This weekend a fellow NC Chapter member (McMopar) installed the shift kit, Thanks Phil! He did a great job, knows his stuff when it comes to the Mopar trannys.

The kit has three different options with regard to performance. Street, Heavy Duty and Competition. I went with the Heavy Duty set up after talking with Phil. He made a good arguement for not going full tilt competition shift.

The truck shifts quick and firm. Lock up pressure is much improved over stock. No more mushy feeling!

To prevent setting a code with higher line pressure the kit uses a different valve instead of a resistor. No limp mode.

Shift points are right on time.

Thanks again to Phil.

 

What brand/part number kit?

 

It's made by SMR they are from Canada, below is info I copied from their web site.

We have assembled a Valve body kit that gives you proven parts and information on how to properly upgrade the performance of your overdrive transmission.

The installation of this kit requires previous experience in working with Torqueflite valve bodies and strict attention to detail to obtain satisfactory results and benefits. We provide detailed instructions and recommendations on what to look for and how to carry out the task successfully.

DESIGNED FOR STREET, HEAVY DUTY AND HIGH PERFORMANCE IT IS MORE THAN JUST A SHIFT KIT-

This comprehensive kit also corrects many of the problems that can lead to early failure of the original transmission.

This kit addresses the problems of:

premature band failure;
inadequate lube oil resulting in burned planetaries;
converter damper shopring failure and lock-up clutch burnup;
weak 2nd and 3rd shift;
lock-up shudder;
converter drainback causing slow engagements.
firmer shifts and firmer converter lock-up are obtained.
This "user friendly" kit FEATURES:

revised valves, springs, seals, filter, pan gaskets, shaft seal and drain plug kit;
comprehensive detailed instructions that not only tell what to do, but also explain the effects of such modification;
specialized tool fixtures, drills and various emery paper to carry out the task;
inside the container lid is a detailed breakdown view of the valve body for use as a working reference;
all components are packaged in re-sealable poly bags - no shrink plastic melted to springs, valves, etc.
ALSO AVAILABLE : A KIT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR HEAVY DUTY USE IN THE '99 -'03 44RE, 46RE and 47RE.

This kit includes an additional governor pressure control valve which will allow operating pressure to be raised for heavy duty use without setting an error code in the computer. This increased operating pressure provides greater holding power of the bands, clutch packs and torque converter to prevent slippage and heat build up. Increased lubricating pressure of the planetaries is also extremely important when operating these transmissions in heavy duty applications.

ORDERING INFORMATION:

VALVE BODY UPGRADE KIT: Part No.SM518S - $149.89(US) $211.73 (CDN)

HEAVY DUTY UPGRADE KIT: Part No. SM518HD -$163.93(US) $237.70(CDN)

CALL TO-DAY TO GET THE MAXIMUM LIFE AND PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR CHRYSLER or JEEP RWD OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER OR CHECK OUT ONE OF OUR COMPLETE VALVE BODIES.

CALL: 1-888-846-6603


Nice kit you will like it.

 

I see you have 2 kits listed did you have to buy both kits? or is that the kit options you can buy. Was the kit hard to put in and was there any tuning after installed. I want to put one in my dads 98 12v.

 

You just buy the one that you want, one is pre 1998.5 and the other is for post 1998.5. When I did my kit, it needed some "tuning" I used the race settings, when I put it in Mikes truck I used a combination of Heavy Duty and Race and hit a perfect "sweet" spot for his truck.

 

Jack, I didn't even know they sold two kits till I read McMopar post again. I ordered the HD kit. There was no tuning after install in my case, but I had a good installer.

 

If you dont mind my asking... how much do you want to install this kit? I am local.... Thanks, Tim

 

Tim,

Check your PM's

 

hey guys phil has also helped me as well with guages . i was having problems and help fixed them. mike is rite phil does know his stuff and he is honest and good. he will do a shift kit in my truck next as well as all my work . he is also a great guy as well and has a good sense of humour .


but my truck is still bigger and faster

 

hey tim did you just buy that truck from frank at autopark chrysler jeep in cary? if so i am the one who gave you the site.sorry drinking beer wasnt paying attention