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Transgo Shift Kit

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Old 08-06-2008, 05:20 PM
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Transgo Shift Kit

Ok fellas I've been reading on here about the Transgo shift kit for my 04 5AT coupe. This seems like a good upgrade to my otherwise stock G35. Would any of you happen to know if the Torque Converter is required as well? I've seen in older threads that some folks have them. Thoughts and Opinions are appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 05:21 PM
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TQ is NOT required.
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 05:57 PM
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the transgo kit is just a valve body upgrade... has nothing to do with the trq converter... you can get an after market trq converter, but its not needed for the VB upgrade.
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HomieG35
The stock torque converter?... just keep it?

I'm so confused, lol...
Hahah you're that easy to confuse! Hahah! Yeah recently heard about the vb upgrade and i figure as i slowly get pulled into the darkside of the FI world i want to start with something small like making the shifting smoother on my slushbox. Then slowly get into everything else.

Thanks guys for your help! Do any of you have the Transgo? Anything I should be aware about it?
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Infinite1
Hahah you're that easy to confuse! Hahah! Yeah recently heard about the vb upgrade and i figure as i slowly get pulled into the darkside of the FI world i want to start with something small like making the shifting smoother on my slushbox. Then slowly get into everything else.

Thanks guys for your help! Do any of you have the Transgo? Anything I should be aware about it?
its not going to make your "shifting smoother"... in fact, it will be harsher in most cases... but crisper and faster.
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 08:21 PM
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Crisper - oops! that's the word i was looking for! thanks for the correction
 
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Old 08-07-2008, 10:50 AM
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+1 on firm, crisp shifts. I did a transgo shift kit on my late-model firebird. It was one of the best mods done to the car!
 
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Old 08-07-2008, 11:08 AM
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+1 on firm, crisp shifts. I did a transgo shift kit on my late-model firebird. It was one of the best mods done to the car!
Awesome! I can't wait to put it in my car.

You're in ATL? I'm in Newnan once a month on business. Do the G's have meets there often? I usually see mostly Z's. Hope to make it out to one sometime.
 
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Old 08-08-2008, 12:34 PM
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Not sure, I'm not a member of any...but I'm sure there are lots of clubs in the Atlanta metro area. The big event, NOPI, is now canceled but another event should be at the speedway in September.
 
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where are you guys ordering your transgo kits from? i have one on my truck and love the quick, firm shifts
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 06:09 PM
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do not atempt to install your self take it to a tranny shop
 
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Old 09-01-2008, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeGrote
where are you guys ordering your transgo kits from? i have one on my truck and love the quick, firm shifts
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Originally Posted by GreenGoblin
do not atempt to install your self take it to a tranny shop
+1....VB Upgrade isn't a simple DIY process
 
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thank you, wasnt planning on doing it myself, just trying to find the best deal on parts
 
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omg, 250 bucks? the one for my truck was less then 100, i might have to pass since my car is almost completely stock
 

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