Small Car Kit...
 

I just got my small car shift kit tonight. I searched the topic and it seems like a pretty straight forward install. Just a little curious if anyone else that bought the kit recently has had the flashing power light issue? Also, I cut and strip the green yellow wire?

One off topic question. I saw in another post when I was searching that it takes 2-3 tanks of gas for the ECU Tune chips to start working. Is this true?

Is this kit worth it? I didn't see any +torque betwen shifts with this kit.

no additional tourque ...just transmision saveing shifts...and yes I have the blinking power light too...:(

from Landshark:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...hark/15930.jpg

The kit will firm up the shifts more if you adjust it.

Will the kit firm up the shifts enough to make the car feel like it jerks ahead or perhaps a slight torque steer between shifts? I mean, can it be adjusted to shift like this? That's what I want.

If you adjust it all the way out it will shift almost like having the resistor unplugged. I have never had torque steer stock, resistor unplugged, or with the shift kit though.
I can get the slingshot ahead feeling during shifts if I keep the gas pedal just shy of full throttle. Kinda hard to do consistently though. If I keep it on the floor it just shifts hard, if I keep it just shy of full throttle it feels like some kind of slingshot effect almost like a clutch slipping then engaging to a motor spinning way faster than it. Kinda hard to explain.

The 'Slingshot Effect' is EXACTLY what I am talking about. That is what I have in my OBS and XT6. This is what I want in the SVX. In those cars, the slingshot feeling comes from the horsepower falling off then as the car shifts, you gain anywhere from 40-50% horsepower before it goes into the next gear. That is what I'm looking for. :)

Here is the latest mod to get that sling shot feeling. :rolleyes: :eek: ;) :) :)

I think it has more to do with throttle position than the shift kit. I can get the wife's svx without the shift kit to do the same thing as mine that has it.
I get it the most consistently by rolling into the throttle from a takeoff and then holding it just shy of full throttle. If I stomp the pedal from a stop or mess up and put it on the floor it won't do it.

Smallcar shift kit is still a great deal though if you like firmer shifts.

that would definitely give that sling shot effect....
as well as some extra thrust

Got the kit installed... what a pain in the ASS... But it does make the low speed shifts softer and crispens the fast shifts. Best of all... NO power flashes.

The slingshot effect would have to involve modification of the valve body or different clutch plates. Perhaps Levelten can provide additional information on these trannies.

I was hoping I would not have to resort to Levelten. Oh, they are so expensive. Gotta get some money together. This may be key in getting some quicker 1/4 mile times.

tranny temp range
 

Matt,
Did you notice a reduction in tranny temps after installing the shift kit? I could use a heat reduction here in the desert, when its hot (100+) I run 100 degrees over ambient. It's no fun watching the temp gauge go over 200 degrees. TIA
Dave

I remember when I had a 4EAT, and installed the shift kit. I definitely made power on shifts much crisper. I could definitely notice the difference. Not a slingshot, but no wasted time between gears.