Thread: Tap Shift???

my GP didnt come standard with the tap shift, is there any kit you can buy to add this?

The Tapshift transmissions are specific for using this feature and have a different valve body and channel plate to accomodate this. The tapshift models have a valve to regulate pressure in manual 2 and 1 to its not so brutal. Non tapshift transmissions run near max line pressure in manual 2 and 1 ranges for extra holding power for engine braking where shifting isnt used regularly.

can you do it? =P

I temporarily made one for my 97 4T60e, but it was real violent, and I don't recommend repeating. Don't think anything I can build will work with the 4T65e, as there is a lot of feedback to the PCM from the transmission.

i really like the tap shift, i'd hate to have to trade for a comp G or something.

If you've already got a lot into your car, it might make more sense to get the appropriate tranny, along with all required components, and basically make it a comp G with tap-shift. That is one of the things I was thinking I might do if I ever get to a point where I can make my GP a pure project car, and not just my daily driver.

Not worth it IMO. Sure you may play with it a few times, but then you'll never use it. Not worth the money to install it on your car or trade your car for a CompG. Besides, in the 1/4 a built/tuned tranny auto shifting will do better than you manually shifting the whole way, I can just about guarrantee it.

Originally Posted by Iron Indian

Not worth it IMO. Sure you may play with it a few times, but then you'll never use it. Not worth the money to install it on your car or trade your car for a CompG. Besides, in the 1/4 a built/tuned tranny auto shifting will do better than you manually shifting the whole way, I can just about guarrantee it.

That is most likely true... but God I just love the looks of those little paddles on the steering wheel...