Need Help!!!

281!!! · 02-23-2005, 05:42 PM

Hey i need some help on what to do next for my car. it is a 99 gt auto. here are the parts i already have:

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Motive 4.10 gears
SCT 4 bank chip
Flow Master AT CatBack
Mac LT Headers
Mac Prochamber
Steeda UnderDrive Pulleys
B&M Auto Trans Cooler
Lowering Springs 1.5inches (Not sure what kind they were on the car when i got them)

Any help or ideas would be great!!!!
:toothy9: Dont Fear The Gear :toothy9:

Stevoneo · 02-23-2005, 06:17 PM

do you have a torque converter on there

*03gtmustang* · 02-23-2005, 07:03 PM

converter, k member, shocks/struts, intake plenum/ t.b., draglites (slicks, skinnies), so many options...

buddyabe · 02-23-2005, 07:11 PM

a stall convertor is your best bang for the buck. A good convertor that is still streetable will net you a half a second or more lower e.t.

spike_africa · 02-23-2005, 07:58 PM

Shift kit and spray it.

*madmatt* · 02-24-2005, 04:03 AM

Id go with a Converter and some spray or some cams if those are in the price range.

*03gtmustang* · 02-24-2005, 06:49 AM

Dont get a shift kit. Do the j mod, get a new valve body, or get a chip. You already have the SCT chip so that will take care of your shifts. Your next mod also depends on what your goal with the car is.

buddyabe · 02-24-2005, 07:01 AM

I agree the shift kit is a waste of money and will net you nothing. Stock the 4r70w trans shifts firm enough to get 2nd gear rubber on a stock GT,much better than the stock aod.Besides with the tuner you can adjust your shift points and shift firmness already. The trans could use a little help getting the car launched form a dead start and thats where a better torque convertor comes into play.

spike_africa · 02-24-2005, 08:54 AM

I would still do a shift kit. helped my trucks trany last almost 90k miles with spray. and over 150 drag strip passes.

also a tranny cooler is a must if you want it to live long.

gtnumber2 · 02-24-2005, 11:08 AM

converter and a trans go shift kit. the chips and programers only increase line presure you need a good shift kit to keep that tranny alive.

281!!! · 02-24-2005, 11:17 AM

If i do get a converter i still want it to be a daily drive/track car so what type of converter and what stall??? and would spraying it be ok even if i have 4.10's??? And is the shift kit really a must have..??? B4 i had the mods i ran a 14.33 with just a catback and lowering springs the rest was stock.

*03gtmustang* · 02-24-2005, 11:42 AM

I just put in my PI 3500 stall multi disk converter. Its a daily driver. Id say dont get anything less then a 3200 stall. Spraying will be fine, Im planning on a 100 shot, clink the link in the sig for more info. I highly recommend a multi disk converter, and if your going with a power adder then you have to go with the multi disk. Im pretty sure that PI wont even warranty a single disk converter if you go WOT with it. Dont get a shift kit, itll give you problems and mess up your tranny. When you get a tune the tuner will take care of your shifting.

spike_africa · 02-24-2005, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

I just put in my PI 3500 stall multi disk converter. Its a daily driver. Id say dont get anything less then a 3200 stall. Spraying will be fine, Im planning on a 100 shot, clink the link in the sig for more info. I highly recommend a multi disk converter, and if your going with a power adder then you have to go with the multi disk. Im pretty sure that PI wont even warranty a single disk converter if you go WOT with it. Dont get a shift kit, itll give you problems and mess up your tranny. When you get a tune the tuner will take care of your shifting.

if you up the lineprssure like they do in the "tunes" its will wear out your front pump way faster a transgo on setting one or 2 is your best bet, unless you like the j-mod which is good also. but a tranny cooler is a must.

*03gtmustang* · 02-24-2005, 12:59 PM

He already has a tranny cooler and Im pretty sure the SCT stuff only increases pressure when you go WOT. Ive seen MANY people say to stay away from shift kits, ESPECIALLY the trans-go kit.

dannyb785 · 02-24-2005, 01:16 PM

get a 6spd tranny put it. thatd be some nice crap right there

spike_africa · 02-24-2005, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

He already has a tranny cooler and Im pretty sure the SCT stuff only increases pressure when you go WOT. Ive seen MANY people say to stay away from shift kits, ESPECIALLY the trans-go kit.

it firms it up at all thorttle positions. thats no good stay away form things liek this. and a proerly installed transgo makes the tranny last longer. many people screw it up though and giver them a bad name.

buddyabe · 02-24-2005, 07:03 PM

Shift kits work well with transmissions that shift mushy from the factory,some transmissions shift firm and hard without one,especially late model sports cars with auto's. A shift kit may benefit some transmissions by providing a quicker shift with less slippage between shifts,but some transmissions shift fast and firm already and will gain nothing by adding a shift kit. Saying a transmission will last longer could be true or false,but it is a good way to sell them for the retailers. The best way to prolong trans life is with a cooler and more frequent fluid changes than the manufactor recommends if you plan on hard useage. If I owned a C4 or a C6 or a AOD I would install a kit,My 4r70w shifts firm and hard in all gears (2nd gear rubber,without aid from tuner or kit) and I wouldn't waste my time or money with a kit for that.

