i got one from Tbyrne and stil havent installed it... im just wondering if anyone out there has messed with one?... since its the HD one, some of the bands and seals are different colors than whats in the directions/video.

 

Everyone keeps talking about a video with thier kit - I didn't get one with mine. Then again, I also received two .093" drill bits instead of a .093" and a .082".

Does the video come with the kit only if you order from certain vendors? I heard the video is mainly for reference (basically an exposure for installing kits). I helped a friend of mine put a shift kit in his 'vette about 12 years ago - so I was already familiar with what had to be done. I was just not familiar with removing the 2-4 servo or dealing with pinless accumulators (which are also some things I'm doing). I''m also having a bung welded to the pan for my temp sensor.

The kit itself is pretty easy to follow, just familiarize yourself with the instructions before hand and get all the questions out of the way, before you start. It helped me to cross reference stuff with a service manual (if you have one). Plan to get tranmission fluid on you and everything else and block of a day to do it - if you like to take your time.

 

the video was a 96 impala .. it was pretty sweet.

 

The kit that comes with the video is one that is available to the general public. The other kit was exclusively available to professional shops and therefor a video wasn't needed.

 

Its a fairly simple install. However, if you start using Sonnax parts, different servo's, etc...it becomes somewhat more involved.

 

i have billet servos to install as well.

 

I have the professional kit...... Im letting someone do mine.... way to involved for my knowledge..... Im also doing vette servo and acumm piston... and harder accum piston spring

 

Well I was quoted 275.... that includes all fluids and everything... so? I probably will look for somewhere cheaper

 

oh yeah... and a TT3000 TC...

 

I am interested in the kit my self. I just got the truck back. I lost 2-3 gear bands. I guess I make to much HP and the Tourque managment in the computer lets the tranny slip at WOT...........gota fix that at $1200 a tranny........good thing GM paid the bill..........