Question on installing shiftplus

I will be picking up a B&M Shiftplus within the next couple weeks, just curious if anyone has installed one of these and what to watch for. I was reading a post on here one day and someone commented you could end up with a CE light staying on all the time. Just want to know how far into any harnesses/sensors I'll be digging to install this. Thanx in advance

The install is pretty straight forward. two wires on the trans plug. The whole install takes less than ten minutes. If you don't mix up the wires you wont throw any codes. When my shiftplus is on i get the "trac off" light in both stages but nothing else. And it works great. I can post pics of the correct wires if you want. just don't use the connectors that come with it they suck.

Appreciate the response, so the only thing thrown is a trac off light. Two wires seems pretty straightforward. I've got plenty of electrical connectors and multiple types so using somehting better won't be a problem. Pics would be outstandingly helpful. Thanx again

sorry for crappy pics it's dark and i only have a few from when i first got it. ill take some new ones tomorrow and post it for you. Two wire come out of the shiftplus black and red. Black is spliced into the light blue w/ white stripe wire on the upper-leftmost part of the plug. The red wire from the shiftplus splices into the red w/ thick black stripe directly below the light blue wire. There are a few red wires with black stripes on the plug but the one you want is right below the blue w/ white stripe. like i said ill have better pics up tomorrow.

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Awesome man, ppreciate the pics. I ordered mine on the 29th, so I'm just waitin for it to come in the mail. Looks pretty straightforward. So it's a splice into the wires on the plug, not clipping the wires and bypassing it into the shiftplus wires, right?

Right you are splicing the wires not cuting them. Hope these pics are a little better help. Oh and use a 3/8 in drill to punch a hole in the firewall to run the shiftplus into the dash. you can try to push the cable through the gasket thing in the firewall but it is tough. hope these help.

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Ppreciate the pics man, they are a big help. Once I get it installed I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanx again

What is this shiftplus and what is it for?

it's a thing for 4 speed auto trans that makes the clutch band clamp faster, causing faster and harder shifts. it has two stages to pick from one is slightly stiffer than stock and two is really strong shifts. I drive in one all the time and haven't had any issues with it. Basically, it's a clutch kit for an automatic.

http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=482&idproduct=1136

I have a 97 Z24 Automatic, where can I pick up a B&M Shift Kit, fairly cheap, I had one on my 98 Chevy Tahoe SUV. only because it came with it, worked well when racing. Lemme know guys!

So you can "shift" with this thing installed in your car? shift like a manual? Im so lost lol

Or all this thing does is improve the automatic shifting, u still dont shift at all right?

the cheapest i've found them is:

http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=482&idproduct=1136

It still shifts like an automatic the shifting is simply much stiffer and responsive. There is no lag in while the trans is shifting gears. For example in Wide Open Throttle and in stage two on the shiftplus my tires chirp shifting from first into second.

I also should be recieving this soon from Turbo Tech, they're shipping takes SO F*CKING LONG tho!! on everything!

ya, it basicly makes an automatic shift like a manual.

hey matt, how long have you kept it on stage 1? cuz i heard that if you keep the shiftplus on all the time, it ruins the tranny over time. idk tho, they might have only meant keeping it on stage 2. also, i heard some say that you can change the stage up while the car is on and others say you have to have the car off no matter what to change the stage. which one is true?

i got mine for xmas =)

I've had mine in for about 3 months on stage one all the time w/ no issues. I changed the trans fluid right before the install just for kicks. I've heard of people using it on one all the time for a year or so with no major problems either. I think it a case of "don't drive the shit out of your car and take care of it when it needs it and you'll be fine."

My understanding is the car has to be off to move up or down in any stage. I belive ECU reads the signal when the car first starts and doesn't read it again untill the car is started again. It holds true for mine. I can flip the switch all day while it's running with no change.

I can see how stage 2 can hurt the trans after a while. it's really strong and i personally think it should only be used on the track for short periods of time. But stage 1 makes driving a lot more fun and you don't get the feeling that things are breaking when you shift, like you do in stage 2

I've had mine in for about 3 months on stage one all the time w/ no issues. I changed the trans fluid right before the install just for kicks. I've heard of people using it on one all the time for a year or so with no major problems either. I think it a case of "don't drive the shit out of your car and take care of it when it needs it and you'll be fine."

