I ordered the transgo shift kit and both billet servos, my ? is what other parts do I need or should replace while I am in there? and more importantly where do I get them?

 

acculmilator piston is always a something to think about replacing. the factory part is plastic and will crack over time. the gm part that replaces it is metal. i am not sure on the part number but your dealer should be able to get you one.

oh and you might need gaskets and fluid

 

24204496 i think is the part number

 

Does the shift kit not come with the gaskets required to reassemble everything? I know i'll need fluid. Anyone recommend a particular fluid type or brand?

 

The kit should come with the sep plate gaskets and the pan to case one. Just run regular Dexron III/Mercon ATF.

Yeah, aluminum 1-2, 3-4 accumulator pistons are a wise upgrade while you're down there. Also the servo release check valve from Sonnax is a good idea. Perhaps an aluminum Fwd accumulator piston too.

 

Where do I get these parts? I cannot find them on sonnax's website...

 

http://www.transmissionspecialty.com.../77987-01K.htm

http://www.transmissionspecialty.com.../77998-03K.htm

http://www.transmissionspecialty.com.../77701-076.htm

 

I just got the Transgo+vette servo and cooler put in and updated Nelson tune(for shift kit and TM coompletely removed) and it feels real nice. I am actually suprised how it turned out and I only used one spacer in the 1-2 accum
and cant see using two although I will go back and do the overdrive servo so it will all feel uniformed. I only have 10 miles on the kit and the new tune so I can imagine it will be gettung a whole lot better once the PCM starts to elarn the shifts.What do you guys think about that will it get alot better??????? I only got 250 miles on my 1st tune and I ended up getting those parts so I hope it gets alot better as I assume it will!!

 

Yup, just drive around to get the best out of the tune. The PCM needs to learn the fuel trims mainly. Just do a lot of city driving in Stop+Go crap.

 

Thanks its weird because before I brought it to the shop it had like 18 miles on it and when I picked it up it felt really nice and when I got back to work I disconnected the battery again and drove it for about 10-12 miles and it was alot slower than it was before I disconnected the battery! LOL Iwished I hadnt messed with it even though I know it will get back that way sooner or later. These PCM are weird HUH???????????????