Definitely change the Transmission oil every 30K. Bad fluid can do just as
much damage as a lead foot. :)
APS can provide you with a custom build valve-body that is a straight swap -
shift kit and all the other "goodies" you want are preinstalled for you.
(And the instructions are very easy to follow.)
- Bernd
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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Peter Grace
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 10:08 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: Legit Tuning Thread Was: Re: DML: Used MP PCM
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I've never changed the tranny fluid -- am I even supposed to change it
unless it's starting to smell burnt or whatever? I've been filled with old
wives tales about not changing the oil unless it's absolutely necessary or
else it'll shorten the transmission's life. Is transmission fluid easy
enough for the shadetree to change? I don't suppose it's got a nice,
accessable drain plug somewhere easy to get to? ~ Also, does it require a
filter and if so, where do I find it?
I'm reading up about this shift-kit thing. It sounds like a good investment
but I'm wondering if my family mechanic has the where-with-all to do it?
(This transgo kit talks about removing the transmission -- he'd have to pull
the engine out to do that, right?
The plugs/wires/caprotor/tstat (disclaimer: Yeah, I bought them from
chad!) are probably going to go in this weekend, and hopefully they will
help. I'm going to be doing a standard oil change this weekend too, and if
transmission fluid is easy enough to change, maybe I'll do that too.
Thanks,
Pete
Gary Hedlin wrote:
| How long has it been since you've last changed the tranny fluid??
I'ld bet
| a fluid change & band adjustment would solve some of your problems.
|
| A shift kit would be a logical thing to do if you've got the time and
money
| to do so.... They run about $100, and I had mine installed for another
$100.
|
| As far as other mods, I would start with the basics (plugs, wires, cap
| & rotor, t-stat) then work up to a cold air intake, V8 TB, and a high
flow cat
| & muffler.
|
| $500 can go a long way if you do your homework and you're not afraid
to get
| some grease on your hands! :)
|
|
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