Slow '95 GT

[njoy78]

My '95 GT auto drives like it has a slipping box. Compared with my boyfriends '89 firebird it's a real hog, (this is a major embarrassment). I've been advised by the local garage that a shift kit will make all the difference in the world. Before I go ahead and have the work done I'd like to hear other owner's opinions. Has anyone else found it to make a difference? Are the stock cars really this slow? Would a diff' upgrade be a better idea? Any advice would be greatly received.

[goodyear1984]

Originally Posted by njoy78

My '95 GT auto drives like it has a slipping box. Compared with my boyfriends '89 firebird it's a real hog, (this is a major embarrassment). I've been advised by the local garage that a shift kit will make all the difference in the world. Before I go ahead and have the work done I'd like to hear other owner's opinions. Has anyone else found it to make a difference? Are the stock cars really this slow? Would a diff' upgrade be a better idea? Any advice would be greatly received.

a shift kit and a set of 373 or 410 gears would wake it up.they are pretty slow stock.

[njoy78]

Thanks! Considering that I am on a budget, which upgrade alone offers the biggest gain, (shift kit or gears)?

[goodyear1984]

well the shift kit is prolly less than
100 plus fluid and the gears are like 190 plus new crush sleve,pinion seal,rtv.its not a bad idea to have new clutchs for the limited slip(posi)..now its about who u know that can install them.if u dont know any one that can do it will cost some money.