Thanks for the explanation Bernd. I'm not personally experienced with
modifying the RE series so until we hear back from someone who says the
custom TV valve didn't fix the problem I'll keep an open mind.
As for my transgo installation, it was one of the first comprehensive kits
(with video) that was available for the 518. A chrysler transmission tech
and I did the install per instructions. Shift quality was excellent,
outside of the too low 1-2 shift point (by 400 rpm) that didn't exist
before. For my purpose, and combination, even a 100-200 rpm difference is
not acceptable. But that's just me. ;-)
RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> Ray,
>
> If the Transgo kit was installed to the instruction sheet (and wasn't an
> older, outdated kit still laying on the shelf), the shift points should
> all be within 100-200rpm of each other. In the case of the 98 Dakota
> (RE series not your 92 RH series)...the PCM also comes into play - line
> pressure vs. shift point.
>
> I've changed the TV valve to the custom one on a 95, 98, 99, and 01 and
> on all of them, it fixes the lower shift point.
>
> The 727/904/500/518/42/44/46/47 series transmissions have all had shift
> timing issues...agreed, but the TV cable itself can only adjust so far
> on the 97+ models.
>
> - Bernd
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