RE: Transmission shift kit recommendations

From: Ray Block (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Wed Jan 18 2006 - 15:35:01 EST


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pindell, Tim
>
> Fellas:
> When I first bought the truck, the smooth shifts of the 46RH were a
> nice departure from having to row the 'box myself, but now I've grown
> tired of what has become the mush-o-matic. I think the transmission is
> working properly, but I want shifts to be a bit more definitive, perhaps
> even snappy. I adjusted the bands recently as instructed in the FSM.
> They were loose, but the adjustment didn't seem to make a difference in
> shift quality. The TV cable seems to be in correct order as well. This
> brings me to my point: shift kits. Which one is "better"? It looks
> like there are two major manufacturers of shift kits for these units
> with a great disparity in price: B&M has a kit for about $55 and TransGo
> has a kit for about $110. I've found a walkthrough for the 46rh TransGo
> kit and it doesn't look too difficult, but it requires minor
> modification of the valve body. I haven't found any info regarding B&M
> kit walkthroughs, however, from the contents of the kit, it appears that
> the installation requires a relatively simple replacement of the valve
> body separator plate and a few springs. I've got tools and I'm not
> afraid to use 'em.
>
> I value the collective input. Which kit is the "better" of the two? Are
> there others that I should consider? Do the claims of increased
> frictional surface life stand up to practical use? Do any of these kits
> take cheesy shortcuts to achieve the performance? Does anybody have an
> extra functional 46RH valve body lying around that they'd be willing to
> part with? I'd rather spend the little extra money and do it right or
> simply not do it at all.
>
> Tim

Tim, I have the transgo in my '92 and it's great. It might be a little
more involved than others but it solves some OEM problems as well as
improving the shifts. I did mine from written instructions but with the
video tape you should have no problems. If you get it and need any advise,
just call me. The other major brands of kits (TCI, Turbo Action) should
also work fine. Your choice.

Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html



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