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lukecp · 07-09-2002, 01:08 PM

I'm tring to pick out a shift kit for the TH350 in my truck when it gets rebuilt. I really want it to bark the tires in the 1-2 shift, when the engine gets revved up to 3500-4000 rpm. I don't want it to bark the tires when i am just driving around town, around 2000 rpm, because it would proably make my tires not last as long, and attract too many cops. I have a pretty fresh 350 in my truck, with about 300hp. I was looking at a RV/Heavy Duty shift kit, proably a B&M Transpack. Would this shift kit give me a nice, fairly firm shift when i am just driving around, and the tire bark when i mash the throttle? I was also looking at the street/strip Transpack, but i have seen several guys running them, and almost every time their tranny shifts, it barks the tires, even if they are not being heavy on the throttle. So, is the RV/Heavy Duty the one i am looking for?

68 with 350 TPI · 07-09-2002, 01:33 PM

I used to build transmissions.

My advise.

Trans go!

WHYBYNU · 07-09-2002, 01:37 PM

I talked to the guy who rebuilt my trans 2 years ago and he said he could make the tires chirp on the 1-2 shift @ 3500-4000 rpm using his own kit not sure what he used but 2 years and I have had no problems what so ever with the trans, shifts nice when cruising town and will bark the tires at will when you get on it. Talk to the garage and see what they recommend might be alittle cheaper. Just my .02 good luck

mark25 · 07-09-2002, 05:15 PM

I have a B&M Transpak from another project that i never used. it is for 68-81 TH-350. new in box. $25 plus shipping. e-mail me at 2884ftst@kanza.net if interested.

**MikeB** · 07-10-2002, 10:07 PM

I installed the B&M Shift Improver Kit using the Street/Strip mods. (You can also do the RV/Towing mods.) The part throttle 1-2 shift is a little harder than I'd like but doesn't chirp the tires. At 2/3 to full throttle the tires do more than chirp, they squeal, even with 255x70-15 tires. I have a 3.08 open diff and 2000 RPM stall converter.

Hooter · 07-11-2002, 01:27 AM

there is a towing shift kit in my 74 and i love it ( hey what do ya know ive reached 500 posts! this causes a celebration, im gonna get a beer)

Beast388 · 07-11-2002, 09:39 AM

I have a TCI TranScat Super II shift kit in the TH350 in my Burb. I installed it myself when I rebuilt the tranny. It has pretty firm shifts and will only bark the tires when I am heavy on the go-pedal. I like it and would recommend it.

chevy2racr · 07-11-2002, 02:26 PM

from what I've read, atleast with 700R4s TRANS GO i a really good kit

07-09-2002, 01:08 PM	#1
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Shift Kit I'm tring to pick out a shift kit for the TH350 in my truck when it gets rebuilt. I really want it to bark the tires in the 1-2 shift, when the engine gets revved up to 3500-4000 rpm. I don't want it to bark the tires when i am just driving around town, around 2000 rpm, because it would proably make my tires not last as long, and attract too many cops. I have a pretty fresh 350 in my truck, with about 300hp. I was looking at a RV/Heavy Duty shift kit, proably a B&M Transpack. Would this shift kit give me a nice, fairly firm shift when i am just driving around, and the tire bark when i mash the throttle? I was also looking at the street/strip Transpack, but i have seen several guys running them, and almost every time their tranny shifts, it barks the tires, even if they are not being heavy on the throttle. So, is the RV/Heavy Duty the one i am looking for? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-09-2002, 01:33 PM	#2
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	I used to build transmissions. My advise. Trans go! __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-09-2002, 05:15 PM	#4
mark25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Vassar,Ks 66543 Posts: 375	I have a B&M Transpak from another project that i never used. it is for 68-81 TH-350. new in box. $25 plus shipping. e-mail me at 2884ftst@kanza.net if interested. __________________ '72 C-10 Cheyenne Super, 402/TH400, Bucket Seats, tilt, tach, AM/FM & shoulder harnesses and a ground up restoration

07-10-2002, 10:07 PM	#5
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,430	I installed the B&M Shift Improver Kit using the Street/Strip mods. (You can also do the RV/Towing mods.) The part throttle 1-2 shift is a little harder than I'd like but doesn't chirp the tires. At 2/3 to full throttle the tires do more than chirp, they squeal, even with 255x70-15 tires. I have a 3.08 open diff and 2000 RPM stall converter. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

07-11-2002, 01:27 AM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	there is a towing shift kit in my 74 and i love it ( hey what do ya know ive reached 500 posts! this causes a celebration, im gonna get a beer) __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

07-09-2002, 01:37 PM	#3
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	I talked to the guy who rebuilt my trans 2 years ago and he said he could make the tires chirp on the 1-2 shift @ 3500-4000 rpm using his own kit not sure what he used but 2 years and I have had no problems what so ever with the trans, shifts nice when cruising town and will bark the tires at will when you get on it. Talk to the garage and see what they recommend might be alittle cheaper. Just my .02 good luck

07-11-2002, 09:39 AM	#7
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	I have a TCI TranScat Super II shift kit in the TH350 in my Burb. I installed it myself when I rebuilt the tranny. It has pretty firm shifts and will only bark the tires when I am heavy on the go-pedal. I like it and would recommend it. __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.

07-11-2002, 02:26 PM	#8
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	from what I've read, atleast with 700R4s TRANS GO i a really good kit __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa



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