TransGo Shift Kit
03-24-2009, 01:54 PM
#121
Update. I had the work done this morning. TDS Transmission. It worked!! The 1-2 shift is crisp, the 2-3 flare is gone and its just super smooth. I watched the whole thing, no way I would ever attempt this. There are quite a few parts. The total cost was $300. Well worth it. Service was great.
03-24-2009, 02:28 PM
#122
Update. I had the work done this morning. TDS Transmission. It worked!! The 1-2 shift is crisp, the 2-3 flare is gone and its just super smooth. I watched the whole thing, no way I would ever attempt this. There are quite a few parts. The total cost was $300. Well worth it. Service was great.
03-25-2009, 12:10 AM
#124
03-25-2009, 04:54 AM
#125
03-25-2009, 05:30 AM
#126
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I have the normal kit. The gasket was never even mentioned and at that point I was out in the waiting area so I dont know what they used. The more I drive it the more I like it. Seems to down shift faster, all around better feel. (And I realize it could all be in my mind!!)
03-25-2009, 09:14 AM
#130
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEhkciG1oRk
Last edited by VqMoNsTeR; 03-25-2009 at 09:19 AM.
03-25-2009, 10:49 AM
#131
I have built these, so if anyone has any questions about the kit or install, I'll be happy to answer. I'm currently working on a proper review with video, so people who are interested, let me know what you would like to see.
Hey scottwax, I have an extra vb I can build if you are interested and since we are near each other we can install it and see if you like it or not and you won't have any down time with your car.
03-25-2009, 02:24 PM
#132
03-25-2009, 04:25 PM
#135
03-25-2009, 04:52 PM
#137
It can help, it depends on why and how bad it is slipping. In any case, if you do need a rebuild, you will still have a transgo vb providing much better shifts.
03-26-2009, 11:30 AM
#138
Had this kit installed today along with new shift selenoids. Made a huge difference, no more slip. It is only a bandaid solution though.
Reason why these cars slip is the 3rd gear clutch seals shrink over time and cause a loss of pressure inside the tranny. Increasing line pressure in the VB with the transgo kit is a good way to prolong the life of your tranny, but the damage has been done. And eventually, the problem will resurface again...just might take a year or so before the slip returns. I'm glad to have bought myself some time to source out a 6spd swap at my convenience. Oh, and my info comes from a very well known Nissan master tech up here in Toronto. Many people can vouch for him on torontomaxima.com as well as in the Canadian section of G35driver.com.
Reason why these cars slip is the 3rd gear clutch seals shrink over time and cause a loss of pressure inside the tranny. Increasing line pressure in the VB with the transgo kit is a good way to prolong the life of your tranny, but the damage has been done. And eventually, the problem will resurface again...just might take a year or so before the slip returns. I'm glad to have bought myself some time to source out a 6spd swap at my convenience. Oh, and my info comes from a very well known Nissan master tech up here in Toronto. Many people can vouch for him on torontomaxima.com as well as in the Canadian section of G35driver.com.
03-26-2009, 12:40 PM
#139
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TDS suggested an additive that will condition the seals too. I understand it expands them. I may try it if I notice the slip returning. I wonder if I should put some in anyways?? Dont know who makes it, there seems to me a few out there. Ive never been one for additives. He said to go to Canadian Tire and get one that 'conditions internal and external seals'.
03-26-2009, 02:35 PM
#140
TDS suggested an additive that will condition the seals too. I understand it expands them. I may try it if I notice the slip returning. I wonder if I should put some in anyways?? Dont know who makes it, there seems to me a few out there. Ive never been one for additives. He said to go to Canadian Tire and get one that 'conditions internal and external seals'.
Haterz-sure thing. Got to get my car through inspection first-changed the bank 1 rear O2 to fix a P0037 code and 65 miles later, it pops a P0420.
Reset the code and it hasn't come back on yet, but both EVAP and CAT are showing "not ready" on my code reader.
03-31-2009, 09:05 AM
#143
03-31-2009, 09:06 AM
#144
Had this kit installed today along with new shift selenoids. Made a huge difference, no more slip. It is only a bandaid solution though.
Reason why these cars slip is the 3rd gear clutch seals shrink over time and cause a loss of pressure inside the tranny. Increasing line pressure in the VB with the transgo kit is a good way to prolong the life of your tranny, but the damage has been done. And eventually, the problem will resurface again...just might take a year or so before the slip returns. I'm glad to have bought myself some time to source out a 6spd swap at my convenience. Oh, and my info comes from a very well known Nissan master tech up here in Toronto. Many people can vouch for him on torontomaxima.com as well as in the Canadian section of G35driver.com.
