Shift kits and DIY

[hispeedvp]

Is it possible to just upgrade the servo and a boost valve to get a beter shift, or do i have to purchase a B&M shift kit aswell? the gearbox has done a few k's and will be bolted to a new engine with flat top pistons ect ect.. will be adding a small stall aswell. thoughts???

[1991_Vn2nV]

Just the servo and boost valve is fine if you don't want a huge improvement but while you're at it why wouldnt you do the shiftkit as well? I would get a transgo kit, not a cheap B&M kit.

[hispeedvp]

can get B&m through work really cheap though, is the transgo really worth it, what benifit will i get with the boost valve and servo on its own?

[greenfoam]

Corvette servo demos

YouTube - VP Commodore 0-60mph 5.66
YouTube - VP Commodore 0-60 mph, slighty damp road

[1991_Vn2nV]

can get B&m through work really cheap though, is the transgo really worth it, what benifit will i get with the boost valve and servo on its own?

The servo will only effect 2nd gear shifts but it will make a nice firm shift into second. The boost valve on its own will make no noticable difference.

If you're going to be running a bit of power through the gearbox you're going to want a shiftkit for the auto to take the power anyway so you might as well. If you can only afford the $60 B&M kit then grab it, otherwise go for the $180 transgo kit.

[VPWAGZ]

i have a vp v6,
i was thinking of getting a b & m kit for it when i service it, as the autos abit tired.

any1 have a part number? is it easy to install?

[hispeedvp]

are the shift kits an easy install, im pritty handy can re-build an engine but never toughed an auto except for servicing

[1991_Vn2nV]

are the shift kits an easy install, im pritty handy can re-build an engine but never toughed an auto except for servicing

I can't comment on the B&M kits but the Transgo kits come with full instructions including pictures. Pretty hard to go wrong. I assume B&M would be the same.

[hispeedvp]

awsome, becasue im a tight ass am gonna go for the B&M the vorvet servo and the boost valve, on a g/box thats done 300 000km and a small stall, shoud go good!!

[VPWAGZ]

my gearbox has done 255km's and is due for a service, so i might add a b&m kit to tighten her up with the service

[tanka5.7]

I can't comment on the B&M kits but the Transgo kits come with full instructions including pictures. Pretty hard to go wrong. I assume B&M would be the same.

have you looked at the instuctions? it would be easy to go wrong, i bought a transgo kit with a .500 boost valve and corvette servo thinkin it was an easy backyard job and no its not.
the corvette servo and boostvalve maybe if you are very adept at mechanical adventures otherwise get a transmission specialist to do it.

[1991_Vn2nV]

have you looked at the instuctions? it would be easy to go wrong, i bought a transgo kit with a .500 boost valve and corvette servo thinkin it was an easy backyard job and no its not.
the corvette servo and boostvalve maybe if you are very adept at mechanical adventures otherwise get a transmission specialist to do it.

Perhaps my instructions were different? They included full diagrams and pictures?

It definitely requires decent mechanical knowledge but it is possible.

[CSL]

my advice ios just be very very very carful when cracking the vlavlebody cause check balls will come rolling out and are a **** to find once halfway to the otherside of the garge