Thoughts on this shift kit?

Rich J · February 15th, 2011, 07:27 PM

Well eventually I need a shift kit for my auto. So anyone use this? What is the difference between this and a J Mod? Is there any? Lastly would using this hurt my transmission at all? Or essentially help it?

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mcqueen · February 15th, 2011, 08:04 PM

Here's a good shift kit

99 00 0102 03 04 MUSTANG 3.8 T5 T 5 TRANSMISSION - eBay (item 320657025438 end time Feb-23-11 11:52:15 PST)

2000stallion · February 15th, 2011, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Here's a good shift kit

99 00 0102 03 04 MUSTANG 3.8 T5 T 5 TRANSMISSION - eBay (item 320657025438 end time Feb-23-11 11:52:15 PST)

But really, i would do a j-mod. Only bad thing is you have to send your valve body in to him to modify. And actually if you have balls enough, you can do it yourself.

Rich J · February 15th, 2011, 09:31 PM

Well after looking at it more, I think it actually is a J Mod. Your still messing with the valve body and my buddy has installed multiple shift kits on hit cars with no problems. Gotta love having friends who went to school for this stuff. From my understanding a J Mod is essentially just switching out a couple springs in the valve body and drilling what like 2 holes at a certain angle?

I also think at one point I was talking to my buddy about J mods and he said "What a shift kit?" then I think I showed him a shift kit for our cars (different than the one I posted in the OP) and he said it was the same thing. But I know someone will come in here and verify that for me.

plak424 · February 15th, 2011, 09:58 PM

The j-mod is a do it yourself valve body modification originally designed by a ford transmission engineer. It allows better fluid flow through the valve body increasing shift firmness and speed. The transgo kit is similar in that it replaces many parts of the valve body with speced up pieces that are beefed up and allow more fluid to flow. Also some of their kits can double as a manual valve body so you can shift through the gears manually if you want.

If it was me I'd definitely go with the transgo, I've heard great things and also heard they lengthen your transmissions life

2000stallion · February 15th, 2011, 09:59 PM

yeah an i saw a write up but didnt save it because i was too scared to try it lol.

ESG-642T · February 15th, 2011, 10:02 PM

Jmod.
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Rich J · February 16th, 2011, 12:38 AM

Kyle, got a write up handy on how to do it? I know it's just like drilling 2 holes in the valve body. And all I would need to buy is a new gasket and fluid.

ESG-642T · February 16th, 2011, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by demon_54

Kyle, got a write up handy on how to do it? I know it's just like drilling 2 holes in the valve body. And all I would need to buy is a new gasket and fluid.

Look at VAP, or google it, I just bought an already modded valve body.

Rich J · February 16th, 2011, 05:28 AM

Ahhh alright, I will look into it. Thanks

Oh referring to your pm, I will AIM you when I can. Ended up not feeling well and went to bed. Just woke up for a minute lol and MM was still up so I figured I would hop on for a second.

Tang Stang · February 16th, 2011, 04:19 PM

The write-ups you're looking for are in the Tech Articles at TCCOA.

TCCoA Tech Articles

casper gt · February 16th, 2011, 11:24 PM

bottom line to the j-mod/shiftkit debate?

when you want the maximum performance from the trans, you need a real shift kit.
if you want a little extended life from the trans & something to brag to your buddies about, get a j-modded valve body.

typically a car will pick up 1-2 tenths going from a j-mod to a real shift kit.

one of the many threads on the subject, J Mod...where at?

you'll see in there what the drag racers all tell you.

Rich J · February 17th, 2011, 12:08 AM

Thanks guys.

February 15th, 2011, 07:27 PM	#1
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thoughts on this shift kit? Well eventually I need a shift kit for my auto. So anyone use this? What is the difference between this and a J Mod? Is there any? Lastly would using this hurt my transmission at all? Or essentially help it? TransGo Performance AODE-HD2 - TransGo Performance Shift Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

February 15th, 2011, 09:31 PM	#4
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well after looking at it more, I think it actually is a J Mod. Your still messing with the valve body and my buddy has installed multiple shift kits on hit cars with no problems. Gotta love having friends who went to school for this stuff. From my understanding a J Mod is essentially just switching out a couple springs in the valve body and drilling what like 2 holes at a certain angle? I also think at one point I was talking to my buddy about J mods and he said "What a shift kit?" then I think I showed him a shift kit for our cars (different than the one I posted in the OP) and he said it was the same thing. But I know someone will come in here and verify that for me. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

February 15th, 2011, 09:58 PM	#5
plak424 Regular 2000 Mustang v6 16.683@83.86 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CT Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	The j-mod is a do it yourself valve body modification originally designed by a ford transmission engineer. It allows better fluid flow through the valve body increasing shift firmness and speed. The transgo kit is similar in that it replaces many parts of the valve body with speced up pieces that are beefed up and allow more fluid to flow. Also some of their kits can double as a manual valve body so you can shift through the gears manually if you want. If it was me I'd definitely go with the transgo, I've heard great things and also heard they lengthen your transmissions life __________________ A turbo, exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, with a supercharger, air goes in,witchcraft happens and you go faster~Jeremy Clarkson

February 15th, 2011, 09:59 PM	#6
2000stallion Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang slow@slow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah an i saw a write up but didnt save it because i was too scared to try it lol. __________________ For Sale: 99-04 smoked tail light covers 2000stallions Build Thread

February 15th, 2011, 10:02 PM	#7
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Jmod. /end __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

February 16th, 2011, 12:38 AM	#8
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Kyle, got a write up handy on how to do it? I know it's just like drilling 2 holes in the valve body. And all I would need to buy is a new gasket and fluid. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

February 16th, 2011, 05:28 AM	#10
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ahhh alright, I will look into it. Thanks Oh referring to your pm, I will AIM you when I can. Ended up not feeling well and went to bed. Just woke up for a minute lol and MM was still up so I figured I would hop on for a second. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

February 16th, 2011, 04:19 PM	#11
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	The write-ups you're looking for are in the Tech Articles at TCCOA. TCCoA Tech Articles __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

February 16th, 2011, 11:24 PM	#12
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	bottom line to the j-mod/shiftkit debate? when you want the maximum performance from the trans, you need a real shift kit. if you want a little extended life from the trans & something to brag to your buddies about, get a j-modded valve body. typically a car will pick up 1-2 tenths going from a j-mod to a real shift kit. one of the many threads on the subject, J Mod...where at? you'll see in there what the drag racers all tell you. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

February 17th, 2011, 12:08 AM	#13
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

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