Transmission mod questions

[Chrislovessushi]

Hey guys...two and a half questions really.

1) Can a b&m shift kit be used in conjunction with the vette servo?

2) I've never worked on a transmission before...how difficult for me is it going to be to install a shift kit? Ive gone over the servo install several times and it seems pretty simple (annoying but simple), but the kit install seems pretty complicated. Think I can hack it?

3?) If the kit and servo cannot be used together, which one should I go with for the most notable difference and firmest shift?

 

[blueflamed03]

yes, but I personally wouldn't use the B&M kit.

if you have never done a tranny or messed with a valve body, leave that one to the experienced one.

 

[WICKEDOWESIX]

I agree with Tracy. I would look into the TransGo reprograming kit.

 

[Chrislovessushi]

Why do you say that about the b&m kit? As for experienced ones...every tranny shop I called said they wouldn't do either mod and that I would be fine doing it on my own...assuming they're hoping I break something and have to come to them to fix it.

 

[blueflamed03]

thanks Art, it slipped my mind on brand, but agree 100%, Transgo.

sure Chris, you could, but may be a good time for a visual inspection (trained eye) to check bottom end and fluid, and get a flush while your at it.

 

[Chrislovessushi]

any ideas for chain auto shops that would install a shift kit? mom and pop shops wont do it around here.

 

[blueflamed03]

wow....they don't want business? where you located?

 

[Chrislovessushi]

South Carolina. All of them told me the same thing, that they don't like shift kits and wont install them.

 

[95TwinTT]

South Carolina. All of them told me the same thing, that they don't like shift kits and wont install them.

Did you ask them why they don't like shift kits?

 

[Chrislovessushi]

I asked one guy why and he cut me off and asked what my goal was. I told him I wanted firmer shifting and he told me I could install one myself. Is it really that difficult?