Shift Kit Install for a Novice

[DusterDaddy]

I love coming home and seeing a box with stuff in it for our project. I ordered the Transgo shift kit ( for street use ) from Summit.

I don't know anything about the 904 transmission, but I didn't know how to weld sheet metal when we began this project either. The transmission was from a running 73 Swinger. I know the guy and I trust him when he says it ran great.

I'm planning to invert the trans and follow the directions. I understand there is a band adjustment step as part of the installation process. I would appreciate any suggestions on doing other stuff that a novice can handle while I'm at it.

Thanks!

 

[Mopar Tim]

They come with very detailed directions. Just follow directions to a tee and you wont have any problems. If you are into it and run into something you don't understand, ASK questions! Have fun, MT

 

[66fyssh]

When doing band adjustments, 72 inch pounds converts to 6 foot pounds of torque.

 

[moe7404]

if you have the a 7 1/4 rear end. do NOT make the 1-2 shift like a ton of brick hitting the frame. the spider gears are very week. all so these guys will know ANY Q you have. have known them from the late 60s. http://www.areds.com/ and good place to get parts. 90% of the shops get there parts there.

 

[Abodybomber]

You picked a great product. IMO ,Transgo is one of the best,in the business.

 

[oldkimmer]

............yup, over 90% of the kits I use r the tf-2 and the tf-3............kim.......

 

[DusterDaddy]

Thanks. A friend who follows my build thread thinks I should do the tail shaft seal at least while I'm at it. And our rear is a 8-1/4 original to the car, a 74 318/904 Duster. Any guesses as to what the rear gears are?

 

[Mopar Tim]

Guess? 2:23. JUST a guess!! MT

 

[thesiren74]

2.76 gears like mine it sucks !

 

[thesiren74]

I can still run low 13s
with them can't wait to get a 3.91 set though .

 

[DusterDaddy]

Mine will drive down to the beach just fine with those gears.....