[mbhmustang1998]

I am thinking about getting a shift kit and a tranny cooler and running synthetic. Now i hear this actually relieves stress on the tranny and promotes a longer life or is this a myth? and if so why does it help the tranny live longer? how much of an et would this drop, couple tenths?

[Mana4Real]

A tranny cooler will help extend the life of your transmission. Automatic transmissions love cool fluid. I highly recommend it. I don't believe it's going to effect performance as far as dropping your ET though.

[mbhmustang1998]

I know that mana, i guess u were drunk and didt see the shift kit part!!! lol i know not just the cooler but i would think a tranny that shifts faster would least pick up a tenth

[Monkey Boy]

A rule of thumb on auto trannies is that for every ten degrees of temperature decrease you get 10,000 miles of extended life.

[mbhmustang1998]

cool, i was thinking about just getting the PA valve body, it can still shift auto and be able to hand control it.

[97GTstang]

get a shift kit and cooler. The cooler will definetly extend the life of the tranny, especially if you are gonna put added stress on the tranny through increased shift pressure and everything. I would guess probably at least .2 off your et since it will shift alot more efficiently.

[Mana4Real]

Ya, I missed the shift kit part... I was really tired last night

[mbhmustang1998]

I am gonna go with the PA street/strip valve body and cooler. I thought this put less strain on the tranny, since there is less slipage of the clutches..i wont do it if its gonna put more wear and tear. It appealed to me because of the performance and longer lasting.

[Monkey Boy]

Anything that makes your shifts quicker is going to extend the life of the clutches.

[mbhmustang1998]

cool thats what i wanted to hear