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no 3-4 shift

I have 88 sport bird and at full throttle it wont shift from 3-4th. I have to back off the throttle and tap it before it will shift to 4th. This is a real problem when trying to go top end with other cars i cant reach top speed because i cant stay on the pedal full throttle when in 4th or it will jump down to 3rd. please help
88 sport 308 e-303, ported e7's, cobra intake, cold air, under drive pulleys, full exhaust, t5, 373's, smog pump removed, 255 pump, pressure regulator.
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Re: no 3-4 shift

Reply #1
Is it really normal for a car to do a 3-4 at WOT?  I don't think it's a part of the stock AOD design.  I don't think my car does it.


Re: no 3-4 shift

Reply #3
Your not going to do much passing in OD anyway  ;)
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Re: no 3-4 shift

Reply #4
sadly its true. get a shift kit and toss in some 373s. smile big
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Re: no 3-4 shift

Reply #5
The stock OD band and servo is not designed to handle enough HP to use OD at WOT. The Trans-Go shift kit will allow the tranny to shift into OD, but you better at least up grade the servo, or your OD band will be toast.

 

Re: no 3-4 shift

Reply #6
What Tom said, and also the stock input shaft might not be up to par. If your determined to have it shift into OD at WOT, install a transgo shift kit, upgrade servos, and install a hardened input shaft.
1988 Tbird Stock bottom end 306, Windsor Jr's, Explorer intake, 125 shot.
Best ET: 12.11 Best MPH: 113.8 1/4 mile