04-22-2009, 10:39 PM
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your gas mileage isnt going to go down the drain if you get the kit, it may hinder it a bit due to higher shift points but its not like its gonna be something extremely noticeable
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04-22-2009, 11:39 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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It's OK but be sure to hook it up only once.
The dealership messed with mine and I had to rehook it and it didn't work right.
For like $10 more you can get a PCM and have a lot more options 
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04-22-2009, 11:41 PM
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The Aleromod PITA
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eff so having the stock thing and that rigged in on an switch isnt an option?
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04-22-2009, 11:42 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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With an aftermarket PCM, no
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04-22-2009, 11:49 PM
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The Aleromod PITA
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no stock pcm
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04-23-2009, 05:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gr1m
37mpg alero? ha i laugh at you.
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i would just like to point out... on my last trip to regina... i averaged 35.8mpg
yes... i know... it's not 37mpg
and no... that was not with the wind pushing me etc etc... that was filling it... driving it on highway... and filling it
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04-23-2009, 01:43 PM
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I could do that in mine too.. The window sticker says 37 MPG in fact.
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04-23-2009, 03:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gr1m
37mpg alero? ha i laugh at you.
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yeah it aint like its a new malibu or something... hell if you want gas mileage buy a turbo diesel jetta rofl |
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04-23-2009, 04:19 PM
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ok, admitted newb to aleros, but not to modifying cars. not trying to undermine anybody, but aren't the B&M shift improvement kits ACTUAL plate, blockers, and check-ball assemblies that replace plates and check-balls INSIDE the transmission??? I'm not sure about this specific one, but for most rwd models (camaro, mustang, etc...) thats what they are. I know the alero isnt rwd, but shouldnt the principle be the same? any links available? I'd be glad to check this one out.
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04-23-2009, 05:16 PM
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Hot and Fluffy.
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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The B&M Shiftplus is basically a module that interrupts the wiring to your transmission. it causes it to shift harder, better, faster stronger.
*insert Daft Punk*
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04-23-2009, 05:52 PM
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OHHH!! ok! sorry, i wasn't sure. that sounds like a pretty good idea, but i agree that on a mostly stock, street driven car it would make little difference. for the cost though, if it'll make you happy go for it!  |
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04-23-2009, 09:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by meadus101
*insert Daft Punk*
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04-23-2009, 10:39 PM
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The Aleromod PITA
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the sticker that gave teh alero 37 was under the old epa system, you must look closer at those stickers now, the new epa system is extremly accurate, it is on point for all 7 vehicles around my house
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04-23-2009, 10:53 PM
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Redog: It's OK but be sure to hook it up only once.
The dealership messed with mine and I had to rehook it and it didn't work right.
For like $10 more you can get a PCM and have a lot more options
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They sell pcm's for the ecotec alero?
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04-25-2009, 12:17 PM
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The Aleromod PITA
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i think some dude on here can reprogram ecotec pcms for you
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04-26-2009, 01:06 PM
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Owner
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the B&M will not affect gas mileage at all. It does increase shift firmness but you can switch the setting to off and not use it most of the time and when you want play around or go to the track then just switch it on.
this a great mod for $30-$40.
i thought i did a review in my install thread
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04-26-2009, 09:59 PM
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GX Member
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i drove with it on today for the first time since install. its pretty fun to to drive with it on.
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04-27-2009, 01:34 PM
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The Aleromod PITA
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oh its like the venom performance chip my friend has, you keep it on off except for when you want it, i didnt expect it to be like that, thats why i mentioned wiring in a switch, in that cas im ready to do this agian, i dont want somthing thats gonna suck mileage down during daily cruising, but who cares about mileage if your racing to a track, that defys the point
to shorten this up, if theres a switch to off, im game
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04-27-2009, 03:11 PM
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Aleromod part owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Far Northeast Philadelphia, PA
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The shiftplus has a toggle switch. Center is off, one side is #1 and the other side is #2.
It's a good mod to do for the money. A little hard to hook into the hardness, but it works. Look up Oldsman's how to:
The mod will work with all 3 Alero powerplants
Gee look what I found, I used that crazy little button called "search" go figure 
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showt...ight=shiftplus
and
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showt...ight=shiftplus
And I know it's listed for a Camaro. Scot did it, I did it, and a few other people did it with the same kit, OK I can close this now
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04-27-2009, 07:00 PM
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I cant wait to see the post of him trying to wire this thing in
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