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Valve body or shift kit?

Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Hi everyone new to this page, just recently bought a 97 reg cab 2500 auto with 130k. Now I hear all this talk about shift kits and valve bodies.

What is better or should I do both?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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what exactly is your intention, do you have any issues with shifting or just looking for a little performance edge?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Well I would like to give it a little more power down the road. I was going to do the tranny first and work my way to the motor. I do a lot of towing and plowing as well.

I was told shift kits are cheaper or something and tc's are good to do too.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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VB and a Torque Converter


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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:11 AM
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Any good brands?
Which should I do first?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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I would do them at same time honestly.


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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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Ok thanks for your help!
What are some companies that are good to look into?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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I prefer DPC or DTT Torque Converters. And Suncoast or DTT Valvebodys


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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Thanks for all the help luke!
 
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