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4L60E shift kit-cpu reprogram?

1998 Chevy k1500 5.7 350 4l60e trans. I was told that after 97 in these transmissions.. if you install a shift kit the computer must be reprogrammed or flashed to be able to control the trans. Is there any truth to this?
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1998 Chevy k1500 5.7 350 4l60e trans. I was told that after 97 in these transmissions.. if you install a shift kit the computer must be reprogrammed or flashed to be able to control the trans. Is there any truth to this?
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agreed with Crosley u can firm up shifts threw computer tuners but not a nessasity
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