My '95 GT auto drives like it has a slipping box. Compared with my boyfriends '89 firebird it's a real hog, (this is a major embarrassment). I've been advised by the local garage that a shift kit will make all the difference in the world. Before I go ahead and have the work done I'd like to hear other owner's opinions. Has anyone else found it to make a difference? Are the stock cars really this slow? Would a diff' upgrade be a better idea? Any advice would be greatly received.
Like the others have said, a t5 conversion will make a world of difference. Youll lose less power and actually be able to put the car in its power band instead of letting the slushbox aode try to get it right. A shift kit will help it shift faster and firmer but it wont make it an overnight racer. Chances are you have the 2.73 rear gears. Stepping up to 3.55, 3.73 or even 4.10s will be the biggest difference maker short of a t5 swap. It will make it seem like a new car. If highway driving and gas mileage is a concern you may want to stay in the 3.XX gearsets but that point is vastly debated. And if your boyfriend drives a Firebird, you may also want to consider the old boyfriend swap. Plenty of Ford guys out there.
PS - Im sure youre boyfriends great and all that, just messing around with you.
PPS - But seriously though, LOTS of Ford guys.... LOL
gears and exhaust. the aode is a pig but you can get around it with some stuff. i had a bad experience with my shift kit blowing the tranny so i don't recommend them. a bigger stall converter will do more IMO than a shift kit.
If the issue was related to the shift kit it must be because it wasn't set up correctly. I pound on mine fairly regularly and haven't had a problem with my mods. Can't see a problem with a stock engine.
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