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!!:thumbsup:

 

[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