My understanding is the car has to be off to move up or down in any stage. I belive ECU reads the signal when the car first starts and doesn't read it again untill the car is started again. It holds true for mine. I can flip the switch all day while it's running with no change.

ok, thx alot. that answers all the questions i had about this thing. cant wait to get it installed on my car!

Just got mine in the mail today, will be installing it tomrrow. Can't wait to see how it does. Yeah, shipping was a little slow. Ordered it on the 29th, got here just today. Might be because of the holidays that it went slow. I will post back with feedback and how it works out. Thanx to everyone for the help and advice.

Ok, i think i get it, so this shiftplus thingy "improves" the way the automatic cars shift?

Does this shiftplus thingy improves the auto tranny ALOT??
I know it makes shifting faster and stiffer, but does it do something noticeable?
I might pick one up too thats why...

Ok, i think i get it, so this shiftplus thingy "improves" the way the automatic cars shift?

Does this shiftplus thingy improves the auto tranny ALOT??
I know it makes shifting faster and stiffer, but does it do something noticeable?
I might pick one up too thats why...

yes, it "improves" automatic shifting.

and yes, i heard it is very noticable. i heard this one guy shaved .4 sec of his quarter mile time w/ the shiftplus alone.

Oh wow....

One more thing i need to get straight...
Do you put on D and drive normaly and let the shiftplus do all the work? or do you shift between 1, 2, 3, and D?

Oh wow....

One more thing i need to get straight...
Do you put on D and drive normaly and let the shiftplus do all the work? or do you shift between 1, 2, 3, and D?

put it in drive and let it do all the work. its that easy.

Dang, i might get that too, but i will wait to see what you guys have to say about them after u guys install yours'

I highly recommend gettin this and installing it. I installed mine in about 15 minutes, and it is a definite improvement. I suggest not leaving it in Stage 2 unless you're out lookin for someone to race or you gotta get somewhere in a hurry. Stage 1 is ok to leave it on for everyday driving. I will say Stage 2 was a freakin :iceslolan :grinno: :grinyes: :naughty: blast on the freeway. So to anyone looking to get it, here's another good note for the book.

Hey, I got a 97 Cavalier Z24 Automatic, its got the gears P R N D 3 2 1. I want to get this B&M Shift Kit for it, where can I buy one???? Thanks! My engine is the 2.4L twin cam.

Hey, I got a 97 Cavalier Z24 Automatic, its got the gears P R N D 3 2 1. I want to get this B&M Shift Kit for it, where can I buy one???? Thanks! My engine is the 2.4L twin cam.

ya, u dont have to worry, it will work w/ ur car. the cheapest ull find it is prolly here...

http://www.turbotechracing.com/produ...idproduct=1136 (http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=482&idproduct=1136)

Hey, I got a 97 Cavalier Z24 Automatic, its got the gears P R N D 3 2 1. I want to get this B&M Shift Kit for it, where can I buy one???? Thanks! My engine is the 2.4L twin cam.

I explain how to install it on the first page of this thread...it's pretty straight forward. If you have any issuse w/ install we can all help. All i have to say is that the shiftplus is prob. the most noticable preformance mod i've done. That combined w/ motor mounts really improves the preformance of the car.

Ok i have a question, will this shiftplus work on MY car? I have a 2005 Sunfire

In theory it should work on any 4 speed automatic...the wiring might just be a little different. You might call turbo tech racing or B&M to find out the jist of newer model cavys and sunfires.

Hmm will this shiftplus work on a 94 Ford Taurus? lol, its my friend's car, and he wants one too lol...

lol, ya...if its a 4 speed auto. that would be funny seeing a taurus goin down the road shifting hard.

lol, ya...if its a 4 speed auto. that would be funny seeing a taurus goin down the road shifting hard.

lol, yeah it would be funny, but seriously, he has a 4 speed auto, so he can?

