Eventually I'm sure this can go in the "Things we've seen before section" but nonetheless.
Where on the internet can I order this thing BESIDES the official site (which I can't find where to order from anyways)?
Also Corbin or anyone else, how hard was it to actually do? And if you had a second chance would you recommend someone else to do it? I'm assuming I would see some change in my car with its mods, right?
#32411, "RE: TransGo Shift Kit" In response to Reply # 0
Heh heh...I already started a thread on Shift kit in the "seen before" section a while back. With as many questions as we get, I knew it would be necessary. You will find a link to Transtar industries and a part #. Transtar is a dealer that stocks TransGo parts. They have many distributions centers. Find a location near you on the web site and call them. They will be able to transfer you to sales and can take your order.
I installed my kit this weekend. Tips I can recommend are:
Put a big ass rubbermaid box under the tranny and just let the fluid dump into it when you knock the tranny pan off.
lay down clean towels everywhere to wipe your hands on (you want to keep your hands clean when handling tranny parts).
Whenever you remove a tranny part, drop it in the rubbermaid box full of fluid. You don't want dirt/crap from the ground getting into these parts.
Unbolt the contol rod on the top of the tranny (connected to a cable that is connected to the shifter). This will let the valve body drop out of the tranny.
Unhook the park rod from the valve body by pulling its snap ring (while the valve body is still in the tranny). This will let you easily pull the valve body out of the tranny.
Don't let the accumulators fall out when you pull the valve body out. If they fall out, you will have a tough time figuring out which one went where and which spring went with which.
Buy the proper bits for the kit before opening up the car. One bit is included with the kit. A 1/16" and a 5/64" should work. You will also need a T-25 Torx attachment for a 3/8" drive socket wrench.
You will need a set of snap ring pliers to pull one of the accumulators out of the tranny.
All I installed were the viton seals and expanders, drilled the holes, plain spacers, and small spacer. I tossed everything else.
Be careful when you install the accumulators back into the tranny. You want to make sure the seals stay in position and don't get jammed or cut.
Its a PITA to balance the accumulators on the valve body while installing everything (don't forget to put the park rod back in). It can be done; it just sucks.
Install the new filter and gasket (Fram sells this as a set). It will snap in securely.
Have 7 quarts of ATF+3 fluid on hand. You may need most of it.
I opened the holes up the minimum amount and noticed very little change in shifting. Shifts are still very smooth, but seem quicker (less lazy). Drivability seems unaffected. You may notice different results if you open the holes up more.
Corbin
'95 ESI-T HRC+FMIC+ETC...
Gimme fuel...Gimme fire...Gimme that which I desire
#32414, "RE: TransGo Shift Kit" In response to Reply # 3
Call up Jegs or Summit and ask for TransGo's main phone #. Then ask Transgo for a distributor in Canada (they may have some). Transtar is only one of many Transgo distributors (so I'm told). If you open up the holes to the maximum, you will notice alot more. I was just so scared up messing things up that I opened them the minimum.
Oh, and Soul...I'd say its worth it considering that it was only $30 and a few hours. It should extend the life of your tranny (so I'm told). I feel more comfortable knowing that I have installed it.
Corbin
'95 ESI-T HRC+FMIC+ETC...
Gimme fuel...Gimme fire...Gimme that which I desire
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