Shift Kit Opinions

[rpounds]

Okay guys, I need some opinions here. I purchased a Hurst shift kit for the TH400 in my '75. This kit has four options for shift firmness. I will outline these below:

Full Competition - Track only: Not recommended for street use. Will not hold back in first gear.

Full Competition Street & Strip

Street Competition

Normal Street Driving - Positive Shifts for towing light loads

Normal Street Driving - Positive Shifts for towing heavy loads

Okay, the first option is obviously out. This is a street driven machine, although infrequently. The tranny is bone stock right now, but it still gets scratch (although small) hitting second gear when you nail it. The last two are irrelevant. I won't be towing anything, obviously.

So, that leaves option two and three. There is no description of these two options in the instruction sheet. I would like an extremly hard shift from first to second, which makes me think about option two. However, I don't want to sacrifice drivability, so I'm worried that may be too aggresive.

Does anyone have any experience that may help me out here? I really don't want to have to do this twice . . .

Thanks, Ron

 

[LEEJANDZ]

rpounds --- Does anyone have any experience that may help me out here? I really don't want to have to do this twice . . .

I have a similar set up to what your looking for but I have the B&M version.

My would be the equivalent of your option #3.

If you are going to drag on the weekends or regularily track the car maybe you should go with the #2. But if youre like me and just wanted a better feeling shift but your VETTE is primarily a street car then go with #3.

I am not disappointed.

JASON *** MAGNECOR IGNITION WIRES FOR SALE!!!

1979 L-82 - BLACK/BLACK - T-TOPS - B&M AUTO

*UNDER CONSTRUCTION*
POLYURETHANE FRONT END - EXHAUST

 

[rpounds]

That's good to know. How snappy is your first to second shift?

 

[LEEJANDZ]

rpounds -- That's good to know. How snappy is your first to second shift?

Im not sure I know how to answer that question.
It shifts noticably firmer from 1-2.

I have never had the opportunity to drive an automatic with your second option.

Since you arent to far away maybe we could meet up and you can try it out. But my 79 will be "under construction" for at least the next few days.