F23 Transmission Shifting
 

Hey guys when I am shifting high rpms (7k+) getting into 3rd is a real pita:cussing:. The trans shifts notchy and slow at those rpms. I really have to push it hard as hell to get into gear at the high rpm range. Is that normal for everyone else? If I shift at around 5k rpms it goes into gear as fast as I can throw it. I recently changed my trans fluid with Royal Purple and that made overall shifting smoother, but I didn't notice anything at 7k. Other fluids to try? I am going to get the TWM short throw in a few weeks. Will that help at all? Thanks.

look at the roll pin and also think about tranny internalls.

Roll pin is solid, no play.

F23s dont like to shift over 7k. Hahn always had problems with it and I have problems with it on my cavalier. You have to wait for the rpms to drop a little more then try and shift. Sounds like a pita but play around with it and it can be done. I still trust a f23 over my f35...

Yeah thats the problem :lol: My buddy was making fun of me for shifting so damn slow.

Are there upgraded parts/new parts that could aid in faster high rpm shifting? I am building my motor in November and wouldn't mind doing the trans since the car will be down for a week. I had it apart for an LSD install already, but didn't get into the internals. Tools for the F23 are dirt cheap.

Seven thousand RPM?!?! wtf??? I dont ever even think I've hit Redline before lol, I'd be afraid to hurt my car at that band...

I bumped the limiter to 7200 after I installed cams and springs. I hit 7200 a lot. The 2.4l solstice has the limiter at 7200rpm stock, but that trans shifts fast/smooth at those rpms(I just test drove one). My engine has handled it no problem for 10k miles and its boosted. I would like to do 7500rpm, but I need to know the trans is going to be able to operate well at that range.

im looking to put good fluid in my trans too. im boosted and think i need some better stuff for my trans. also is there anything to do to upgrade and support my trans? I dont a lot about transmissions :/ thanks guys

I've never been that high but I don't have a problem at 6500. Where do you empty and fill these transmissions btw? I need to do that soon.

^^ ill take a look at my Hayne's manual today when i get home. someone may answer before me though :P

2 plugs. One for fill and empty. There's a how to on here.

maybe your tob is on its way out? i wouldnt force it into gear as u said in post #1, your just further damaging sync's. but yea t.o.b. is my .02 cents

x2 had the same problems as original poster but was shifting at 6500rmp tob eventually went out taking my clutch with it so change ur tob and while ur in there mine as well change ur clutch spec stg 3 is awesome