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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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i am looking in to maybe getting a Transmission Shift Kits for my xjs anyone got one
 
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 09:18 PM
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4.0 / ZF trans I'm interested too
 
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 11:16 PM
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i have the 3 speed gm 400
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 01:29 AM
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If you are going to do this, you might want to replace 2-3 accumulator piston. These are plastic and have a habit of breaking. Mine broke a few years ago, this prevents the 2nd gear band apply in manual 2nd, ie no engine braking.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by revski666
i am looking in to maybe getting a Transmission Shift Kits for my xjs anyone got one

Since you have the 400 transmission you can go to any of the hi-perf/hot rod vendors (Jegs and Summit come to mind) and choose from a variety of shift kits.

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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 02:10 PM
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I got my shift kit for T400 for $50
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 12:56 AM
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bc xjs how the kit workout for you and what was the cost to put it in????
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 01:58 AM
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When I installed the kit I also did the governor and adjustable vacuum module. Messed around a bit to get the results I wanted. Definitely a faster harder shift. Changing the weights and springs on the governor increased the shift point.
 
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