Getting trans rebuilt, is shift kit good idea?

[Mbrooks420]

I'm getting my second trans rebuild. The transmission shop recomended a shift kit. Is this a good idea? I think the trans should shift firmer, but don't want to do anything to lessen reliability.

 

[Alec]

If anything a good internal shift kit will make the tranny more reliable. Definately a good idea. Good luck!

 

[Mbrooks420]

That's what I was looking for I'll find out exactly what shift kit it is. They offered the shift kit and a cooler as the only upgrades I could get. They wanted 125 for each. I can do WAY better on the cooler, but figured for 125 and not having to drop the pan myself it was worth it. I wish there was something else they offered.

 

[Alec]

125 for the shift kit and labor? If so it's a good deal. If it's just 125 for labor that's too much. Both of my rebuilds threw the labor in for free since they were already doing everything else.

 

[Mbrooks420]

125 for the kit installed. I was looking at getting a cooler when the trans went bad. I can get a nice one at a local shop, and a trans temp gauge for under 125, so I'll do that myself.