trans go shift kit? [Archive] - Dakota Durango Message Board

02SilverRT

04-21-2005, 10:44 PM

i just recently bought a 02 dakota and i was wondering if the trans go shift kit was worth buying. i dont know much about this kit so any info would be helpful.

MoPaR DaK

04-22-2005, 12:04 AM

It basically re-routes the trans fluid in the valve body and gives you firmer shifts. You have to remove, open, and modify your valve body so that drives alot of people away.

Sicminds0088

05-11-2005, 12:07 AM

I put the TransGo in my 3.9L Dakota. It was definitely worth it to me. Instead of a sluggish shift, it pretty much slams it into gear. Also, since the shifts are shorter, there is less friction build-up in the tranny, making it better for your tranny too.

Just a thought...

02SilverRT

05-11-2005, 04:14 AM

thanks for that extra info...im gonna buy the kit next week when i get paid...hopefully it'll give me the performance out of my transmission that i want

blk03rt

05-11-2005, 08:52 PM

thanks for that extra info...im gonna buy the kit next week when i get paid...hopefully it'll give me the performance out of my transmission that i want

You'll get the performance you want. I have the Transgo in my 03 R/T. Shifts are very firm, and no more 2 second intervals when you stab it to downshift, IMO, it's worth the p.i.t.a. install. :banana2:

02SilverRT

05-13-2005, 04:53 AM

how long was the install for you?

blk03rt

05-13-2005, 06:37 PM

how long was the install for you?

Took me about 6hrs. But it was the first time I had torn into a tranny, so it might not take others that know what they're doing quite as long.

Ben

05-13-2005, 07:17 PM

I have never had one in a Dak, but i have in other cars and they are kick ass for sure. if you do not know what you are doing have a good shop do it for you.

Neil

05-14-2005, 01:46 PM

Another oprion is to get a performance valve body with the shif components already installed. You can get a Martin Saine valve body through Fastman. I have one. http://www.thefastman.com/ They are excelent products.

360 xrt

05-14-2005, 03:43 PM

tell me more about this martin saine valve body like how much and how long of an install,please. ***nominate me for june TOM ***

N56629

05-14-2005, 03:51 PM

thanks for that extra info...im gonna buy the kit next week when i get paid...hopefully it'll give me the performance out of my transmission that i want

There are several kits available. Which one are you buying, where and how much?

APS has complete valve bodies for around $500, which seems to be about $200 more than the kit. Does that sound about right?