1-2 shift

[JeffRender]

I just bought a 87WE4 Friday, my first turbo Buick. I have noticed under wide open throttle the 1-2 shift is a little sluggish. Is this something a shift kit would take care of or do you guys think the problem will require an overhaul.

Also, this is going to sound like a dumb question but where are the programmable ECM chips located.

Thanks - Jeff Render

 

[DKREDT]

ECM's chip are located in the kick pad on passenger side to the right of where your right foot would be if you were sitting in the passenger seat.

My turbo T had real sluggish 1-2 shifts also when I bought it. Do a search on tv cable adjustment and make sure it is set right. I ended up putting in a new pressure regulator set from PTS and a stiffer 1-2 shift accumulator spring. It helped some, but I think in my case I will need to have the tranny gone thru.

How many miles on the tranny? Have you changed the fluid yet?
I am no expert... but I think most will tell you that a shift kit will not help, but possibly make a "tired" tranny worse...

HTH

Joel