97 gt shift kit

97stang66 · May 26th, 2011, 09:10 AM

i'm looking for a good shift kit for my 97 gt does anyone know of a good one? and also approximately how much would the install cost for this?

cstreu1026 · May 26th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Don't mess with "shift kits." Google J mod and you will find the cheapest and easiest way to improve the shifting of a 4R70W.

sj408 · May 26th, 2011, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by cstreu1026

Don't mess with "shift kits." Google J mod and you will find the cheapest and easiest way to improve the shifting of a 4R70W.

i wouldnt just tell him to "not mess with shift kits" thats pretty biased IMO.

OP, some people say go jmod. some say shift kits. there is no real world info for comparison as far as ive seen.
personally ive decided to go with a whole new valve body and the bm ratchet shifter

mrblueoval · May 26th, 2011, 06:11 PM

before I did the 3650 swap I installed a B&M kit. Got it from summitt. It was pretty easy to install and it did a nice job especially on 1-2 shifts. The job is a little time consuming mainly because of it being a beeotch to get all the traces of the old gasket off of both sides and between the valve body. The gasket is razor thin and it seemed like it got really brittle or something so it was coming off in little pieces and on this job cleanliness is of utmost importance. The whole job took me about 4 hrs. The directions were very easy to follow. I thought about doing the j mod but with the B&M kit they give you the template that shows you exactly where to enlarge/drill and they supply you with the different size drill bits as well. There is 2 or 3 big springs a couple of small ones and a little ball and of coures all the gaskets you need.

IMHO there is a bigger margin for error doing the J MOD.

When I did mine I installed a trans cooler at the same time.

330CubeGt · May 30th, 2011, 01:02 AM

I ran the FAIRBANKS shift kit, IMO the nicest shift kit on the market and much much better then the j-mod. If your going to spend the time to drop the pan for a j-mod id just do it right and replace the springs valves etc etc that comes with the kit.

OptionalStang · May 30th, 2011, 12:10 PM

yes, go Jmod...a shift kill will just kill your trans.

OptionalStang · May 30th, 2011, 12:12 PM

i plan on doing the Jmod soon but rite now my superchips tuner made my gears run out a bit longer and when it shifts it shifts firm and fast.I can actually hear it release pressure somewhere upfront when it shifts,lol sounds like tiny bov..

wrenchhog44 · May 30th, 2011, 04:01 PM

TransGo makes a good shift kit, I understand.

97S281 · May 30th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Let's keep it on track and save the argueing for the PM system.

tfofkyle · May 30th, 2011, 06:13 PM

best shift kit i ever heard of was called the t45 :/

on a serious note i continue to hear good things about the jmod, and labor shouldnt run more than an hour or two for your shop iirc.

98REDGT · May 30th, 2011, 08:32 PM

PO had tranny rebuilt in my 98 GT. I have the paper work and I talked to the shop. They said they put a shift kit in. I love it shifts nice and firm. Squawked 1-2 before the 275/40s. Can also feel the 2-1 downshift when stopping.

sj408 · May 30th, 2011, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by OptionalStang

yes, go Jmod...a shift kill will just kill your trans.

out of curiousity, what makes you say a shift kit would kill your trans?

sj408 · May 30th, 2011, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by 97S281

Let's keep it on track and save the argueing for the PM system.

did something get deleted im not aware of? nobody was arguing to my knowledge

OptionalStang · May 31st, 2011, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by sj408

out of curiousity, what makes you say a shift kit would kill your trans?

my buddy had a 96 Tbird and the trans was perfect, then he installed a shift kit ( i dont remember the name) and within 6 months his trans was starting to slip.Even when he took it to his guy who is a ford nut he told him to do the Jmod also and not that shift kit but he didnt listen.And now after 6 months only he started losing his trans.My freind also wasnt the easiest on his car but i have a trans that has 262,000 on it and i beat the sh*t out of it and never had a problem with it.I dont wanna side track this thread though.But from all ive read and through word of mouth, Jmod is the way togo, you can even order the entire kit for it offline for pretty cheap..

dbeesokc · June 15th, 2011, 07:42 PM

Wow!!! Somebody with a '98 GT auto that has headers installed. What brand are yours headers? I have a 98 Gt convertible with an auto and have been looking for headers.

cstreu1026 · June 15th, 2011, 08:16 PM

I have a set of BBK's on my car now. We made them work when put the auto in but its far from optimal. I picked up a set of Hooker's that I had coated by Jet Hot to replace them. I know the Hooker/Flowtech style headers fit just fine with an auto. All the big dollar headers are suppose to work well with the autos as well.

