[wannabeimportkiller]

Im wondering if I get a livewire, I know you can change shift points and stuff like that with it, BUT will it do the same thing as actually installing a shift kit??
Any help would be great.

Thanks,

Josh W.

[RFM 40th V6]

A tuner will allow you to ramp up line pressure a little bit and firm up/quicken your shifts.

A shift kit opens up the ports and allows more fluid flow to achieve a similar effect.

If you're looking for the best bang for your buck get the tuner, but if you just want a really nice shift get the shift kit.

However the shift kit will still use your factory shift points.

[wannabeimportkiller]

Im leaning more toward the Livewire being it does similar things as the shift kit, PLUS multiple other things. Im looking at a 1999 GT tomorrow, I really wanted a 5 Speed but this car is an auto and its a really good price. So I figured since its an auto I would get a shift kit or tuner for it. Thanks for help man.

[RFM 40th V6]

No problem... Also don't sweat the trans.

The 4R70 is one of the best around.

[ESG-642T]

Almost no "street" oriented shifting mods to an auto will make it more fun than driving a 5speed. And unless you have a good reason, or money burning a hole buy an x3.

[Safi]

Originally Posted by ESG-642T Almost no "street" oriented shifting mods to an auto will make it more fun than driving a 5speed. And unless you have a good reason, or money burning a hole buy an x3.

or getting a great deal


< Got my LiveWire for $90

[wannabeimportkiller]

Im not dead set on the livewire but ive always wanted one since they came out.

[ESG-642T]

Originally Posted by Safi or getting a great deal < Got my LiveWire for $90

That is a good deal, unlocked?

[wannabeimportkiller]

ESG What would you recommend? Shift kit or tuner for a 99 Auto GT?

[ewells2420]

just get the tuner dude.

[02GreyStallion]

dude just swap in a T-5

[wannabeimportkiller]

Swapping in a T-5 wasnt an option. I fixin to be making payments on a car I wont be able to afford swapping a transmission too, plus if there is nothing wrong with the auto there is no reason to take it out. Tuner it is.

[ewells2420]

With the tuner, and a good tune from say like Justin @ VMPtuning.com you will gain a few HP.

[wannabeimportkiller]

yeah i was counting on that, but most of all i want it to shift firmer and quicker, this is all hypothetical right now though Im going to look at 2 cars today, 99 GT Auto, and a 98 GT 5 Speed. Leaning toward 99 though, it has less miles, and is pretty much bone stock besides some aftermarket wheels; and I like that because its like a fresh canvas to paint on.

[Safi]

Originally Posted by ESG-642T That is a good deal, unlocked?

It was locked, but still i bought it because I knew it only cost $150 to have it unlocked and even after paying that it's still a good deal.

But when I got it i figured out how to unlock it myself so I didn't even have to pay the $150

[GreenFaleen]

tuner does everything the shift kit can plus, now if your gonna upgrade to a lot of power get both, but the 4r70w is an awesome trans

[wannabeimportkiller]

Found a 98 Gt with PI heads/intake 5 speed that I am more than likely going to get tomorrow, Ill post some pics if I get it tomorrow thanks for the help though guys I really appreciate it.