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Topic: Shift Kit ??
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mach1driver
Journeyman Posts: 94
From: charlotte nc
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 08-02-2005 06:11 PM
 
My new mechanic called me to ask if I wanted him to put a shift kit in. Are there any advantages to it other that maybe burning more rubber?
72 mach 1 351c
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Tupelo, MS - USA (CA temporarily)
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 08-02-2005 06:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mach1driver:
My new mechanic called me to ask if I wanted him to put a shift kit in. Are there any advantages to it other that maybe burning more rubber?
72 mach 1 351c
You will get much quicker and more positive shifts - depending on the kit.------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 3237
From: Stanton, Michigan, zip 48888
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-03-2005 11:04 AM
When I had my '69 coupe with a 302 & C-4 trans, I put in a shift kit & I liked it alot! If you weren't getting on it, you didn't even know it was there. But if you went WOT, the shifts were more crisp and would chirp the tires at 2nd to 3rd!Also if you haven't already, I'd also see about having a trans oil cooler installed. Being that you're in NC, I'd guess your trans could use the extra cooling....regardless if you install the shift kit or not. Just my 2 cents,
Ryan 
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65VA2+2
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Burke, VA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 08-03-2005 01:31 PM
Dumb question of the day... What the heck is a shift kit? Where do I get one?
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-03-2005 04:33 PM
Quote form one of the many Shift Kit makers.Automakers set up their automatic transmissions to slip a certain amount when they shift. This makes the shift feel smoother and less noticeable.
Unfortunately, slippage is hard on the transmission. It also slows shifts and steals some engine power before
it can get to the pavement. To reduce slippage, you can install a shift improver kit. Not only will it make your transmission last longer , it also will provide crisper, more performance-oriented shifts. Note I added the smillie I happen to choose TCI Master Rebuild Kit and Street Fighter Converter when I had my C4 done,,Boy was there a difference 
Sam
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-06-2005 08:53 PM
They do actually save your transmission. Trans Go would be my first choice.
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bob6364
Gearhead Posts: 447
From: griswold,ct usa MCA#59447
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 08-06-2005 11:37 PM
Go for the shift kit,you will love the difference,even if you don't do a smokey burn out after exiting the burger joint the crowd always likes that 2nd gear chirp 
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-07-2005 09:10 AM
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if you don't do a smokey burn out after exiting the burger joint the crowd always likes that 2nd gear chirp [/B]
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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gunrocker
Gearhead Posts: 561
From: Colliers, WV,USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 08-07-2005 10:07 AM
Got one in the Falcon. My C4 does have a BIG difference with it in there...really squeals the tires when shifting, and is so much quicker and positive.
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