02-23-2005, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
281!!! Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 50	Need Help!!! Hey i need some help on what to do next for my car. it is a 99 gt auto. here are the parts i already have: ============================ Motive 4.10 gears SCT 4 bank chip Flow Master AT CatBack Mac LT Headers Mac Prochamber Steeda UnderDrive Pulleys B&M Auto Trans Cooler Lowering Springs 1.5inches (Not sure what kind they were on the car when i got them) Any help or ideas would be great!!!! :toothy9: Dont Fear The Gear :toothy9:

02-23-2005, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	converter, k member, shocks/struts, intake plenum/ t.b., draglites (slicks, skinnies), so many options... __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

02-23-2005, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	Shift kit and spray it. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-24-2005, 04:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Id go with a Converter and some spray or some cams if those are in the price range. __________________ RPMPlanets

02-24-2005, 06:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	Dont get a shift kit. Do the j mod, get a new valve body, or get a chip. You already have the SCT chip so that will take care of your shifts. Your next mod also depends on what your goal with the car is. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

02-23-2005, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stevoneo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 598	do you have a torque converter on there

02-23-2005, 07:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
buddyabe SILVER 01 GT CONVERT AUTO Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: coon rapids mn. u.s.a. Posts: 205	a stall convertor is your best bang for the buck. A good convertor that is still streetable will net you a half a second or more lower e.t.

02-24-2005, 07:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
buddyabe SILVER 01 GT CONVERT AUTO Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: coon rapids mn. u.s.a. Posts: 205	I agree the shift kit is a waste of money and will net you nothing. Stock the 4r70w trans shifts firm enough to get 2nd gear rubber on a stock GT,much better than the stock aod.Besides with the tuner you can adjust your shift points and shift firmness already. The trans could use a little help getting the car launched form a dead start and thats where a better torque convertor comes into play.

02-24-2005, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	I would still do a shift kit. helped my trucks trany last almost 90k miles with spray. and over 150 drag strip passes. also a tranny cooler is a must if you want it to live long. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-24-2005, 11:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
gtnumber2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 289	converter and a trans go shift kit. the chips and programers only increase line presure you need a good shift kit to keep that tranny alive.

02-24-2005, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
281!!! Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 50	If i do get a converter i still want it to be a daily drive/track car so what type of converter and what stall??? and would spraying it be ok even if i have 4.10's??? And is the shift kit really a must have..??? B4 i had the mods i ran a 14.33 with just a catback and lowering springs the rest was stock.

02-24-2005, 11:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	I just put in my PI 3500 stall multi disk converter. Its a daily driver. Id say dont get anything less then a 3200 stall. Spraying will be fine, Im planning on a 100 shot, clink the link in the sig for more info. I highly recommend a multi disk converter, and if your going with a power adder then you have to go with the multi disk. Im pretty sure that PI wont even warranty a single disk converter if you go WOT with it. Dont get a shift kit, itll give you problems and mess up your tranny. When you get a tune the tuner will take care of your shifting. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

02-24-2005, 12:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	He already has a tranny cooler and Im pretty sure the SCT stuff only increases pressure when you go WOT. Ive seen MANY people say to stay away from shift kits, ESPECIALLY the trans-go kit. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

02-24-2005, 01:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	get a 6spd tranny put it. thatd be some nice crap right there

02-24-2005, 07:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
buddyabe SILVER 01 GT CONVERT AUTO Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: coon rapids mn. u.s.a. Posts: 205	Shift kits work well with transmissions that shift mushy from the factory,some transmissions shift firm and hard without one,especially late model sports cars with auto's. A shift kit may benefit some transmissions by providing a quicker shift with less slippage between shifts,but some transmissions shift fast and firm already and will gain nothing by adding a shift kit. Saying a transmission will last longer could be true or false,but it is a good way to sell them for the retailers. The best way to prolong trans life is with a cooler and more frequent fluid changes than the manufactor recommends if you plan on hard useage. If I owned a C4 or a C6 or a AOD I would install a kit,My 4r70w shifts firm and hard in all gears (2nd gear rubber,without aid from tuner or kit) and I wouldn't waste my time or money with a kit for that.

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