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will a shift kit help? - 3/14/2008 4:11:34 AM    firemansc32 Posts: 202 Joined: 1/27/2008 Status: offline My trans slips in second gear under hard accelration but not at all under normal driving.  Would a shift kit slow the demise of the second gear clutches or do nothing at all.  I could afford the shift kit but not even come close to a rebuild. _____________________________ Adam- _______________________________________________ 2000 2dr. ZR2 www.freewebs.com/blazersofwisconsinarea Post #: 1

RE: will a shift kit help? - 3/14/2008 9:39:56 PM    Chevy Lover General Tech Moderator Posts: 3411 Joined: 6/11/2006 From: Vancouver. B.C. Canada Status: offline I rather doubt that it would help now if it's already slipping. If you had it installed before the wear occured it could have been worth the money. _____________________________ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish, and he will sit on a boat drinking beer for a life time (in reply to firemansc32) Post #: 2

RE: will a shift kit help? - 3/14/2008 11:31:15 PM    WolfPack Posts: 3074 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: online Oh!  You've piqued my interest sir.   What all is involved with these shift kits...and how do they work exactly? _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to Chevy Lover) Post #: 3

RE: will a shift kit help? - 3/15/2008 6:18:24 AM    swartlkk Posts: 15304 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: offline A shift kit is basically a hydraulic reprogramming of the transmission for quicker, firmer shifts.  When done to a healthy transmission, it will prolong its life.  Most of the heat and wear generated inside the actual transmission (torque converter aside) comes from the slipping that occurs during a shift. If you do not mind having shifts that may be classified as harsh to neck snapping (depending on the shift kit setting you choose), a shift kit is for you! _____________________________ Kyle- My Restoration Projects Please Do Not PM for Tech Help (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 4

RE: will a shift kit help? - 3/15/2008 10:59:12 AM    Chevy Lover General Tech Moderator Posts: 3411 Joined: 6/11/2006 From: Vancouver. B.C. Canada Status: offline ^^^ As Kyle says, it's basically a hydraulic reprogramming. This involves pulling the pan, dropping the valve body, changing a few check balls to alter pressures. I have a shift kit in my '90 and it has a head snapping shift. I like it, but I don't take my 82 year old dad out in this truck. _____________________________ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish, and he will sit on a boat drinking beer for a life time (in reply to swartlkk) Post #: 5

RE: will a shift kit help? - 3/15/2008 11:43:36 AM    4x4blazerguy Posts: 194 Joined: 3/9/2008 From: EXIT 105 Status: offline I agree with those that feel a shift kit improves transmission performance on a health tranny. But once a tranny starts slipping the best is to take it in for repair before you cause MAJOR DAMAGE. Personally, anytime I have to rebuild a tranny for myself a shift kit is a must. The other improvement that isn't talked about much is a performance torque converter, like HUGHES or B&M. For standard use & off-road I like the towing converters made by HUGHES PERFORMANCE out of Phoenix. They reduce converter slippage, which in turn adds to torque & less heat. Also another help for healthy tranny's is LubeGard ATF Additive. It cuts heat according to many tranny guys I talk to. Many tranny shops recommend it & or add it to their rebuilts. < Message edited by 4x4blazerguy -- 3/15/2008 11:50:54 AM > (in reply to Chevy Lover) Post #: 6

RE: will a shift kit help? - 3/15/2008 11:33:55 PM    firemansc32 Posts: 202 Joined: 1/27/2008 Status: offline Well then does anybody have a guess as to what a rebuild would cost me. I though about this but it is a little overkill.  http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id=products&sid=3&cat=4&subcat=19 _____________________________ Adam- _______________________________________________ 2000 2dr. ZR2 www.freewebs.com/blazersofwisconsinarea (in reply to 4x4blazerguy) Post #: 7

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