I am struggling to decide which "shift kit" to get. I had made up my mind to do the TransGo, but I am thinking that in order to help my mpg, I'll turn off the perf. shift but then I won't have all of the juiciness that Overkill has provided with the trans settings (e.g. line pressure). So I think I will try and get a kit that will firm up the shifts more so I can ditch the slow granny shifts that I have to put up with now and which seem to anger me constantly.
So I am again taking a long look at Intense's offering. I'm hopeful I can get some unbiased feedback here. I know if I post this at ol' clubGP all I'll get is anti-Intense propaganda. The Intense kit looks like it is the most comprehensive (it has the most parts anyway) but it doesn't seem like it is selectable. They have a setting for GTs and another for GTPs. Is that their own terms meaning mild and medium firmness respectively? I'm a bit confused on that. Also, does anyone have any input on the use of the sand paper and scuff pad? Is that even a good idea? Overall are those with Intense kits happy? Would you have gone with something else in retrospect? It is a pretty hefty investment but I don't mind if it is quality. Also, is the filter GM? Does anyone know? If it isn't a good one, I'll have to buy another. In case anyone is wondering what I am talking about, the Intense kit is here: INTENSE-Racing.com: INTENSE™ Street/Strip Performance Shift Pak® Those of you with the kit, any comments on shift speed and firmness?
The other option I am looking at is the Thrasher kit. It looks like the Transgo with a few more spacers for selecting firmness. You can see the current version here: THRASHER Shift Kit for your 4T65e - from the home of Thrasher Engineered Performance If anyone has experience with the current Thrasher kit, I'd like to hear about it.
Then there is the TransGo: INTENSE-Racing.com: TransGo 4T65E Shift Kit (That is the best picture I've seen of it.)
Before anyone tries to persuade me to go with the cheaper spacer only kits or DIY, I'm not convinced that is the proper way to do it. I want faster shifts most of all. It really seems like different springs will be necessary (among other things). Anyway, I believe in saving money but not cutting corners. Especially when it comes to our fragile tranny. So let me hear your opinions/feedback/hearsay or whatever. Thanks for reading.
