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bigcarguy · 08-08-2002, 09:35 AM

I bought a shift kit for the TH350 in my old Camaro many moons ago, but never got the chance to install it. Well, it's dead now but I still have the kit. It's already been drilled for street instead of towing. Would it be ok in my truck, or should I get another one and drill it for towing?

Smooth68 · 08-08-2002, 09:58 AM

depends if you want extra firm tire chriping shifts or just firm shifts...

68 with 350 TPI · 08-08-2002, 05:00 PM

I always put in kits on the street/strip setting.

Makes the band hold a bit more and under load it helps.

DennyB · 08-08-2002, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68 with 350 TPI
I always put in kits on the street/strip setting.

Makes the band hold a bit more and under load it helps.

And will also help the trans run cooler. Less slippage = less heat

67 SS · 08-08-2002, 06:53 PM

I've always ran street/strip.It would shift firm while normal driving and bark the tires when you shift at upper RPM's.Not sure what the advantage of the RV setting would be.

Beast388 · 08-08-2002, 07:32 PM

Same here.....I installed my shift kit and used the street/strip separator plate. I've towed with it, it shifts hard and will chirp 2nd.

DennyB · 08-08-2002, 09:56 PM

What brand of shift kit is it?
The B&M and TCI valve bodies will shift hard at all throttle points.
The trans-go will shift harder as more throttle is applied <-- I like this

, But still shifts stiff at lower RPMs
Also it depends on if you want full manual, or manual/automatic.

RipMeyer · 08-08-2002, 11:33 PM

You cant even tell I have one installed unless you are full wide open. Then it chirps quite well.

DennyB · 08-09-2002, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by RipMeyer
You cant even tell I have one installed unless you are full wide open. Then it chirps quite well.

What brand are you using?

08-08-2002, 09:35 AM	#1
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	Shift kit drilled for street? I bought a shift kit for the TH350 in my old Camaro many moons ago, but never got the chance to install it. Well, it's dead now but I still have the kit. It's already been drilled for street instead of towing. Would it be ok in my truck, or should I get another one and drill it for towing? __________________ Ah yes, the college life. School all morning, work all night, study when ya can. Uh...

08-08-2002, 09:58 AM	#2
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	depends if you want extra firm tire chriping shifts or just firm shifts... __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

08-08-2002, 05:00 PM	#3
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	I always put in kits on the street/strip setting. Makes the band hold a bit more and under load it helps. __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

08-08-2002, 07:32 PM	#6
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	Same here.....I installed my shift kit and used the street/strip separator plate. I've towed with it, it shifts hard and will chirp 2nd. __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.

08-08-2002, 09:56 PM	#7
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	What brand of shift kit is it? The B&M and TCI valve bodies will shift hard at all throttle points. The trans-go will shift harder as more throttle is applied <-- I like this , But still shifts stiff at lower RPMs Also it depends on if you want full manual, or manual/automatic. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

08-08-2002, 06:53 PM	#5
67 SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW ARKANSAS Posts: 258	I've always ran street/strip.It would shift firm while normal driving and bark the tires when you shift at upper RPM's.Not sure what the advantage of the RV setting would be.

08-08-2002, 11:33 PM	#8
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	You cant even tell I have one installed unless you are full wide open. Then it chirps quite well.

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