transgo 4L60E HD kit

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Mar 1, 2005 | 05:22 PM
  #31  
I don't think you install the high rev springs on a standard shift kit install. They are only used if you are rebuilding the whole trans. Thats why it says- if transmission is apart- install these.
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Mar 1, 2005 | 05:32 PM
  #32  
I recently put a transgo shift kit, servo, and yank 2600 stall in my truck. After I installed the turbo it was apparent that it really needed a shift kit. The shifts were taking too long and sometimes it would just hang there for a second and then shift out.
After the install, even with some TM left in, it shifted nice and quick.

I set up my kit a little soft. On the seperator plate, I just drilled the 1-2 shift to the first size hole, and left all the washers(spacers) out of the 2nd accumulator. Of course the stall makes it a little softer too. Drives great, barely notice the shift kit until above 1/2 throttle. Blows the tires off on the 1-2 shift at wot under boost.

While your in there- go ahead and replace the 2nd accumulator "plastic" piston to a metal one. The shift kit puts stiffer springs on this part. Mine broke after a few weeks and would not shift to 2nd gear.
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Mar 1, 2005 | 07:21 PM
  #33  
No, I didn't get a video. Are you sure yours is the HD? I thought only the basic kit had it. Mine reads reprogramming kit.

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They are only used if you are rebuilding the whole trans. Thats why it says- if transmission is apart- install these.
The guy I bought it from said it was only a little more involved and I've read before that it was only a little more involved. That leads me to believe that it doesn't have to be totally rebuilt to install it. I'm sure it is easier though.
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Mar 1, 2005 | 07:59 PM
  #34  
HD kit is for professionals and does not have the video. It is actually cheaper than the retail version, since it is a barebones kit (parts only for the most part). The retail kit has the video, is for the do-it-yourselfer, and costs a little more. I've heard you can get the HD kits for 50-60 bucks on EBay.
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Mar 1, 2005 | 08:05 PM
  #35  
Honestly guys, I was going through the same heartburn as you guys when I first looked at doing this. I was able to find these two posts which help me visualize it a little bit more. It's so much clearer when you get the pan off, really is straightforward from the directions. I was going to do a writeup, but you really don't gain a whole lot over the regular directions, and I didn't have the video (and had never seen any internal trans part in my life).
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...07htp_projls1/
Can't find the other one right now. I can search some more if you need it.

Andrew
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Mar 1, 2005 | 08:10 PM
  #36  
Acually, the basic kit sk 4l60e--j goes for $39.50 and the HD kit 4L60E-HD2 goes for $81.75 at the same store on ebay.
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Mar 1, 2005 | 08:23 PM
  #37  
I got my info directly from TransGo.
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Mar 1, 2005 | 09:13 PM
  #38  
Quote: I recently put a transgo shift kit, servo, and yank 2600 stall in my truck. After I installed the turbo it was apparent that it really needed a shift kit. The shifts were taking too long and sometimes it would just hang there for a second and then shift out.
After the install, even with some TM left in, it shifted nice and quick.

I set up my kit a little soft. On the seperator plate, I just drilled the 1-2 shift to the first size hole, and left all the washers(spacers) out of the 2nd accumulator. Of course the stall makes it a little softer too. Drives great, barely notice the shift kit until above 1/2 throttle. Blows the tires off on the 1-2 shift at wot under boost.

While your in there- go ahead and replace the 2nd accumulator "plastic" piston to a metal one. The shift kit puts stiffer springs on this part. Mine broke after a few weeks and would not shift to 2nd gear.
I know that you mentioned that you installed non of the spacers for the 2nd accumilator. I am wondering if I to should go this route. Right now I have a 3000 stall on mine (just intalled it yesterday ) On the directions it says to install 3 spacers if you are running a high stall and want a good firm shift. But I have heard putting the 3 with the stall makes a hard as 1-2 shift. This is something that i do not want. I know that you can always take them out if you want, but wondering if i should put 0,1,2 or 3 spacers. I dont know. I want firm shifts under hard acceleration but I do not want some banging my head back while I am cruising.
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Mar 1, 2005 | 09:23 PM
  #39  
Ive always heard of going with 2.... My buddy SS silverado with a 3000yank went with 2 and it shifts really nice...
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Mar 1, 2005 | 09:31 PM
  #40  
If you have a 3000 stall, then I would do one or two. My shifts are awesome at 3/4 to wot with no spacers, and I have a 2600. I think the spacers really make a noticable difference at part throttle. I didn't want a harsh part throttle shift. You can raise or lower line pressure some to fine tune it after the install. You can also pull the pan and change the spacers easily, I don't think you have to pull the valve body, just 3 bolts on the accumualtor housing if I remember right.
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