I am getting the Trans-Go shift kit, which some come in Friday, I am also thinking about ordering the billets as well. Me and a friend are going to install it. Is there any advice I should know before doing it. I have heard that trans-go gives good directions and a video, so I am not too worried.

P.S with the billets, do you have to drop the pan or do they install on the ouside of the tranny?

 

The transgo isn't a terrible install and the billets install outside of the trans, on the pass side behind a cover. Remove the cover, two 10mm bolts and follow the instructions. The transgo, isn't too terrible but it can be a little challenging. Talk to hitmanx about the drill holes and as far as the 2nd accumulator goes, DO NOT install 1 washer. In my oppinion amongst many others its too harsh of a shift if you do. Do make sure you get the bolts in the correct order that hold the valvebody up. Theres a diagram for that too. The vid shows a 700r4 LT1 car, so not all of it carry's over. Good generalization though. Good luck.

 

Those feed holes... you're gonna see a list of them. 1-2 should be ~.082; 2-3 ~.093; 3-4 ~.082. That's if you got stock stall. You'll want an aluminum 1-2 accumulator... 24204496 that's the GM number. Sonnax has a pinless one that's abit more money but better design.

Peep the video for ideas on the work load. It's not a lot just time consuming and needs to be clean as well as precise.

The billet install can be a PITA with the stock exhaust in place. The area is very tight that they go into.

I agree 100% w/ Mudz... NO WASHER with billets. It makes the 1-2 harsh and annoying. Aside from that it's pretty much covered.

 

Do you need the aluminum accumulator from GM, or is it ok not to use it. Also I dont want my Line Pressure increased any.

 

Yes get that accumulator, stock is plastic and likes to crack.

Yes the kit will increase internal pressure (that's good) you want it from the VB done mechanically. The boost valve does that also as does the larger feed holes...

This is going to give your firm shifts...you know that right? ...

 

Ok, that sounds good. I have just heard that increasing line pressure via, hypertech or other tune isnt good, but I guess doing it through the VB is different. Yeah I know that the shifts will be alot more firm which I will like, however, I will not use any washers they provide.

 

Yeah line pressure incease via a Tune isn't the best way. Okay just wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting into! lol

 

would i go to the local dealership to get the 1-2 accumulator? and what if you have a stock stall now but plan on getting a stall later, should the holes be drilled different?

 

The local stealer should have them, the Sonnax one is better but more $$$.

Well change the feed holes once you get a stall not before. The larger feed holes increase shift firmness...

 

ok, one of these days i will put that **** kit in. i'm in no rush to do it got another prject taht is tieing me up right now (1987 yamaha banshee rebuild).