a transmission apart before. I think I payed 3 hours labour to get a transmission shop to install it. There are A LOT of custom instructions with the Pro Built shift kits.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

do you guys think my car will chirp second with a shift kit? It almost chirped once after i changed the plugs and cap an rotor. Also should i get a diff tourqe cconverter with that setup or is the stock one ok idk how much power ima be making after i get the headers and other miscilenis items on. Another stupid question what exactly dose a tourqe converter do??
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Has any one ever done a b&m shiftkit in a 305 tbi setup? is it even worth it. i used to own a 2001 neon w/ a glasspack and a full length intake and short shift and i used to beat my buddys camaro 6cy. i think my my fire bird is a bit quiker but i also think a shift kit is an inexpensive thing to do. i also plan on a B&M mega shifter. pros cons ??????????????
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Car: 91 RS Camaro, 75 L82 Corvette
Engine: LO3, 383 Stroker
Transmission: 700R4, TH400
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.23 posi/LS1 discs, stock
Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

A majority of peeps here will pass on the B&M shift kit, and tell you to go with the custom Transgo shift kit from Dana and Probuilt Automatics. It's just a much better kit.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Originally Posted by krisb410
A majority of peeps here will pass on the B&M shift kit, and tell you to go with the custom Transgo shift kit from Dana and Probuilt Automatics. It's just a much better kit.

thanks for the quik response
does it install any differently than the b&m kit, does it truley need "customization" or is it like the other. i had planed on driveing to an autoparts store locally and buying the b&m kit cuz it is easier for me than ordering online. i guess my main concern is will it hurt the stock tranny or drive train without other mods, i also have the same question about the mega shifter. thanks again.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Car: 91 RS Camaro, 75 L82 Corvette
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Transmission: 700R4, TH400
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.23 posi/LS1 discs, stock
Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

The Probuilt/Transgo kit is just perfect, the kit is custom, not "customization" needed on the tranny. It is rumored that the B&M kit can and will harm your tranny, whereas the Transgo kit is actually beneficial for your tranny

How is it easier to drive to a store to buy it, when ordering online they deliver it right to you??????

If your car is a daily driver, I have heard that the mega shifter is a bad idea. Something about it being a bad shifter for a daily driver, but great if your car is mainly for the track.

I have a B&M kit that I bought but never installed, it's yours for $25 if you want it. I bought it, then did the research, and ended up buying the Probuilt/Transgo kit. I extremely recommend get the same kit as well.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Which part do you need to allow the car to go WOT in OD?
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Damn, you too lazy to do a search??? Here you go https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...own-valve.html
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Originally Posted by krisb410
Damn, you too lazy to do a search??? Here you go https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...own-valve.html
I would've searched but I didnt know what it was called. Thanks for the link!
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

Originally Posted by krisb410
The Probuilt/Transgo kit is just perfect, the kit is custom, not "customization" needed on the tranny. It is rumored that the B&M kit can and will harm your tranny, whereas the Transgo kit is actually beneficial for your tranny

How is it easier to drive to a store to buy it, when ordering online they deliver it right to you??????

If your car is a daily driver, I have heard that the mega shifter is a bad idea. Something about it being a bad shifter for a daily driver, but great if your car is mainly for the track.

I have a B&M kit that I bought but never installed, it's yours for $25 if you want it. I bought it, then did the research, and ended up buying the Probuilt/Transgo kit. I extremely recommend get the same kit as well.

thanks for the info! it is a daily diver but, iv allways driven standerd and i wouldnt mind the manual shifts. i always wanted one before but never had an automatic before now. and i think it would be cool. i might not go with a b&m shift kit though. also i dont have a credit cad thats why its easyer to buy locally. i know alot of stuff is cheaper online but is hard to get some one to buy stuff online with me. im definitly going to do it to get my car audio though.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Re: Whitch shiftkit should i get?

I take personal checks, or money orders. Dana
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