keebler85 Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) Update, I went to the exhaust shop and they jacked it up and looked at it. Finally after 10-15min of them asked me questions, such as how fast it was, where I got it and how much they liked the looks, why not get a handheld programmer to make the shifts harder(even though I said I have a PCM tune that does that) why I would install a shift kit, how they liked my truck, then they finally said something. They had a floor jack and put it under the trans and lowered the truck a little and I saw how much it moved and I think its enough room. So in the morning I will attempt the 2nd try to install the kit. And I would say that I will be back on here asking about other stuff. The bad part is that if only removing the pan was this big of a headache I cant think of what is still to come. P.S. There was a kid there who had bought a 07 Dodge and he was hinting at me to race. I didnt pick up on it I guess cause my friend who went with me told me on the way home. Edited March 21, 2008 by keebler85 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keebler85 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 ok with the accumlator that i bought...there are 2...one for the 2nd and one for the 4th i think....i looked in the directions and i see where they go...there is a fourth with 3 grooves cut into it...what does that do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keebler85 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Update, well Monday I am having my kit installed. I am done tryin to do it and I want it done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Who is doing the install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keebler85 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 a trans shop here in MO called MR Transmission for 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke03 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 good call...not doubting your mechanical ability at all but transmissions can be complicated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keebler85 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 ya i figured it was the best...come monday around 2 i will be letting you all know what i think of it..i called about 15 trans shops on sat. but hardly any were open...the ones i did talk to thought i was crazy for putting a HD2-C shift kit in....they said people always put them in then want them out after 30 days....so i dont know what to think...but i will tell my thoughts come monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric.dally Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 ya i figured it was the best...come monday around 2 i will be letting you all know what i think of it..i called about 15 trans shops on sat. but hardly any were open...the ones i did talk to thought i was crazy for putting a HD2-C shift kit in....they said people always put them in then want them out after 30 days....so i dont know what to think...but i will tell my thoughts come monday. I think the reason that most people want them out is because they don't realize how it is actually gonna ride. You have to be ready to say goodbye to seamless shifting cause even just cruising around you will def. be able to feel each time your truck shifts. And when your on the throttle, the whole truck almost jumps if you have a tune too. It's def. not a mod for everybody, but I love mine, puts a smile on my face everytime I stomp the pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keebler85 Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 thats what i like to hear!! my wheatley tune right now shifts decent...i want the shifts now to be at normal throttle...so...i am ready...when my dad drives it...he might get mad but then that will show him not to take a beast out then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) And when your on the throttle, the whole truck almost jumps if you have a tune too. You know you're not supposed to run a shift kit and a "normal" tune together, right? You're supposed to retune after installing a shift kit because the pressure settings will be WAAAAAAAAAY off from where they need to be with a shift kit installed and you WILL be putting undue wear on the trans, or worse yet start breaking parts. Pretty much, you need to return the pressure tables back to stock (or close to it), though you can more safely run no torque management with upgraded internals. Also, there are "options" when installing the shift kit. You don't have to install the heaviest springs, drill the largest holes, or block off the accumulators for a daily driver unless that's how you want the trans to perform. Edited March 24, 2008 by SS_bnoon_SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric.dally Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 You know you're not supposed to run a shift kit and a "normal" tune together, right? You're supposed to retune after installing a shift kit because the pressure settings will be WAAAAAAAAAY off from where they need to be with a shift kit installed and you WILL be putting undue wear on the trans, or worse yet start breaking parts. Pretty much, you need to return the pressure tables back to stock (or close to it), though you can more safely run no torque management with upgraded internals. Also, there are "options" when installing the shift kit. You don't have to install the heaviest springs, drill the largest holes, or block off the accumulators for a daily driver unless that's how you want the trans to perform. All very good points, that is why I had my truck tuned about a month after I got my shift kit installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 All very good points, that is why I had my truck tuned about a month after I got my shift kit installed. Yeah, I just wanted to make sure he understands it too since he's already got a wheatly tune!!! It better be tuned for a shift kit or pump/seals could go poof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keebler85 Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 well i have to drive the truck back from the shop..about a hour...then i will be able to put the tune in cause i dont have it here at school...so a friend is going to bring it to me...still going to cause trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Nope you'll be fine. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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