BTW...I already told you i want the shiftplus, but i am confirming if it can be used on my friend's taurus, so i can buy two and save shipping...LOL, god i hate shipping.....

O M F G... Turbo Tech Racing doesn't offer shipping to Hawaii... WTF!?!?!?!?

Hmm, i found this site, is this site trustable?

They offer free shipping....

http://www.carcustoms.net/product_info.php?products_id=477

O M F G... Turbo Tech Racing doesn't offer shipping to Hawaii... WTF!?!?!?!?

Hmm, i found this site, is this site trustable?

They offer free shipping....

http://www.carcustoms.net/product_info.php?products_id=477

yes, car customs is highly recommended on these forums.

Why am i getting so much troubles?

Car Customs cant ship to another address, they can only ship to my billing, and my billing is a PO Box, and they dont ship to a PO Box...

Oh well, i found another site... autobarn...

http://www.autobarn.net/noname.html

How about this site? They have 3 different model that i can buy, which one should i buy? 70380, 70381, or 70383?

Why am i getting so much troubles?

Car Customs cant ship to another address, they can only ship to my billing, and my billing is a PO Box, and they dont ship to a PO Box...

Oh well, i found another site... autobarn...

http://www.autobarn.net/noname.html

How about this site? They have 3 different model that i can buy, which one should i buy? 70380, 70381, or 70383?

i havent heard much about that site so idk about it. and ud order model# 70380

okay, 70380 it is then... thanks...

Kay guys I jsut ordered my ShiftPlus, I have a FEW questions, I got the 97 z24 auto, tell me if this is normal, going from a complete stop, hammering the pedal to the floor, the engine shifts into second at about 5500-6000 RPMS, then into 3rd at about 3500-4000 RPMS, thats normal, people say my car over revs, but thats also hammering the pedal down at a light to race someone, normal driving, it shifts at lower RPMS. And my last question, what will the shiftplus do in regards to the performance of my car, the tires dont even squeal on it when i hammer it down from a dead stop, will it make it do that? Thanks guys, I will probably pay a mechanic to put mine in, i dont know how to fuse wires, and all that jazz. Thanks !

Just ordered my shiftplus, can't wait till it arrives!!!

Kay guys I jsut ordered my ShiftPlus, I have a FEW questions, I got the 97 z24 auto, tell me if this is normal, going from a complete stop, hammering the pedal to the floor, the engine shifts into second at about 5500-6000 RPMS, then into 3rd at about 3500-4000 RPMS, thats normal, people say my car over revs, but thats also hammering the pedal down at a light to race someone, normal driving, it shifts at lower RPMS. And my last question, what will the shiftplus do in regards to the performance of my car, the tires dont even squeal on it when i hammer it down from a dead stop, will it make it do that? Thanks guys, I will probably pay a mechanic to put mine in, i dont know how to fuse wires, and all that jazz. Thanks !

Wow, you just ordered yours??? ME TOO!!!
lol, where did you order yours from? I got mine from autobarn...

But anyway, with you REV thingy, yes i think your 5-6 thousand rpm rev is normal, and your 2 - 3 gear is normal too, try not to do that often cuz it grind up your tranny alot...

You ordered the shiftplus without knowing what it does!?!?!? damn... well, it suppse to "improve" the automatic tranny, suppose to make it shift faster and more stiffer... there is two stages, stage 1 is little stiffer than factory, and stage 2 is for short time racing only, its ALOT stiffer and harder, so leave it on stage 1 and DONT leave it on stage 2 cuz it will mess up your tranny...

Lol awesome. Stage 1, I got it. Is it normal for me not being able to ever sqeual my tires? 97 Z24 auto, Ive seen other z24 autos squeal tires like mad, and wonder why mine doesn't. I even have a cold air intake, so it should gain a bit of power, but still none, seems as when i mash it to the floor, it picks up instantly so it doesnt spin the tires, could 50 pound subs/subbox in the trunk be a problem? I want to sqeual those tires like crazy, I even tried the Ebrake burnout, and nothing still.

Lol, are these new tires? If they are, you probably wont be able to do that, try do it on a rainy day, so the ground is wet, if the ground is always dry, then you tires will pick up traction real fast and you wont be able to speual...

