I was interested in getting a b+m automatic shift improver kit for my camaro. Two questions.....1.) will it fit my 92 z28?; b/c it says it will fit most 700r4 or 4L60 transmissions. 2.) Do you think this is this a good idea? Thanks fellas

 

Wether it is agood idea or not depends on what you are looking for. If you want tire chirping harsh shifts, it is agood idea. If you want a smooth shifting & comfortable car, especially in traffic, it is a bad idea. Can't have it both ways, not with your transmission, anyway.

 

What Pete said.
And it will fit. The 4L60 is a renamed 700R4 and your automatic should be a 4L60

 

ok good points. I thought i had a 700r4 though. I heard it would be easier on the tranny and might give me better mpg

 

You do, and that's partly true. It depends on wether you abuse it or not. When I got my shift kit, it pretty much killed my gas milage, since I always had my foot on the floor to feel it pull back and make that jump from 35 to 4o when she shifted into second.


The 4L60 is the same thing as a 700r4, but it was renamed to make the new 4L60E name seem more logical, or something, when they made it computer controlled. It did acomplish one thing, though. It confused people into thinking they had compatability issues if they wanna buy parts or a used tranny.

 

well i was looking into the exact same shift kit. shift kits dont give you any horsepower or torque do they? and also how much do you think a shift kit will shave off your 1/4 mile time. thanks

 

Maybe a few tenths tops. The best thing they do though is not for the power, torque, or ETs, it's simply the feel of the ride, and the way it pulls back and lifts the front end up when you shift at WOT.

 

So overall would you recommend this kit for a daily driver??

 

There are two or three different styles of shifting that come in the kit. From a firmer shift to hard shift. A firmer shift for street use may work for you. It also helps the clutches last because of less slipping between gears.

 

It should also be noted that the firm street kits ussually only make a noticable difference under heavier throttle, and ussualy are un-noticable at light throttle conditions. Also, if you get the kit (which I think you should) pick up a heavy duty trans mount, too. Urethane mounts have always worked well for me, and stand up to the shock of firmer shifts alot better than the stock rubber mount does (I went through 3 of them before I found out there was a stronger one available for like $25)