I am going to be putting in a transgo shift kit in today looking for any tips that will be helpful. What to do and what not to do. I have watched the movie but it was kinda blah blah blah so any helpful advice would be great.

 

Are you replacing the servo as well? That was really the only snag I ran into is that the instructions didnt cover the Vette servo as far as what to do with the extra servo spring or the color of the spring for the 1-2 accum valve.
Other than that, just take your time and be patient. When you are putting everything back together. Also pay attention to the bolt sizes in you 1-2 accumulator. The bolt size count they use in the directions are for the valve body only.
Here is the thread that helped me out on my servo/spring confusion during my install: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...hlight=transgo

 

Ya i am putting in both servos' 1-2 and overdrive. Thanks for the info

 

Don't use the spacers in the servo assembly that the video shows them using. You will brun up the band if you use them.

 

I used the spacers and have had no problems. The servo cover just has to move freely with the spacers in there, that's the only precaution on the spacers that I know of.

 

Be safe and smart. Wear safety glasses... ATF burns the eye and tastes gross. Also you will need some snap ring pliers, mainly for the boost valve. It goes up very high into the pump don't let the lower ring land fool you.

Keep everything CLEAN. This is a must. I believe the VB bolts need to be about 96in-lbs too...I can't remember right now what they are supposed to be. I am tired as hell. Just don't overtorque them, that'd be bad.

Mind the bolt locations also. I can scan you the page from my manual for them if you need. I think there are like five different length bolts.

I'd use Trans-Gel or Vaseline to lube the parts that go into the VB.

Also... I recommend having someone to help you do the install, second set of hands and eyes I a big plus espically if you need tools or a ride to the hospital.

 

Speaking of the hospital, watch the sheet metal sheild on the side of the trans! I had to get stitches in the middle of my shift kit install.

 

Ward you should of called me I put mine in by myself and wasn't too bad I used billet servoes is the only difference. I actually think that this is a harder procedure than when I put my cam and stuff in. The video and the instuctions are sketchy at best. You have to follow a little of both. If I remember right when it comes time to dissasemble the valve body after it is out of you truck DO NOT follow the video because it is for something else you will need to follow the instructions here. Also I wouldn't used any washers in the accumulator as it is a little to harsh of a shift even with my converter and no washers the shifts are perfect... quick and clean.
If you get into a bind call because I am going to Auburn tomorrow.

 

If you have a TT3000 I'd recommend the washer in the 1-2 accumulator. I have a corvette servo and I think it could stand to be a little stiffer. I will know more about how it shifts once I get my EDIT cable back and get rid of TQM. Speaking of ... that's gonna give you hell with a shift kit in there. It makes it feel like it really dives on it's nose, not to mention the funky stuff it does to the line pressure. I would try and get that out as soon as you can.

 

I have billets so maybe that is the difference. It is not like it is a big deal to change it anyways if it is too stiff. Also I have no TQM so it makes it pretty harsh.