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01-27-2001, 08:28 PM
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Shift Kit
When i get my car back im having my 700 rebuilt. I'm want to put a shift kit in. Which kit is the best for the B&M Megashifter that im also putting in. I have to shift when racing like a manual put can still put it in D and let it shift.
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02-05-2001, 08:25 AM
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I have a 92 Camaro with a 3.1 in it. I bought the B&M megashifter and the shift improver. I love them!!! The shift improver is bad a,,!!!! You'll love it, its a nice bang for the buck.
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92 camaro rs
3.1 V6
B&M shifter
B&M shift improver
Hypertec chip
tylor 8mm spirl wires
Weapons R air filter
soon MSD ignition
02-05-2001, 12:03 PM
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Im getting the shifter. How do you like it?
Is it easy to install?
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1992 RS 3.1L
Flowmaster Exhaust
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Eclipse 2-Channel Amp
Sony Head Unit
Window Tint
Is it easy to install?
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Eclipse 2-Channel Amp
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Window Tint
02-05-2001, 12:11 PM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
I also have the B&M Megashifter and the Shift Improver Kit (stage 2). I thought the shifter was easy to do; I did it after removing the center console. Here's some shifter tips:
1. Read & re-read & re-re-read the instructions.
2. Put all the parts needed for each step in baggies, and label the bags "Step 5" "Step 11" etc. This way you're not scrounging for parts on the garage floor.
3. I bought the Radio Shack relay that the instructions mention. Wiring it up is easy as long as you read the instructions! It took me no time at all.
4. Read the instructions again
5. Pay particular attention to the adjustment of the swivel to the hole in the shift lever! (The last part of the shifter instructions.) Take your time with it and do it by-the-instructions and it'll go smoothly.
It took me a couple hours to do.
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1. Read & re-read & re-re-read the instructions.
2. Put all the parts needed for each step in baggies, and label the bags "Step 5" "Step 11" etc. This way you're not scrounging for parts on the garage floor.
3. I bought the Radio Shack relay that the instructions mention. Wiring it up is easy as long as you read the instructions! It took me no time at all.
4. Read the instructions again
5. Pay particular attention to the adjustment of the swivel to the hole in the shift lever! (The last part of the shifter instructions.) Take your time with it and do it by-the-instructions and it'll go smoothly.
It took me a couple hours to do.
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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards
---Think your car could be pic of the week? Visit http://www.f-body.net for details!
02-05-2001, 10:17 PM
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I have a soft shifting 700R4
I have a monster 3.4 block in front of this tranny.
Is it worth putting a shift kit in this tranny?
I'd really enjoy a stronger tranny shift to go with this strong engine.
What's this bit about "servos?"
PimpRide, Why didn't you have them put in a shift kit, while you had them rebuild the tranny? TO ME, that option would have made sense, pay them & they warranty.
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I have a monster 3.4 block in front of this tranny.
Is it worth putting a shift kit in this tranny?
I'd really enjoy a stronger tranny shift to go with this strong engine.
What's this bit about "servos?"
PimpRide, Why didn't you have them put in a shift kit, while you had them rebuild the tranny? TO ME, that option would have made sense, pay them & they warranty.
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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA
02-06-2001, 07:59 AM
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Amen..... i love mine and the shift kit too. OH.... DO NOT use armor all on the rubber boot on the B@M shifter.... You WILL regret it as it seems to destroy the boot. Other then that pay attention to the adjustment of the cable or you will be buying one a month after you install. The other thing i did and its what i was to wrap electrical tape around the first 2 feet of the cable where it connects to the shifter. The red tubing can be cut/snaped open REAL easy and even EASIER if you nick it.
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91 Firebird
3.1 w/ K&N filter, 160 stat, No TB heat, Direct Cold air, DynoMax CatBack, B&M MegaShifter, Performance Shift Kit, Bosch platinum plugs, 7mm "stock" wires, Jensen CD330X Head unit, Jensen 120watt rear speakers
Stock front speakers,
0-30mph 4.25 Best 4.09
0-60mph 9.16 Best 9.09
Now on the workbench:
Preped 3.1L bored 1mm over, forged rods, Ported and polished GM iron heads, 3.1L intake, polished and gasket matched <---- whadda pain, Crane 1.6:1 rockers, PAW Cam 280/290, .443/.465, race underdrive pullies.
Slowly but surely seeking a 14.2 NA in the 1/4 mile.
Originally posted by TomP:
I also have the B&M Megashifter and the Shift Improver Kit (stage 2). I thought the shifter was easy to do; I did it after removing the center console. Here's some shifter tips:
1. Read & re-read & re-re-read the instructions.
2. Put all the parts needed for each step in baggies, and label the bags "Step 5" "Step 11" etc. This way you're not scrounging for parts on the garage floor.
3. I bought the Radio Shack relay that the instructions mention. Wiring it up is easy as long as you read the instructions! It took me no time at all.
4. Read the instructions again
5. Pay particular attention to the adjustment of the swivel to the hole in the shift lever! (The last part of the shifter instructions.) Take your time with it and do it by-the-instructions and it'll go smoothly.
It took me a couple hours to do.
I also have the B&M Megashifter and the Shift Improver Kit (stage 2). I thought the shifter was easy to do; I did it after removing the center console. Here's some shifter tips:
1. Read & re-read & re-re-read the instructions.
2. Put all the parts needed for each step in baggies, and label the bags "Step 5" "Step 11" etc. This way you're not scrounging for parts on the garage floor.
3. I bought the Radio Shack relay that the instructions mention. Wiring it up is easy as long as you read the instructions! It took me no time at all.
4. Read the instructions again
5. Pay particular attention to the adjustment of the swivel to the hole in the shift lever! (The last part of the shifter instructions.) Take your time with it and do it by-the-instructions and it'll go smoothly.
It took me a couple hours to do.
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91 Firebird
3.1 w/ K&N filter, 160 stat, No TB heat, Direct Cold air, DynoMax CatBack, B&M MegaShifter, Performance Shift Kit, Bosch platinum plugs, 7mm "stock" wires, Jensen CD330X Head unit, Jensen 120watt rear speakers
Stock front speakers,
0-30mph 4.25 Best 4.09
0-60mph 9.16 Best 9.09
Now on the workbench:
Preped 3.1L bored 1mm over, forged rods, Ported and polished GM iron heads, 3.1L intake, polished and gasket matched <---- whadda pain, Crane 1.6:1 rockers, PAW Cam 280/290, .443/.465, race underdrive pullies.
Slowly but surely seeking a 14.2 NA in the 1/4 mile.
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02-06-2001, 09:11 AM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
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Red91, I did the same thing! I armor-all'd the shifter boot. It looked really nice- for a week or so. Then it cracked to hell. $20 later for a new one, and I'm not bringing armor-all anywhere near it!KED, yes, a shift kit will make a difference. Search through the messages on the transmission board to find out what shift kits do (and the servo too). And in case someone was going to ask- Yes, we use the same transmissions & parts (except for the outer case) as the v8 f-bodies do.
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02-06-2001, 04:01 PM
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WAY TO COOL !
Thanks Tom!
After funds get better, I'm on my way to a better tranny!
B & M is right around the corner from me.
Yea, about 30 miles one way.
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1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA
!Thanks Tom!
After funds get better, I'm on my way to a better tranny!
B & M is right around the corner from me.
Yea, about 30 miles one way.
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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA
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