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AW4 shift kit
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 5:52 pm
by SilverXJ
Trans Go released two shift kits for the AW4 in Jan 2011. Anyone tried one?
http://transgoonline.com/products.php?c ... rent_id=65
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 6:05 pm
by CobraMarty
Summit $99.95 + 9.95 = $109.90 + ?installation at trans shop
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 6:21 pm
by SilverXJ
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: May 18th, 2012, 5:38 am
by CobraMarty
The 340 HD2 at Summit has a few more parts/changes the most important is the ability to stay in 1st gear when shift into 1-2.
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: May 18th, 2012, 5:50 am
by SilverXJ
I'm not sure how the TCM would react to that, but it is obviously a highly desirable feature.
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: May 18th, 2012, 6:13 am
by CobraMarty
20 years ago I tried to install a kit in my syclone. Never again. One of the ball bearings dropped out, not fun. The kit is simple enough but all these springs, drilling, pistons, ball bearings there is many places to make just one mistake. Have a trans shop do it along with a filter and fluid change. Best spent money. Advice from experience.
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: May 18th, 2012, 7:18 pm
by SilverXJ
I've done them a few times before and never had a problem.
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: September 21st, 2016, 9:11 am
by nicpaige
Reviving a blast from the past with a question. Can this mod be done with trans in car? I bought a new converter when I swapped my engine out and this one seems even slower to shift than the last. I was hoping for more firm shifts, looks like a shift kit may be the only answer. Any negatives to this modification?
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: September 21st, 2016, 3:56 pm
by SilverXJ
Yes, you just need to drain and drop the pan and remove the valve body. Watch out for springs and pistons and remember where they and the bolts go.
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: September 22nd, 2016, 12:13 am
by indian
I made it with trans in car without problems also. The shifts are now quicker and smoother. Only 1 to 2 with low speed are a little bit more notable. The best thing is the 1-2 lock - so when you put the shifter in 1-2 position the trans will not shifts into 2.
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: September 22nd, 2016, 7:59 am
by nicpaige
Do either of you know the difference between the two kits TransGo offers? It would be great if you could keep it from shifting into OD on the dyno.
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: September 22nd, 2016, 10:43 pm
by indian
all information is on the transgo site:
SK 340 - Addresses Rough shifts when cold, soft shifts, lazy kick down. Reduces TCC Slip/Overheating. Improves and restores correct drivability with added durability. This kit creates nice clean quick shifts that feel great. A nice upgrade and improvement in drivability for Toyota trucks or Jeeps.
http://www.transgo.com/products.php?prd ... ntview=Yes
340-HD2 - FEATURES: Street, Strip & Off Road Increases Clutch Plate durability. Provides short-firm shifts, Perfect for Hot Rods & Trucks. Trans will stay in low gear with Lever in manual low position. Installs with trans in vehicle.
http://www.transgo.com/products.php?prd ... ntview=Yes
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: September 26th, 2016, 9:19 am
by SilverXJ
indian wrote:The best thing is the 1-2 lock - so when you put the shifter in 1-2 position the trans will not shifts into 2.
It won't even up shift to 2 at red line? How did your transmission behave previously in 1-2?
Re: AW4 shift kit
Posted: September 26th, 2016, 10:01 am
by indian
SilverXJ wrote:indian wrote:The best thing is the 1-2 lock - so when you put the shifter in 1-2 position the trans will not shifts into 2.
It won't even up shift to 2 at red line? How did your transmission behave previously in 1-2?
no, it will stay in 1 full "locked" so when you release the throttle the engine will brake the car
previosly it has shifted to second gear. I really did not like it in a very steep uphill ride.