Sounds great Vlad. My bro and I are still not done with tweaking it. We
are going to do a few things and see what we get.
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: Shift kits & Stall Conv Attn: Geoffrey
>Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 10:15:37 -0600
>
>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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