Installing Transgo Shift Kit

**DARK PHX** · 03-05-2010, 01:36 PM

i am going to install a transgo shift kit. my question is there anything else i should get to go with it? Also i do not have the knowledge on transmissions nor do i want to take a chance at possibly screwing it up. So does anybody from the cleveland area know of any reputable but reasonable shop that would install it for me?

**00z28bubba** · 03-05-2010, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by DARK PHX

i am going to install a transgo shift kit. my question is there anything else i should get to go with it? Also i do not have the knowledge on transmissions nor do i want to take a chance at possibly screwing it up. So does anybody from the cleveland area know of any reputable but reasonable shop that would install it for me?

tranny cooler is always a plus. you can find them at pretty much all auto stores.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 03-06-2010, 12:39 AM

Another vote for a tranny cooler.

**sjsingle1** · 03-06-2010, 07:19 AM

a TG kit is very simple to install.......very good instructions.......and a video to watch too .......go slow read instruction twice.....and stay on the small side when when drilling holes

**JayJay1990** · 04-10-2010, 08:04 PM

Hey, Im new at this i got the trans oil cooler. Which kit should i put on a 3.8 camaro. I have been looking into transgo but there is two the reprograming kit or the normal shift kit. Would appreciate any answers guys. Thanks

**sjsingle1** · 04-11-2010, 11:11 AM

get the HD2

**sunsetorangess** · 04-11-2010, 11:45 AM

Tweak the tranny with a tune not a shift kit. But if your heart set on a shift kit i would reccomend a tranny cooler and change the filter while your in there.
J

**JayJay1990** · 04-11-2010, 07:31 PM

Thanks guys. One more thing I placed the order for that kit already but im thinking now. Do i have to drop the tranny? does the milage matter? this is out the subject but im gonna replace plugs are Ac delco the best plugs for this engine?

**sjsingle1** · 04-11-2010, 09:49 PM

no need to drop.....and i prefer a SK over a tune for shifting.......as long as your tranny is not failing its all good......BUT a SK wont make a bad tranny better

**JayJay1990** · 04-13-2010, 08:33 AM

hey is there anything else i should get with the shift kit or is that the only thing needed? I was seeing on this site that a stronger separator plate, is that a must or just an option. I also know the kit comes with instructions but is there anything i should look out for, any tips?

**sjsingle1** · 04-13-2010, 11:44 PM

stronger? sep plate??? explain......

**JayJay1990** · 04-14-2010, 07:54 AM

this is the website
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRG-46-PLT-96
Do i need this or its just a option.I want to get the things i need, this way i can do the things while i am working on the shift kit install.

**sjsingle1** · 04-15-2010, 06:41 AM

ahhhh....ok......the TG sep plate has better coating to prevent rust.......YES i do recomend a new one......a stock or TG.......the steel check balls wear out the plate and it can be bad enough that the balls can go thru the plate......i got a new GM plate and changed over to the plastic check balls

**JayJay1990** · 04-15-2010, 11:31 AM

Thanks for your help SJ. Im gonna order that one then. hey have u installed a transgo shift kit is there anything i should look out for?

**sjsingle1** · 04-16-2010, 12:10 PM

take your time..........read instruction a million times......small parts get lost easy.....drill holes on the small side......i have installed many

**JayJay1990** · 04-19-2010, 08:05 PM

plz help guys. im lost. i got the shift kit. and im setting up but im stuck on the separator plate. I got two black things like blue prints on says cA and othe one says vb. but i ordered the stronger plate i had talked about earlier. so what do i do with these?

**JayJay1990** · 04-19-2010, 08:06 PM

ohh the CA and VB thingies came with the shift kit the transgo hd2

**sjsingle1** · 04-20-2010, 09:07 AM

there are the plate gaskets.....2.......one goes on the case side.......the other on the valve body side........is that what you mean????

**JayJay1990** · 04-20-2010, 02:12 PM

yes tahts it. so is this the way it should go ? CA then the steel plate that i purchased then the VB gasket? And you know i have to drill some holes to the plate should i do it with the gaskets on or just the plate? How bout the separator the car has, "the original one", do i need it? or throw it out.

**Cutlass** · 04-20-2010, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by JayJay1990

yes tahts it. so is this the way it should go ? CA then the steel plate that i purchased then the VB gasket? And you know i have to drill some holes to the plate should i do it with the gaskets on or just the plate? How bout the separator the car has, "the original one", do i need it? or throw it out.

CA gasket goes against the CAse and VB gasket goes against the Valve Body. The metal plate goes in between the gaskets. Drill the holes without the gaskets on. Throw the original metal plate away. You don't need it