Why do you wanna do that anyway? just to wear out your tires? lol....

They are used, got good amount of tread left, Bridgestone tires. And yes Im trying on dry roads, and yes i can in the rain, it spins like a mother. But I love squeeling tires on dry pavement, i love the sound, use to do it all the time on my Chevy Tahoe SUV, did huge smoke shows with it, and i know you cant in the cavalier, but i want at least some good squealing on dry pavement with it :-)

Lol, heres how you do it, bring a gallon of water, and dump on the dry road when you want to do your tire smoke show, then drive away... ;)

Lol minus the water, I like the Dry pavement squealing noise cars make, not wet pavement burnouts :P. Maybe this B&M shitplus will let er squeal.

haha fine fine....

you should install the shiftplus by yourself and save money, cuz its SUPER EASY, takes like 10 minutes

but how, I dont know how to find these transmission wires let alone how to fuse them with the regular tranny wires and all that.

Well, i dont know either, but once you get yours, and i get mine, we can ask for how to install it, if you read the posts in the beginning of this thread, you should have an idea on how to install it...

1st off, ur not gonna be able to squel ur tires as easy w/ an auto then a manual. u also might not have enough power at the wheels to do so and a CAI doesnt do close to enough. maybe 8 HP tops from a CAI. also, u wont be able to squel w/ the shiftplus. but when u have it on stage 2, and u punch it, ur tire will chirp between gears. and Lefix is right, stage 2 is ONLY for racing. do not leave it on 2 all the time or the tranny will be toast. it is ok to leave it on stage 1 tho.

Lol awesome. Stage 1, I got it. Is it normal for me not being able to ever sqeual my tires? 97 Z24 auto, Ive seen other z24 autos squeal tires like mad, and wonder why mine doesn't. I even have a cold air intake, so it should gain a bit of power, but still none, seems as when i mash it to the floor, it picks up instantly so it doesnt spin the tires, could 50 pound subs/subbox in the trunk be a problem? I want to sqeual those tires like crazy, I even tried the Ebrake burnout, and nothing still.

Strange...with subs in the back you should lose traction a lot faster w/ a front wheel drive car. When you punch it, the extra weight in the back causes the back end to squat down and pulls weight off the front tires. so you would lose traction faster. Thats why it's "better" to drag race with rwd cars...when the car squats, it squats onto the rear wheels...gaining more traction.

ya i wish i could spin the tires in my car too last night there was this stupid civic reving his engine in a parking lot while i was leaving the movie theathre so i put it in N while i was moving n reved my engine then he followed me for awhile spining his tires at every stop sign. pissed me off cause i couldn't do that n i knew i would kill him in a race

why wont auto z24's sqeual :(

Ummm, on the back of your Shiftplus packages...did it say it was 70380 Shiftplus for GM 93-98 rear wheel drive and 4 wheel drive vehicles? :(

Yes it did, trust me, it's the one you want. Hook it up according to the instructions on the first page of thread and you'll be a-ok

yeah this thing was oringinally designed for GM trucks and SUV's for more towing and performance but it turns out it works on Cavalier and Sunfires too.

Nice, I got worried. Either way, I'm waiting till I get the top mount from Turbo Tech to install the shift plus...along with the lower mount.

Hmm, yeah, they shipped mine on the 17th, so it should get here like next week, in like 5 days or so cuz they are shipping it by USPS...

CANT WAIT OMG!!! Along with my AEM CAI too from cardomain, and im gonna have my custom exhaust system installed on monday, omg cant wait!!!

My order was cancelled :-( not enough money *CRY*. Anyone want to buy me a belated Christmas gift o_O A B&M Shift Plus for my 97 Z24 :O

aww that suks....I just spend like $700 on all my crap......

Ok, i just realized that my shiftplus has arrived at my local post office, so im gonna go pick it up tomorrow, and i will install it tomorrow night, and i was wondering if there is any more instrustions that any body can give to help me install this thing faster and easier...Thanks...

Eh Lefix, buy me a B&M :). I want one but ain't got coin!!! :), tell me what you think, LOL