i know this Q' been asked before but i want to put a kit in my tranny an the next week or too and i wanted to see if there was any new input from the guys that have shift kits, i would like to know what you guys used and how you like it and if you would recomend it, also do you think i should go with a whole valve body switch? any input would be nice and thanks againhere is a pick of my beast too

 

I recomend the Factory tech valve body. Simple no hassle instalation no down time and proven performance, also excelant price and value. Very good tech suport. Call Mike Troyer you will be pleased !!!!!!

 

FTVB!!

 

B&M and Transgo both make good kits. I installed a B&M and used the 4x4/Heavy Duty setting. The other choice was Street/Strip/Race setting. 4-5 hours to install and have not regretted a minute of the time it took. GREAT shifts, quick and firm.
Heard good things about the FTVB and their customer support.
Good Luck.

 

so the F.T.V.B does it have good hard shifts, and good downshifts?

 

ohh and another Q, i have hyperteck tuning set to firm shifts would i have to change that or could i use it in conjunction with the FTVB does any one know?

 

i believe both would be to harsh!!

 

the problem is the hyperteck tuner was stolen when my truck got brocken into so i have no way of changing it with the tuner unless i get it flashed back to stock and i dont want to spend the money to do that, the tuner didnt firm them up that much, i just want to know if it could damage anything

 

the transgo kit has 3 different stages with the kit so you could start at the lowest and work your way up,plus its alot cheaper since you do it yourself

 

You can use a shift kit with a tuner, but the tuner will make the shifts even firmer. Each combo will vary, but it can be harsh. I had both on my last truck and it was perfectly harsh for me.

 

max what combo were you using on your last truck? i want to use the FTVB because i have heard so many good things, by harsh do you mean really hard shifts? becase that is what i want i just dont want it to damage the tranny transfer or any thing else on the drive line

 

On my 2000 4R70W I installed a Baumann Engineering shift kit on setting 4B. It was 1-5 settings, an additional "supercharge" setting, and a "large" spring for what they call "passenger punishing". At the same time, I installed both Sonnax valves. I combined that with a standard Superchip program. Without the chip, it was snappy, but not harsh. With the chip, it was definately hard. It was second gear chirps at anything over 1/4 throttle at the 1-2 shift. I would say it created the maximum firmness needed for any street application. I've installed many shift kits in a variety of vehicles and I prefer the harder settings usually.

 

thanks for the info i will order my FTVB in a few days i am going to start a posr for everyone that is running a FTVB to see how they like them, and thanks again for all your help

 

You're Welcome ! It's a great product and I'm sure you'll like it.

 

just ordered my FTVB yesterday will get here next week, i will post how the install goes and how i like it thanks everyone on all the help to make my decision