Shift Kit !

[chut16]

What do these shift kits do. i was looking on truckperformance.com and the B&M shift kit is only 30 bucks. and why would u need to turn it on and off wouldnt u always want it in performance not stock mode like it says. anynways just lookin for some advice.

 

[Alec]

On your 91, it taps into a few wires and a vacuum line I believe. It basically changes the shift signals going to the tranny. They are very easy to install. As for positions, it will have 0, 1, and 2. Most people leave theirs on 1 and sometimes go to 2 for more performance. Hard to imagine, but sometimes shifts can feel too firm to be comfortable all the time.

I have both the electronic and an internal shift kit. Because the internal kit firms up shifts already, I keep my electric one on 0 most of the time.

 

[chut16]

so is it even worth it and when would u need to use it lets say in position 2.

 

[Alec]

When racing pretty much.

The $30 gizmo is definately worth it.

 

[chut16]

alright sounds good and hey do u think u could help me out with the kkm decision. Ive looked at it and alls it is , is a round air filter is it worth the 90 bucks?

 

[Alec]

It is better than your drop-in KN. Or you can just try to cut up your stock airbox if you have a round stock filter.

 

[chut16]

alright i think im gonna have ot go with that too and one more thing will it make my exhaust sound better?

 

[Alec]

Possibly. It will definately make your motor sound better.

 

[chut16]

sorry for asking all these questions i just want my x to be in good shape, would a new cat converter do anything

 

[hrbib21]

I have the MAC Products intake. I bought it because I like the chrome tube. Some say it makes the air warm which lessens performance but I'm not worried about the 1 or 2 hp it may reduce since I'm already getting 8-14 more anyway. A matter of preference, really.

Some people on this forum have a high flow cat so I imagine it will help.

About the shift kit: I'm about to get my tranny serviced and I'm thinking of buying the B&M internal kit. Of course, the one for my X is $59.99 but seems like it would be a good investment. I'm actually thinking of doing the service myself but not sure yet.

 

[Alec]

Unless your stock cats are bad, don't upgrade. Of course if they are bad the aftermarket one will help (and be cheaper than a factory replacement).