Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Quick Transmission Question

[CanadianCarGuy]

I know my transmission needs attention, but I am wondering if I can get away with just a TQ converter and valvebody. The transmission doesn't really slip when it's in a gear, but between 1st and 2nd it will take awhile to shift and catch. In gear the transmission has no slip and takes off fast. Is there a possibility that there is something sticking? The transmission fluid looks brand new and the level is ok. The transmission was rebuilt a couple months before I bought the truck (four months ago), and the mod's are 80hp injectors and comp box with no wire pump tapped. The only problem I am having with the transmission is it takes awhile to find a gear under light to medium throttle pedal pressure shifts, full throttle is fine!

 

[Hahn007]

Just a quick thought. Did you verify that your "throttle position" cable that runs from the APPS bell crank to the transmission is adjusted and operating correctly?



Chris

 

[CanadianCarGuy]

Yup, APPS is working good, just got that looked at last time the truck was in the shop last month. I also reset it again last week to make sure that wasn't the problem.

 

[Hendricks]

check your kickdown. have someone hold the throttle to the floor while you go under the truck and try to move it by hand. i was told you should not have more than an 1/8 inch or so of movement. My truck has the same problem and I can move mine almost 3/4 of an inch I just havent had time to fix it.

 

[TGibbs]

Mine was slipping like that between 1st and 2nd but it was because the bands were out of adjustment. Those sticks and EZ do seem to be a lot for the stock transmission. I have the suncoast triple disk and VB with 100 horse sticks and drag comp tapped and it is doing fine so far.



Tristan

 

[CanadianCarGuy]

Now I'll bet one those is out of adjustment! I will have to check it out! Thanks for the input!

 

[nuv22]

Tristan

is your transmission stock other than the TC and VB? mine is doing the same thing also but it is stock so is the truck. but i have not checked the adjustments and i bet thats what it is.

 

[TGibbs]

Yep all stock minus TC and VB. I had to adjust the bands not too long ago and it has lasted atleast 10k or so.