A shift kit, Exhaust.??? what next?

90LxDroptop · 09-20-2001, 06:17 PM

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble deciding on what kind of mod I want to do next, I'm trying to decide between a shift kit(TransGo probably), underdrive pulleys, exhaust system...I dunno can you guys help? (i'd rather do something for speed, I want my car to actually be quick before it sounds awesome...what's a loud obnoxious car without speed...ya know what i'm saying)

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90 LX 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Removed Air Silencer, more mods to come...

09-20-2001, 06:33 PM

I totally agree with you....IMO, I wouldn't do the exhaust yet (unless you just want to throw some flowturds on for now). What mods you do all depends on how much $$$ you're looking to spend and what your goal is. The underdrive pulleys are a good low $-decent return mod.....shift kit's another nice mod, especially if your car's got a stock shifter (they suck)

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

HiFlow5 0 · 09-20-2001, 06:53 PM

go shift kit first, that should save a few tenths of your 1/4 mile times. but it sure does sound nice having a good exhaust system when your running down the track!

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89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims
89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater!
MY89GT

RobertD · 09-21-2001, 06:56 PM

Go with the shift kit. I have the Transgo in my GT and love it. It's definitely worth the $$$.

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Robert
91GT; 88 ASC McLaren #709

aaa · 09-21-2001, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RobertD:
Go with the shift kit. I have the Transgo in my GT and love it. It's definitely worth the $$$.

WHAT DOES A TRANSGO SHIFTKIT COST ?????

John · 09-23-2001, 01:29 AM

Mine was $104 plus ship. from excessive. There are a few on this board who have had bad dealings w/ excessive but mine was @ my door in 5-6 days and installed by me that day after work. It comes w/ good destructions and a video, if you can turn a wrench you can do this install. I have a prob w/ my kit as it will shift in OD when @ WOT in D sometimes and I heard there is no way to fix. I tried to get a hold of their techs and alls i got were the secretaries. John

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89 Notch: ASP Pullies,
K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trans. cooler,FMS 3 core , FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe, ASP solid mounts, Energy Sus. Trans. Mnt. BBK 70mm TB, MSD 6al, Dual elec. fans, 5.0 Firepower Kit, Scorpion 1.6 RR's, Flowmasters, 73 mm MAF, cobra intake and crower #512 cam,

09-20-2001, 06:17 PM	#1
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	A shift kit, Exhaust.??? what next? Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble deciding on what kind of mod I want to do next, I'm trying to decide between a shift kit(TransGo probably), underdrive pulleys, exhaust system...I dunno can you guys help? (i'd rather do something for speed, I want my car to actually be quick before it sounds awesome...what's a loud obnoxious car without speed...ya know what i'm saying) ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Removed Air Silencer, more mods to come...

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09-20-2001, 06:33 PM	#2
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	I totally agree with you....IMO, I wouldn't do the exhaust yet (unless you just want to throw some flowturds on for now). What mods you do all depends on how much $$$ you're looking to spend and what your goal is. The underdrive pulleys are a good low $-decent return mod.....shift kit's another nice mod, especially if your car's got a stock shifter (they suck) ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

09-20-2001, 06:53 PM	#3
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	go shift kit first, that should save a few tenths of your 1/4 mile times. but it sure does sound nice having a good exhaust system when your running down the track! ------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims 89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater! MY89GT

09-21-2001, 06:56 PM	#4
RobertD Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: El Paso, Texas, USA Posts: 170	Go with the shift kit. I have the Transgo in my GT and love it. It's definitely worth the $$$. ------------------ Robert 91GT; 88 ASC McLaren #709

09-23-2001, 01:29 AM	#6
John Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Ft.Myers, FL. Posts: 150	Mine was $104 plus ship. from excessive. There are a few on this board who have had bad dealings w/ excessive but mine was @ my door in 5-6 days and installed by me that day after work. It comes w/ good destructions and a video, if you can turn a wrench you can do this install. I have a prob w/ my kit as it will shift in OD when @ WOT in D sometimes and I heard there is no way to fix. I tried to get a hold of their techs and alls i got were the secretaries. John ------------------ 89 Notch: ASP Pullies, K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trans. cooler,FMS 3 core , FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe, ASP solid mounts, Energy Sus. Trans. Mnt. BBK 70mm TB, MSD 6al, Dual elec. fans, 5.0 Firepower Kit, Scorpion 1.6 RR's, Flowmasters, 73 mm MAF, cobra intake and crower #512 cam,