Reason why these cars slip is the 3rd gear clutch seals shrink over time and cause a loss of pressure inside the tranny. Increasing line pressure in the VB with the transgo kit is a good way to prolong the life of your tranny, but the damage has been done. And eventually, the problem will resurface again...just might take a year or so before the slip returns. I'm glad to have bought myself some time to source out a 6spd swap at my convenience. Oh, and my info comes from a very well known Nissan master tech up here in Toronto. Many people can vouch for him on torontomaxima.com as well as in the Canadian section of G35driver.com.
03-31-2009, 09:14 AM
#145
You can't change those specific seals unless you drop the tranny, it even says so in the instructions that come with the kit. My tech says if you're gonna replace those seals, might as well rebuild the rest of it while it's apart.
03-31-2009, 10:56 AM
#146
your tech is correct, the tranny has to be literally completely disassembled to install the seals included with the reprogramming kit. might as well rebuild it while its apart.
07-06-2009, 05:28 PM
#147
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Hey people i have a 2000 Maxima GXE with an A/T. I inherited a Transgo Shift kit from a friend, the kit is New never used, its a RE4F04B-HD. Will this kit fit my automatic tranny? if it wont? Which Shift kit would be the right one? I'm Still in time to return it, please any one can give me some advice, Thanks.
07-06-2009, 05:30 PM
#148
Hey people i have a 2000 Maxima GXE with an A/T. I inherited a Transgo Shift kit from a friend, the kit is New never used, its a RE4F04B-HD. Will this kit fit my automatic tranny? if it wont? Which Shift kit would be the right one? I'm Still in time to return it, please any one can give me some advice, Thanks.
07-06-2009, 06:11 PM
#150
wow.. i'm sorry i didnt know people were posting for my response..
if you go to the transgo site, there is the section called DISTRIBUTORS... then go to the state of Maryland "md"
the 3rd one down is Transtar industries. that is the one that is selling for close to 55 bucks. That is where i'm gonna purchase mine next week and if your near the Northern Virginia area, B and T motorsports is charging only 200 bucks to do the install. they do just about everything. small shop, but a great one. very trustworthy.
obviously if you cant come in this area, at least you can get the kit for around 55 bucks!
if you go to the transgo site, there is the section called DISTRIBUTORS... then go to the state of Maryland "md"
the 3rd one down is Transtar industries. that is the one that is selling for close to 55 bucks. That is where i'm gonna purchase mine next week and if your near the Northern Virginia area, B and T motorsports is charging only 200 bucks to do the install. they do just about everything. small shop, but a great one. very trustworthy.
obviously if you cant come in this area, at least you can get the kit for around 55 bucks!
07-06-2009, 06:13 PM
#151
btw... i believe they only carry the "SK®RE4F04B" the normal version.
hope thats helps everyone!
and like i said.. B and T motorsports charges 200 or so...
if you do decide to call or check them out, Allan is my name.. i bring them my turbo s2000 to do stuff with, and now my maxima
hope thats helps everyone!
and like i said.. B and T motorsports charges 200 or so...
if you do decide to call or check them out, Allan is my name.. i bring them my turbo s2000 to do stuff with, and now my maxima
07-06-2009, 06:45 PM
#152
Hey people i have a 2000 Maxima GXE with an A/T. I inherited a Transgo Shift kit from a friend, the kit is New never used, its a RE4F04B-HD. Will this kit fit my automatic tranny? if it wont? Which Shift kit would be the right one? I'm Still in time to return it, please any one can give me some advice, Thanks.
08-12-2009, 10:05 PM
#155
Someone installed a transmission cooler on their 5.5 gen and it made the cold weather slip worse-and the car only had 15k on it. I found the thread a while back in the fluids forum.
08-12-2009, 10:28 PM
#156
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Location: canby, OR
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Tranny coolers aren't needed unless your gonna spend all day at the strip. The shift kit is going to actually increase fluid flow throw the tranny helping itself to stay cooler. That's at least what the guy in the tranny shop was telling me when I asked about a cooler.
01-25-2010, 10:36 AM
#159
Tranny coolers aren't needed unless your gonna spend all day at the strip. The shift kit is going to actually increase fluid flow throw the tranny helping itself to stay cooler. That's at least what the guy in the tranny shop was telling me when I asked about a cooler.
Still debating the shift kit-got 168,000 miles on my original transmission right now. Hate to pop for the kit and install and need a transmission in 10,000 miles. Might make more sense to just wait until I need a transmission.
01-25-2010, 12:57 PM
#160
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Location: canby, OR
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I read about a guy who installed his shift kit and it just exposed how bad his tranny was. said he got real bad flare on the 2-3 shift (almost to redline), when he went to a shop they told him his clutch packs were fried. Installing the kit just made them slip worse cause it was trying to shift harder and couldn't. If you got 168k on the stock AT I'd save up some $$$ and do a full rebuild with beefier packs and the HD kit. IMO