Shift kit

[ecotec38]

I was just wondering if anyone knows the difference between an electronic shift kit and a hydraulic one, i did i search but couldn't find anything
Cheers

[sircruisealotVS]

quite simply, an electronic one plugs into you pcm and tells it to raise the line pressure for the trans...which results in firmer shifts. a mechanical shift kit actually replaces the valve body (or modifies it) and a couple of other parts such as the boost valve to increase pressure inside the trans for firmer shifts.

[Bubbaj247]

I got an electronic Shift Kit, And it works great, for how easy it is to connect to the ecu, and works when u want it too. Its on a switch so u can turn it on and off when u want. I brought my for around $70. I know someone with a hydraulic one and he doesnt see any differents apart from the price.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Wouldnt the electronic ones put more pressure and strain on the transmission? Seeing as the hydraulic ones actually replace parts with ones designed to do the job rather than just pushing the stock parts harder and forcing them to submit to more pressure than they were originally dealing with which is what the electronic ones do?

[Noy]

MMM I would like to know more information on the electronic ones, and if they are worth it

[vt1538]

Wouldnt the electronic ones put more pressure and strain on the transmission? Seeing as the hydraulic ones actually replace parts with ones designed to do the job rather than just pushing the stock parts harder and forcing them to submit to more pressure than they were originally dealing with which is what the electronic ones do?

The hydraulic ones also put more strain on certain parts. It is just two different ways to get similar results.
Eg the shift trim valve in a hydraulic set up has a different spring pressure which will negate its effect. This will give a faster harder shift between gears. While this will remove some of the slip from the clutches & saving on wear the extra shock is transferred to the engaging clutch & gears.

[ecotec38]

Can you get a hydralic shift kit that can be turned on and off

[Noy]

I dont think you can, but I might be wrong.

To those who are interested in the electric shift kit: http://www.shiftkits.com.au/Default.aspx

[ecotec38]

Can u get an electronic shift kit and still be able to replace the parts that need to be strengthed if so how much would it cost

[1991_Vn2nV]

That would be a waste of money wouldnt it? You would just get a hydraulic shift kit.

[ecotec38]

yeah but i want the option of turning it on and off and i was wondering if i replaced all necessary the parts with the stronger ones wouldn't it last just as long as a hydraulic one accept you have the option off having it on or off

[Noy]

You will be wasting a lot of money!

[ecotec38]

how much, wouldn't it cost around the same to install a hydralic one

[1991_Vn2nV]

It would be the cost of a hydraulic one and an electronic one put together basicly.

I also doubt that the electronic ones are near as good as the hydraulic ones. Without replacing certain parts and getting a larger boost valve, you could only increase the line pressure so much.

[sircruisealotVS]

yeah but i want the option of turning it on and off and i was wondering if i replaced all necessary the parts with the stronger ones wouldn't it last just as long as a hydraulic one accept you have the option off having it on or off

why in the world would you want to turn it off for???
its not like its crazy hard shifts that slam you into your chair every time.
the shifts firmness is based on throttle %. so if your just cruising normally the shift is quite easygoing, quick, but not slamming into gear. whereas you start to give it lots of throttle and the shifts will firm up very nicely, giving you the type of shifts you want/need in that situation.
the thing about replacing this and that with stronger items is that your basically just "passing on the buck", with one thing strengthened another part will fail....its a case of the weakest link will give out.
unless your putting some decent power through this transmission i wouldnt be too worried about stronger internals.

[ecotec38]

what brand of the electronic shifters do u recommend and where can u get it from

[vt1538]

I would be talking to Doctor Bob & seeing what he can do in your calibration. He would be able to free up a few ponies & put the shift to how you want it. I am not saying that these shift kits are no good just that I dont put a lot of faith in patch in modifications.