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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
Originally Posted by chasesmith
Sorry about the tranny man, but don't be discouraged $300 sure beats $1500. Try to talk them into putting a shift kit in it as well .
isnt shift kit hard on your TC?
Firms shifts actually create less wear on the trans
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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i kno it makes the shifts shorter but ive heard its harder on the clutches and/or TC
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Get that fluid out of there, it might not save your tranny, but it should prolong life a bit. Worked like a charm for me...
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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update: now my car has started to just hang in 3rd gear for a lone time. ill put down 1/4 throttle at 45ish and it will stay in 3rd til like 75-80. is this the next step in my trannys death?
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