Re: Shift Kits

From: dmagnum@ccs.netside.com
Date: Thu Aug 21 1997 - 09:09:15 EDT


WillTier@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-08-20 13:04:53 EDT, you write:
>
> << he did not recommend the shift kit saying that the clutches, bands,
> etc. cant handle it (too weak) that the tranny life would be very much
> shortened. Just wanted some other opinions on this. I hate the stock
> shift and would like to fix, but dont want to hurt the tranny life in the
> process.
>
> opinions???????? >>
>
> BS in my opinion. The shift kits advertises that the firmer shifts reduce
> clutch slippage and extends the transmission life immensley. Also NOS
> recommended a shift kit just to enhance reliability of the transmission due
> to the extra power. Everything I have been told is that the shift kits reduce
> wear and tear on the transmission and add reliability. They are made to shift
> soft for the pansies out there in the world and this causes slippage and
> wear.
>
> My 2 Cents
>
> BillHey Bill,

I've been told that the 46re is the Exact tranny used in the V10
equipped 2500 Ram. No changes.....
Did you ever see the size of these clutshes....

Stan
dmagnum@mail.netside.com

 
 



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