hey,
i have 2000 silverado
http://members.sounddomain.com/mjgjr72

going to replace piece of crap powerdyne that locked up before 15k with magna charger radix supercharger any info or advice welcome.

but definatly need advise on tranny upgrade
if someone can tell me what is a good user freindly shift kit, and where to get it (i,m a flat rate tech but have no internal tran experiance except fluid and filter service)
also what else i should replace while i'm at it, (i'v read about a couple plastic servos) and where to get these too i would apreciate it
looking to do as much as i can short of teardown

little info:
5.3L engine
4L60e trans with stock tow package cooler
315/75r16 bfg mud terrain tires
4.56 gears
rcd stainless traction bars
truck is daily driver, and some off road fun (nothing to radical)

thank in advance

 

I'm in the same boat, radix is about to go on and I need the trans go hold up. Here are some links to the Transgo, servos, accumulator pistons, etc

http://www.kdsperformance.com/tranhigpersh1.html
http://www.kdsperformance.com/supser700r44.html
http://www.kdsperformance.com/ovsupser704l.html
http://www.transmissionspecialty.com.../77987-01K.htm
http://www.transmissionspecialty.com.../77998-03K.htm
http://www.transmissionspecialty.com.../77701-076.htm

I'm putting in a transgo for sure, and most likely a vette servo. Since I can put in the servos without dropping the pan, I will see how firm the shift kit is and then decide if it needs servos. I'm not sure about the piston kits and all that yet, might see what condition my current setup is and then swap them out if needed. I take it pretty easy on the trans most of the time so I'm not overly worried. My trans only has 15k on it.

 

thanks

 

Sorry could not help myself. Congrats on the UPGRADE! If you have any questions let me know. Remeber the sponosrs on the board for your Radix!! They are what keeps this board going.

 

ok guys...bear with me for a sec....When my Radix goes in...i should invest in the trangso, billet servo and overdrive servo? are both servos needed together? i want my tranny to be as strong as possible...and with the radix, heads, cam, small pulley, and nelson tune...i can hear that ol 4l60 wimperin.....lol

 

You should be ok for a while with those mods. Just make sure to service your trans on regular basis. The trans will last as long as you don't abuse it............

 

after much research I've read that most people say that transgo + both billets = very hard shift. and with the street tires I'm going to use with the Radix, I can't afford the 1-2 shift to make me lose ALL traction. Plus I don't want my neck hurting after driving 60 miles a day.

So what I've decided to do is get the transgo and a vette servo, which has something like 30% less contact area than the billet servo, and I'll either put 0 or 1 washer in the accumulator for a quick part throttle shift and a firm but not harsh 1-2 shift (hopefully). I think alot of people think "harder the better - make 'em scratch or spin on 1-2 and my tranny will last forver" but the truth is the hard parts inside can't take it.

I'll be getting this stuff installed in a week or so and give a report on the firmness and everything. I dont plan on making WOT shifts into 4th very often so I dont really think a overdirve servo is needed - besides, my truck starts to vibrate at 115 anyways and I think I'll be at the end of 3rd in the 1/4 mile so I wont have to put that power through 3-4. I could be wrong but I'd like to save that $$ right now, maybe upgrade later.