TransGo shift kit install...

[hey mister]

Over the winter I picked a Quadrajet as an exact numbers replacement/backup. I called Cliff to get his kit and we got to chatting. I shared my intent for the Big10 and he suggested a TransGo 1&2 shift kit.
Depending on the springs installed will dictate the personality; street or towing/hauling.
So I was past due for a Summit visit.
The kit was in stock and before the sun set, I was on my way home.

It is supposed to be sunny and in the 50's today and same tomorrow.
I may pull the trigger and install it today.
We shall see.

 

[NickTransmissions]

Over the winter I picked a Quadrajet as an exact numbers replacement/backup. I called Cliff to get his kit and we got to chatting. I shared my intent for the Big10 and he suggested a TransGo 1&2 shift kit.
Depending on the springs installed will dictate the personality; street or towing/hauling.
So I was past due for a Summit visit.
The kit was in stock and before the sun set, I was on my way home.

It is supposed to be sunny and in the 50's today and same tomorrow.
I may pull the trigger and install it today.
We shall see.

What transmission? Are you going through it or is it still in the vehicle?

 

[hey mister]

What transmission? Are you going through it or is it still in the vehicle?

It's a TH350.
The shift kit does not require removal.
Only the valve body and govenor needs removed.

 

[NickTransmissions]

It's a TH350.
The shift kit does not require removal.
Only the valve body and govenor needs removed.

I know the kit doesn't require removal.

I asked because if you had it on the bench you DO NOT NEED to spend any $$$ on a shift kit to achieve the performance you're seeking. You can dual feed the direct clutch internally, recalibrate for shift speed/firmness relative to converter stall, etc via drilling the spacer plate, achieve gear command by blocking the manual low valve inboard, blocking the 2-3 accumulator feed in the VB for firmer 3rd gear shifts, leave out check balls, remove a coil or so off the 1-2 acc piston return spring on the side of the case as required - none of that would require a shift kit and results would be the same, if not better. You can do the same sort of mods to the governor using the Superior Tech governor kit or even improvise your own for next to nothing.

Since it's in the vehicle you won't be able to dual feed internally so a viable alternative is the shift kit...Transgo's 1&2 and 2&3 kits as well as a couple others they offer dual feed via their transfer plate.