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B&M 40266 Shift Improver Kit Automatic Transmission Shift Kit

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SKU ds_BBFT_40266
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Shift Improver Kit - 1996 to 1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W Application: 1996 to 1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance and extended life! Select the mode that best suits your application Provides crisp shifts on any stock automatic transmission Eliminates shift overlap and excess wear on clutches and bands due to slippage Application: 1996 to 1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W The B&M Shift Improver Kit the easiest way to get the stout performance you've always wanted out of your automatic transmission - and you get two modes of performance to select from: Heavy Duty, or Street/Strip. It's our least expensive and simplest to install kit. All you need are some hand tools! In the space of an afternoon, you can turn your transmission into a B&M-tuned unit! Ask the thousands of satisfied customers that have installed one in their transmissions! STAGE 1. HEAVY DUTY Firm positive shifts without loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. Recommended for regular passenger vehicles. STAGE 2. STREET/STRIP Provides positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. This level is for the enthusiast who wants the hardest, quickest possible shift.
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Automotive Item Grade High Performance
California Proposition 65 Chemical Name 1 Cadmium and cadmium compounds
Description_ASC Holley Performance Emission Code 5: This part is legal for sale or use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles; Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles; and Racing Use Only Vehicles because it does not affect vehicle emissions and is not covered by emissions regulations
Description_ASM Fits 1996 to 1999 Ford; Lincoln; Mercury 4R70W automatic transmission
Description_DEF Auto Trans Valve Body Kit
Description_DEF Automatic Transmission Shift Kit
Description_DES Shift Improver Kit Automatic Transmission Shift Kit
Description_EXT Shift Improver Kit Automatic Transmission Shift Kit; Incl. Gaskets/Seals/Drill Bit/Fluid Separators;
Description_FAB Eliminate Clutch and Band Wear
Description_FAB Eliminates Shift Overlap
Description_FAB Eliminates Soft/Sluggish Shift
Description_FAB Improves Transmission Life
Description_FAB On Any Stock Automatic Transmission
Description_FAB Provides Crisp Shifts
Description_FAB Transmission Removal Not Required
Description_INV SHIFT IMPROVER KIT 96-99 4R70W
Description_KEY 40266; Shift Improver Kit; B/M; b and m; transmission; manual; automatic; shift kit; improver; transkit; racing; knob; lever; torque converter
Description_LAB Made In Logo
Description_MKT Shift Improver Kit - 1996 to 1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W Application: 1996 to 1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance and extended life! Select the mode that best suits your application Provides crisp shifts on any stock automatic transmission Eliminates shift overlap and excess wear on clutches and bands due to slippage Application: 1996 to 1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W The B&M Shift Improver Kit the easiest way to get the stout performance you've always wanted out of your automatic transmission - and you get two modes of performance to select from: Heavy Duty, or Street/Strip. It's our least expensive and simplest to install kit. All you need are some hand tools! In the space of an afternoon, you can turn your transmission into a B&M-tuned unit! Ask the thousands of satisfied customers that have installed one in their transmissions! STAGE 1. HEAVY DUTY Firm positive shifts without loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. Recommended for regular passenger vehicles. STAGE 2. STREET/STRIP Provides positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. This level is for the enthusiast who wants the hardest, quickest possible shift.
Description_MKT This B&M Shift Improver Kit is designed for 1996-1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W transmissions. Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance and extended life! Select the mode that best suits your application Provides crisp shifts on any stock automatic transmission Eliminates shift overlap and excess wear on clutches and bands due to slippage Application: 1996 to 1999 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 4R70W The B&M Shift Improver Kit the easiest way to get the stout performance you've always wanted out of your automatic transmission - and you get two modes of performance to select from: Heavy Duty, or Street/Strip. Its our least expensive and simplest to install kit. All you need are some hand tools! In the space of an afternoon, you can turn your transmission into a B&M-tuned unit! Ask the thousands of satisfied customers that have installed one in their transmissions! STAGE 1. HEAVY DUTY Firm positive shifts without loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. Recommended for regular passenger vehicles. STAGE 2. STREET/STRIP Provides positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. This level is for the enthusiast who wants the hardest, quickest possible shift.
Description_SHO Auto Trans Shift Kit
Gasket Or Seal Included Yes
height 2.2
Instructions Included Yes
length 9.8
LTL N
Package Contents Gaskets, Seals, Drill Bit and Fluid Separators
Title B&M 40266 Shift Improver Kit
Trans Model Ford- 4R70W (Auto) 4 Speed
Trans Year 1996
Trans Year 1997
Trans Year 1998
Trans Year 1999
WARNING CA Proposition 65 No
weight 1.2
width 10.7
Fitment
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