If you would be interested in the Hookers I have let me know. Now that I am going a different route I am planning to use a set of Kooks.

sj408 · June 15th, 2011, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by dbeesokc

Wow!!! Somebody with a '98 GT auto that has headers installed. What brand are yours headers? I have a 98 Gt convertible with an auto and have been looking for headers.

thought this was a shift kit thread? at any rate i have an auto and my pacesetter long tubes fit just fine. dont know why people act like its hard to find headers for an auto

Fuego · June 15th, 2011, 10:56 PM

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May 26th, 2011, 09:10 AM	#1
97stang66 Newbie 2000 GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	97 gt shift kit i'm looking for a good shift kit for my 97 gt does anyone know of a good one? and also approximately how much would the install cost for this?

May 26th, 2011, 06:11 PM	#4
mrblueoval Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ventnor nj Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	before I did the 3650 swap I installed a B&M kit. Got it from summitt. It was pretty easy to install and it did a nice job especially on 1-2 shifts. The job is a little time consuming mainly because of it being a beeotch to get all the traces of the old gasket off of both sides and between the valve body. The gasket is razor thin and it seemed like it got really brittle or something so it was coming off in little pieces and on this job cleanliness is of utmost importance. The whole job took me about 4 hrs. The directions were very easy to follow. I thought about doing the j mod but with the B&M kit they give you the template that shows you exactly where to enlarge/drill and they supply you with the different size drill bits as well. There is 2 or 3 big springs a couple of small ones and a little ball and of coures all the gaskets you need. IMHO there is a bigger margin for error doing the J MOD. When I did mine I installed a trans cooler at the same time. Last edited by mrblueoval; May 26th, 2011 at 06:20 PM.

May 30th, 2011, 01:02 AM	#5
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	I ran the FAIRBANKS shift kit, IMO the nicest shift kit on the market and much much better then the j-mod. If your going to spend the time to drop the pan for a j-mod id just do it right and replace the springs valves etc etc that comes with the kit. __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

May 30th, 2011, 04:01 PM	#8
wrenchhog44 Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	TransGo makes a good shift kit, I understand. __________________ When in doubt, go by the rule of dog... If you can't eat it or f*ck it, just piss on it and walk away.

May 30th, 2011, 05:30 PM	#9
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Let's keep it on track and save the argueing for the PM system. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

May 26th, 2011, 12:04 PM	#2
cstreu1026 Regular All Motor 1998 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't mess with "shift kits." Google J mod and you will find the cheapest and easiest way to improve the shifting of a 4R70W.

May 30th, 2011, 12:10 PM	#6
OptionalStang Banned 1997 cougar 4.6 1/2PI TooFast4theFUZZ Join Date: May 2011 Location: se wi Posts: 991 iTrader: 1 reviews	yes, go Jmod...a shift kill will just kill your trans.

May 30th, 2011, 12:12 PM	#7
OptionalStang Banned 1997 cougar 4.6 1/2PI TooFast4theFUZZ Join Date: May 2011 Location: se wi Posts: 991 iTrader: 1 reviews	i plan on doing the Jmod soon but rite now my superchips tuner made my gears run out a bit longer and when it shifts it shifts firm and fast.I can actually hear it release pressure somewhere upfront when it shifts,lol sounds like tiny bov..

May 30th, 2011, 06:13 PM	#10
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	best shift kit i ever heard of was called the t45 :/ on a serious note i continue to hear good things about the jmod, and labor shouldnt run more than an hour or two for your shop iirc. __________________

May 30th, 2011, 08:32 PM	#11
98REDGT Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 275 iTrader: 0 reviews	PO had tranny rebuilt in my 98 GT. I have the paper work and I talked to the shop. They said they put a shift kit in. I love it shifts nice and firm. Squawked 1-2 before the 275/40s. Can also feel the 2-1 downshift when stopping. __________________ 1998 GT. Headers with catless X-pipe into flowmasters. CAI. Cobra wheels 17x9 with 245/40's and 17x10.5 with 275/40's. 04 GT leather interior.

June 15th, 2011, 07:42 PM	#15
dbeesokc Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow!!! Somebody with a '98 GT auto that has headers installed. What brand are yours headers? I have a 98 Gt convertible with an auto and have been looking for headers.

June 15th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#16
cstreu1026 Regular All Motor 1998 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a set of BBK's on my car now. We made them work when put the auto in but its far from optimal. I picked up a set of Hooker's that I had coated by Jet Hot to replace them. I know the Hooker/Flowtech style headers fit just fine with an auto. All the big dollar headers are suppose to work well with the autos as well. If you would be interested in the Hookers I have let me know. Now that I am going a different route I am planning to use a set of Kooks.

June 15th, 2011, 10:56 PM	#18
Fuego Regular 1998 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West palm beach Posts: 52 iTrader: 2 reviews	subscribed

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