Shifting Hard

[cruzn57]

I purchased an 87 we4, the former owner had the trans done about a YR ago, and had a shift kit installed, wow is it firm!
it will bark the tires almost every time in the 1-2 shift, the 2-3, and 3-4 are also very harsh, I have had race cars that didn't shift that crisp!, the shifts are on time, not early or late!
My question is, this hurt anything? what can I do to mellow the shifts? I went thru the rear end,(bearings, Moser axles, seals, set the gears up on the tight end of the factory specs) new U-joints,
so the drive line should be up to the challenge.
just seeking input on longevity, and what to expect.
thanks
cruzn57

 

[peterkin]

do you know if the converter is locked all the time?...my car would do that, but the converter stayed locked up...just something to check...at first i thought it felt good, but then i got kinda scared...

 

[cruzn57]

shifts hard

the converter is unlocked until 4th gear, thats when I feel it engauge, I'm with you, it makes me wonder whats going to break.
thanks ,ruzn57

 

[WE4]

hrmmm

Was this car purchased in Northern Ca. ? Vallejo to be exact?

 

[cruzn57]

shifts hard

No, it was bought in Yorba Linda, Ca.
one owner, lady,
any suggestions?
thanks!