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11-21-2006, 10:50 AM
RE: Shift kits
I had Superior brand installed in my truck. My friend has his own transmission shop and installed it for me. That is the brand he always puts in the Dodge trucks. He's been in business for several years and has been rebuilding trannies for a few decades, so I trust his judgement.
It has two options, normal and performance. We went with the performance setting. It doesn't shift harshly, but it did get firmer the longer I drove it. I also did a tranny flush at the same time, so that may have made a bit of difference. The 1-2 shift shift is definately the hardest shift.
I was experiencing a shudder or vibration in the transmission prior to installing the shift kit. After the install and tranny flush, this went away, so I was pleased with the results. There are other good brands out there, but I am having good luck with Superior.
It has two options, normal and performance. We went with the performance setting. It doesn't shift harshly, but it did get firmer the longer I drove it. I also did a tranny flush at the same time, so that may have made a bit of difference. The 1-2 shift shift is definately the hardest shift.
I was experiencing a shudder or vibration in the transmission prior to installing the shift kit. After the install and tranny flush, this went away, so I was pleased with the results. There are other good brands out there, but I am having good luck with Superior.
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RE: Shift kits
ORIGINAL: ASH
I had Superior brand installed in my truck. My friend has his own transmission shop and installed it for me. That is the brand he always puts in the Dodge trucks. He's been in business for several years and has been rebuilding trannies for a few decades, so I trust his judgement.
It has two options, normal and performance. We went with the performance setting. It doesn't shift harshly, but it did get firmer the longer I drove it. I also did a tranny flush at the same time, so that may have made a bit of difference. The 1-2 shift shift is definately the hardest shift.
I was experiencing a shudder or vibration in the transmission prior to installing the shift kit. After the install and tranny flush, this went away, so I was pleased with the results. There are other good brands out there, but I am having good luck with Superior.
I had Superior brand installed in my truck. My friend has his own transmission shop and installed it for me. That is the brand he always puts in the Dodge trucks. He's been in business for several years and has been rebuilding trannies for a few decades, so I trust his judgement.
It has two options, normal and performance. We went with the performance setting. It doesn't shift harshly, but it did get firmer the longer I drove it. I also did a tranny flush at the same time, so that may have made a bit of difference. The 1-2 shift shift is definately the hardest shift.
I was experiencing a shudder or vibration in the transmission prior to installing the shift kit. After the install and tranny flush, this went away, so I was pleased with the results. There are other good brands out there, but I am having good luck with Superior.
does it chirp the tires at wot? is it so performance oriented that it chirps the tires with normal crusing?
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11-21-2006, 02:04 PM
RE: Shift kits
I don't run my truck hard enough to chirp the tires. 
I would imagine it would in the 1-2 shift if I tried hard enough. Keep in mind although I have the 360, it's hooked to a 3.5 rear, plus the truck is a 4x4 extended cab with a long bed and a fiberglass cap. My truck is heavier than most, so it makes it harder to make the tires squeel.
I installed the shift kit to increase the life of the transmission. I was looking for endurance, not performance. The quicker shift you get decreases the slippage of the clutches, which has many benefits. I use my truck to tow and haul loads, so when I am loaded down, I want it to change quickly from one gear to another. Decreased slippage and increased fluid flow is important when you have 3 ton of coal hooked to your trailer hitch. (Or the mother-in-law strapped in the bed
I would imagine it would in the 1-2 shift if I tried hard enough. Keep in mind although I have the 360, it's hooked to a 3.5 rear, plus the truck is a 4x4 extended cab with a long bed and a fiberglass cap. My truck is heavier than most, so it makes it harder to make the tires squeel.I installed the shift kit to increase the life of the transmission. I was looking for endurance, not performance. The quicker shift you get decreases the slippage of the clutches, which has many benefits. I use my truck to tow and haul loads, so when I am loaded down, I want it to change quickly from one gear to another. Decreased slippage and increased fluid flow is important when you have 3 ton of coal hooked to your trailer hitch. (Or the mother-in-law strapped in the bed
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