Glad to hear you got it done. I too installed mine yesterday. I took a
different approach, I had a Dodge Tranny Tech do it at the dealer after
hours. We pulled the tranny completely out as I was installing the stall
converter at the same time. If you did this while the tranny was in the
truck, my sympathy, that had to be a real bitch. In fact, you guys must
have been on your backs for several hours. You have earned all my respect.
I love the shifts, it lays a decent patch of black marks, and puts you back
in your seat for sure. The stall converter made such a difference I can't
even describe it. I raced several cars last night, and I beat every one of
then at least 1-2 lengths right out of the hole. What a launch...be ready
for this mod, I had to re-learn how to drive my truck. It's nothing o lay
a patch of marks, REAL quick...
Vladimir "FASRAM"
http://home.austin.rr.com/fasram/
http://www.indyram.org/
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Geoffrey
Hackbart
Sent: Friday, March 12, 1999 10:59 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Shift kits Attn: Vladimir
Well, I installed the shift kit, w/ my brother. It was a bitch, but well
worth it. I just got back from a test drive with my brother. It works
very well. Eventhough, I don't have enough torque to chirp the tires, it
shift 100 times better than stock. As for the details, the video tells
it all. Just follow the video, as well as the instructions, and it will
be fine. If you know nothing about trannys, I would suggest you get it
done somewhere. My bro did all the work, I just looked on. Oh, as for
the video saying to tilit the pan back, don't bother, it don't work. We
both got a bath of tranny fluid. Get
alot of fluid to refill the tranny. It took almost 2 1/2 gallons for
mine. Good luck on yours.
Later,
Geoffrey
~~98 DAK CC SLT 3.9L Metallic Red~~
>From: Jason&Sarah <Jpm699@email.msn.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: RE: Shift kits Attn: Vladimir
>Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 10:15:34 -0800
>
>Be sure to let me know how it goes. Give me all details above and
beyond
>that which is shown in the installation video.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jason
>
>
>
>
>
>>I am going to be installing a Transgo shift kit tomorrow. (with the
help
>>of my bro) He has put in the main three shift kits in his cars.(all of
>>them Jaguar XJS V12's)B&M, Hurst, & Transgo. He likes Transgo the
best.
>>It shift firm at WOT. He was able to lay third gear scratches in a car
>>designed for high speeds. I can't wait to see how it will perform on
my
>>truck. Good luck to ya.
>>
>>Later,
>>Geoffrey
>>~~98 DAK CC SLT 3.9L Metallic Red~~
>>
>>
>>>From: Vladimir Ryall <vladimir@austin.rr.com>
>>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>>Subject: DML: RE: Shift kits Attn: Vladimir
>>>Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:58:44 -0600
>>>
>>>Thanks for the inquiry. I purchased the Mopar Kit back in 1997 and
had
>>it
>>>installed. I have had nothing but grief since. Sometimes it shifts
>>hard as
>>>hell, and sometimes it won't shift at all under WOT. It has been
very
>>>frustrating. I already have the Transgo Kit and it is getting
>>installed
>>>this Saturday along with a stall converter. I will let you know what
>>>happens? Last time I heard, Mopar Perf. Tech-Line will tell you they
>>don't
>>>carry a shift kit for my year truck. That is due to the fact they
have
>>had
>>>so many reported problems. It has never been listed in the catalog
>>that I
>>>am aware.
>>>Hope this helps.
>>>
>>>Vladimir "FASRAM"
>>>http://home.austin.rr.com/fasram/
>>>http://www.indyram.org/
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
>>>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net] On Behalf Of
>>Jason&Sarah
>>>Sent: Thursday, March 11, 1999 11:29 AM
>>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>>Subject: DML: Shift kits Attn: Vladimir
>>>
>>>I saw on your website that you have a mopar shift kit installed on
your
>>Ram
>>>and a note saying don't buy this, I was just curious as to why? Also
I
>>see
>>>you have a Transgo shift kit on your list of things to buy I also
would
>>like
>>>to know your reasons for this? I am thinking about buying a Transgo
>>shift
>>>kit for my Dak and just wanted as many opinions, pros, cons, etc. as
>>>possible.
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>Jason
>>>98 CC, 4X4, 318
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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