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diy shift kit question..

This is a discussion on diy shift kit question.. within the 1997 to current 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD) forums, part of the Transmissions category; Today I bought 8 qts. Of fluid, a bottle of Lucas, and a new filter. I also went to ace ...

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    Today I bought 8 qts. Of fluid, a bottle of Lucas, and a new filter. I also went to ace hardware and bought 2- 1/2" spacers and 2- 3/4" spacers. My question is, which correct spacers go in the 1-2 shift accumulator and the 3-4, and also, can I reuse the accumulator gasket?
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    Default Re: diy shift kit question..

    Yes the gasket can be re-used.

    You still want the upgraded springs, those spacers arent going to do much without those springs.

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    Default Re: diy shift kit question..

    The ZZP kit only comes with the spacers, no springs and people seem to give it good reviews. I wouldnt say the springs are a deal breaker. I put the ZZP kit in my car and it made a change for the better. Sorry, I threw the instructions away, so i cant help you with spacer placement.
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    Default Re: diy shift kit question..

    exactly why the ZZP is junk, doesnt come with the correct parts to make it the "shift kit" fix it kit.

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    But ZZP does it, so it must be true!

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    Zzps spacers also mushroom out within a couple thousand miles.

    Intense, Thrasher or trans go...

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    Default Re: diy shift kit question..

    ..so I should go to O'Reillys tomorrow and pick up the spring? I heard its only like 6 bucks or so
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    Default Re: diy shift kit question..

    The 1-2 has 2 springs and the 2-3 has 3 springs, all different sizes.

    Just buy a shift kit and do it right.

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    Default Re: diy shift kit question..

    Its like 100 bucks for a proper shift kit. As FFDP already stated, go with a well known shift kit manufacturer. A transmission is not something you put "DIY" parts into.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oxfire View Post
    Its like 100 bucks for a proper shift kit. As FFDP already stated, go with a well known shift kit manufacturer. A transmission is not something you put "DIY" parts into.
    Amen

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