727 quick shift

[Kyles69]

Hey there all!  I've got a 69 Charger with a 440 and a 727 trans!  I'm new to the MOPAR lineup, but this car seems to shift way too soon under normal driving conditions!  It will be in third gear by the time I've crossed an intersection from a dead stop!  Under hard acceleration is not quite as bad!  Someone told me a shift kit would help this but I'm not sure!  Is there an adjustment for this on the tranny or carb (carb is an aftermarket Edlebrock), if so can you please give me the details on the adjustment(s)!  Thank you in advance!

 

[John_Kunkel]

The factory spec for light throttle upshifts has the trans in 3rd gear before 20 mph. If that doesn't suit you, the linkage that runs from the carb to the transmission can be adjusted for earlier or later upshifts.

This throttle pressure linkage (often misnamed "kickdown linkage") won't work properly on your Edelbrock carb without the correct Mopar throttle lever extension (Edelbrock #1481). Once all the correct parts are in place the upper rod of the linkage can be lengthened for later shifts or shortened for earlier shifts to suit your personal preference.

[greenpigs]

So..if you don't use the kick down is the 1481 necessary? I have a MV body in my 727.

[John_Kunkel]

The 1481 also positions the throttle cable properly but it's not as critical as the linkage position.

[mikes4692003]

which way would you move the linkage for later shift points

[y3chargerrt]

I'm planning on doing this upgrade.Opinion guys??


http://www.aandatrans.com/Products/727-3-2-Kick-Down-Module-(1966-69)__22740-32SI.aspx

[John_Kunkel]

The A&A PTK kit is a copy of the early Mopar, this setup doesn't have a limit valve like the '71 and later does so it can PTK at speeds higher than 40 mph which is a PITA with taller gears. My '57 NY with 2.94 gears will PTK at over 60 mph. 

[John_Kunkel]

which way would you move the linkage for later shift points

The answer is in the last sentence of my first reply.

[john108]

John - Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a PTK

[y3chargerrt]

Part Throttle Kickdown..Don't get mad at me if I stepped on your toes John!

[John_Kunkel]

I'm not mad, just directing you to the answer that was already there.

[twinscrew698]

John!
What kind or brand of shit kit would you recommend for a 1973,400  727 trans not hd or hp?
Would like  a little better shift for this!

[John_Kunkel]

John!
What kind or brand of  shit kit would you recommend

If you want a "shit" kit I can't help. (Sorry, couldn't pass it up) 

For a shift kit the TransGo TF-2 is the best bang for the buck.

[twinscrew698]

Thanks For the correction and the reply John!!
Got to check that spelling!!