big green dog
4/18/2005 4:40:37 PM
hey im kind of new to the post have a stock 05 monte 3.8 i love it but it seems like the trany hinders the engine way to much if any one knows a relatively cheap way to improve that let me know
montejass
4/18/2005 8:39:02 PM
If you have the non-SC 3.8L you can always upgrade to the HD trans. The standard 3.8L trans is from what I hear the weakest link of the entire drive train.
I picked up a Hypertech Power Programmer III that has made quite a bit of improvement in shift firmness and I was able to adjust shift point at WOT.
You can also get shift kits for a more permanent shift/trans function.
TVW
big green dog
4/18/2005 10:44:03 PM
how hard would it be to install a shift kit...my bro did it but he had help and i wasnt there when he did it. i know a little about tranys but probly not enough
montejass
4/19/2005 7:57:48 AM
Most of the shift kits out there have pretty detailed how to info. But, if you have never done it and are not very mechanical I would take it to your auto shop, they should be able to help ya out.
TVW
