Z6 transmission question

I have a 1992 vette with the 6 speed.  I was wondering if I have an issue or just a normal 6 speed that I'm just not used to.  First corvette with this in it so I'm new.

I notice when I'm stopped in first then take off and try to shift when the rpm's are lower, the trans doesn't like going into second.  Not until I hit 2000-3000 RPM.  Not sure if this is normal or what?

Otherwise it shifts fine, no slipping or any other issue to note.  If that is even an issue.

Thanks a bunch, I'll look into that.  Glad to hear it's normal.  I can tend to be a worry wort with new cars lol.

This was a cheap, low rent, trailer park fix for GM to meet EPA mandated MPG ratings. This forced you to shift like your Grandmother to save gas. Typical GM. Oh, it's located underneath next to the tranny. Might want to invest in some low rider ramps.

I'm more a fan of Mid America Motorworks.  Looks like they are a little cheaper.  CAGS 6-Speed Skip Shift Bypass, 1989-1995 http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette/product/cags-6-speed-skip-shift-bypass-plug-1989-1995-603699-1

It's called 1-to-4 and forces you to shift from 1st to 4th under certain conditions.


Even easier fix - just remove the CAGS relay.  It will give you a trouble code, but much cheaper and easier than installing a skip shift plug.

You can also just unplug the dang connector on the trans.From what I've seen, the "Cags Bypass" things you can by are nothing more than connector covers, to keep dirt and stuff out of the connectors once you unplug them.
Another way to get around it is to just keep yer foot in it!

The skip shift was the solution that allowed the cars to pass the EPA fuel mileage requirements, but it was/is the torque of the engines that allowed it to be done. Lesser engines would puke if you tried to shift from 1st to 4th at 18 mph....

Thanks everyone for the replies.  Drove it tonight and after everyone mentioned the whole 1 to four thing I noticed on the dash it will light up "1 to 4" when it wants me to do that.  I'll have to mess with it tomorrow or when it gets warmer out.  Love GM and their little work arounds lol.

As stated just unplug it and cover the plugs with tape. You can also have the prom reprogramed to eliminate it.

Easiest solution I have found for this, on my '91 is, just to be going faster than 15 mph and it slips easily into 2nd. Was a mystery to me too until I discovered that 16 mph was the trick.