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dead civic · 04-25-2012, 04:16 PM

tsup fellas. Its me again. first off i wanna thank all of you fine helpful gentlemen; because you have supported me as a noob entering the v8 and truck scene. I've worked out every issue I've had by this forum.

Question.
I have a 350 motor/trans combo. It has a shift kit installed. The kick down cable is just hanging there. But i want to hook it up so when i open trhotle it will down shift, because at the moment it does not down shift when in motion, and I'd love the ability to pass someone that just cut me off

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cliffs:

*can i hook up the kick down cable with a 350 trans that has a shift kit
*will it work properly, as in down shift when i open throttle.
*how exactly do i set it: (do i set it to pull on the kick down in the WOT position? will it still shift up)

thanks in advance for any info.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-25-2012, 04:47 PM

You can hook it up no issue with a shift kit. I have a trans go shift kit in mine and it snaps the wheels loose when It shifts. Just adjust the cable to kick down at the throttle input you want
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dead civic · 04-25-2012, 07:06 PM

hooked it up. and i dont feel it down shifting. What could be going on?

3r!c84 · 04-25-2012, 07:50 PM

Hold to wot and pull kick down cable all the way tight in full length of travel on the kick Dow cable and tighten up. You will feel it from 1/2 throttle to wot.

Btw I have a transgo shift kit. Love it couldn't be happier. Easy to install with the on line video. Spins 2nd and chirps 3rd (; stock vetter. But is smooth and easy on you when driving like a normal person lol
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bilfman · 04-26-2012, 08:57 PM

Just shift it yourself into second, that is all the kick down is doing. Forget the cable and just tear those guys up with a litle shifter action

dead civic · 04-26-2012, 09:03 PM

haha. yeah i figured but i got the kick down hooked up and i love it. this truck is running so smooth now. i love it.

**425HP409** · 04-27-2012, 07:32 PM

The kick down cable on a TH 350 also serves to increase throttle pressure to enable proper upshifts at varying degrees of throttle opening. (keeps from burning up clutches) It should be adjusted so that when the throttle is at wide open, the cable is at the end of its travel.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-27-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 425HP409

The kick down cable on a TH 350 also serves to increase throttle pressure to enable proper upshifts at varying degrees of throttle opening. (keeps from burning up clutches) It should be adjusted so that when the throttle is at wide open, the cable is at the end of its travel.

You have th350 passing cable and a 700r4 throttle valve cable that actuates pressure all mixed up
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rayfinseats · 04-29-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 425hp409

the kick down cable on a th 350 also serves to increase throttle pressure to enable proper upshifts at varying degrees of throttle opening. (keeps from burning up clutches) it should be adjusted so that when the throttle is at wide open, the cable is at the end of its travel.

i agree !

dead civic · 04-29-2012, 03:46 PM

some good info here. hope this thread some one else in the future.

04-25-2012, 04:16 PM	#1
dead civic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Killa kalli Posts: 73	kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| tsup fellas. Its me again. first off i wanna thank all of you fine helpful gentlemen; because you have supported me as a noob entering the v8 and truck scene. I've worked out every issue I've had by this forum. Question. I have a 350 motor/trans combo. It has a shift kit installed. The kick down cable is just hanging there. But i want to hook it up so when i open trhotle it will down shift, because at the moment it does not down shift when in motion, and I'd love the ability to pass someone that just cut me off . cliffs: can i hook up the kick down cable with a 350 trans that has a shift kit will it work properly, as in down shift when i open throttle. *how exactly do i set it: (do i set it to pull on the kick down in the WOT position? will it still shift up) thanks in advance for any info. __________________ 00 EBP civic SI [not stock for sure] 03' Jet black CTS {slammed on ksports} 79 C10 [real project] POW MIA. .SMOKE TIRES NOT DRUGS.

04-25-2012, 04:47 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| You can hook it up no issue with a shift kit. I have a trans go shift kit in mine and it snaps the wheels loose when It shifts. Just adjust the cable to kick down at the throttle input you want Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

04-25-2012, 07:06 PM	#3
dead civic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Killa kalli Posts: 73	Re: kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| hooked it up. and i dont feel it down shifting. What could be going on? __________________ 00 EBP civic SI [not stock for sure] 03' Jet black CTS {slammed on ksports} 79 C10 [real project] POW MIA. .SMOKE TIRES NOT DRUGS.

04-25-2012, 07:50 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| Hold to wot and pull kick down cable all the way tight in full length of travel on the kick Dow cable and tighten up. You will feel it from 1/2 throttle to wot. Btw I have a transgo shift kit. Love it couldn't be happier. Easy to install with the on line video. Spins 2nd and chirps 3rd (; stock vetter. But is smooth and easy on you when driving like a normal person lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-26-2012, 08:57 PM	#5
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| Just shift it yourself into second, that is all the kick down is doing. Forget the cable and just tear those guys up with a litle shifter action __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

04-26-2012, 09:03 PM	#6
dead civic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Killa kalli Posts: 73	Re: kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| haha. yeah i figured but i got the kick down hooked up and i love it. this truck is running so smooth now. i love it. __________________ 00 EBP civic SI [not stock for sure] 03' Jet black CTS {slammed on ksports} 79 C10 [real project] POW MIA. .SMOKE TIRES NOT DRUGS.

04-27-2012, 07:32 PM	#7
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| The kick down cable on a TH 350 also serves to increase throttle pressure to enable proper upshifts at varying degrees of throttle opening. (keeps from burning up clutches) It should be adjusted so that when the throttle is at wide open, the cable is at the end of its travel. __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

04-29-2012, 03:46 PM	#10
dead civic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Killa kalli Posts: 73	Re: kickdown cable question\| 350 trans\|shift kit\| some good info here. hope this thread some one else in the future. __________________ 00 EBP civic SI [not stock for sure] 03' Jet black CTS {slammed on ksports} 79 C10 [real project] POW MIA. .SMOKE TIRES NOT DRUGS.

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