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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Default Converter is installed, have some shifting concerns

Today I installed a Circle D 3c in my '01 Z28.
The transmission has been built plus it has a TransGo HD2-b kit with the internal mods, upgraded 3-4 clutch, etc.
When I built the trans I adjusted the clutches and seperator plate hole sizes to get the shifts like I wanted them, also some tuning.

With the stock converter the average shift time was .3
Programmed shift times are .3 to .1

Now with the converter installed the actual shift times are 1.4 up to 2.4

So does this mean the clutches are slipping 2.4 seconds during those shifts?

With the new converter the shift times do get quicker if I manually shift at high rpm.

Seems to me like the trans is going to burn the clutches up if I leave it like this.

So is the 2.4 shift time the amount of time the clutches are slipping during shifts?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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no the clutches and the shifts are unchanged
the scanner reads the engine rpm and output speed you have a normal slip of the converter to take into account , You clutches are fine just the coupling at low RPM through the converter is less than with the stock one, The difference in readings is that loss. Remember the 60e has no input speed sensor soyour reading through the converter
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Ok thanks. One problem down.
Now on to figuring out the engine stalling, disappearing lock up, i'msure i left 5 things out
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Ok it runs great now, you sure my trans isn't going to burn up
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Glad you got everything worked out. Sometimes the tuning issues can be a pain. How does it feel??

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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Glad you got everything worked out. Sometimes the tuning issues can be a pain. How does it feel??

Chris

Down low it's a little looser than I expected, but I honestly think I will get used to that and end up liking it.
I like how I can hit the throttle maybe 20% and hold 2500 rpm through all gears, that is until it locks up lol.

Is it going to be alright having the lock up drop rpm approx 1500 rpm when driving around town? Or should I tune it differently? Like when I pull out in traffic and accelerate normal, it just stays at 2500, shifts through the gears, and bam- lock up.

Other than that WOT is right on, didn't have to tune anything for that btw.
I can go wot anytime and it's right where it needs to be.

It's been a good experience, from placing the order up to driving it(after tuning)
Thanks a lot.
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what is your stall rpm?
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Originally Posted by dondb
what is your stall rpm?
It's a Circle-D 3c
"3C" = 3400-3600 Flash Stall. A little more noticeable on the street, but still very little pedal to get moving. Will have better performance because of the higher flash and will hit harder out of the hole. Footbrake a little higher - 2600-2700.
Not sure what to make of this pic below. Footbrake at 3592 rpm and 24 rpm input shaft speed
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Me either since the 4L60E does not have a sensor for the input shaft lol . The pcm can only see engine rpm and output speed. Now the 80E does have one so thats probably why its in there. The 60/65/70e all got input speed sensors in 2008but not in your year
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Originally Posted by performabuilt
Me either since the 4L60E does not have a sensor for the input shaft lol . The pcm can only see engine rpm and output speed. Now the 80E does have one so thats probably why its in there. The 60/65/70e all got input speed sensors in 2008but not in your year
Yea I don't know, I actually never thought of how that got there lol

Maybe it's a calculation of what it should be going off engine rpm and output rpm.

I would ask in the HP Tuners forum or the PCM forum here but I just hate seeing posts disappear off the board with zero replies because no one knows. It seems I always have solid proof of something happening that no one can figure out lol.
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Well I hope its a wrong calculation because if the wheels are still and the input shaft is turning then the trans is slipping lol
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I think it is a pid using something to figure the calculations but they are wrong. It says the output shaft is spinning at 12rpm also. It is like when you rev up some trucks in park the speedo moves up. weird.
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Well I posted the question here and on HP Tuners. Let the fun begin.for the cricketts
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That is a lot of footbrake. Most can barely get over 2800. You must have very good breaks. What was your read end gear??

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Originally Posted by Circle-D
That is a lot of footbrake. Most can barely get over 2800. You must have very good breaks. What was your read end gear??

Chris
3.23
No matter what the calculation says in that pic the tires weren't spinning.

Why would I be able to footbrake it up so high?
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Originally Posted by 9000th01ss
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No matter what the calculation says in that pic the tires weren't spinning.

Why would I be able to footbrake it up so high?
That gearing gets it up a little, but like I said you have some good breaks.

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Originally Posted by 9000th01ss
Is it going to be alright having the lock up drop rpm approx 1500 rpm when driving around town? Or should I tune it differently? Like when I pull out in traffic and accelerate normal, it just stays at 2500, shifts through the gears, and bam- lock up.

Any opinions or comments/ suggestions on this?
Is it going to have an effect on TCC longevity?
Thanks.
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That is a big drop. I would suggest raising the lock up speed some. The converter will be coupled more and you will have less rpm drop. It will make it softer - easier on the driveline and lock up clutch.

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Originally Posted by Circle-D
That is a lot of footbrake. Most can barely get over 2800. You must have very good breaks. What was your read end gear??

Chris
That is being accomplished in second gear. First gear will not brake stall as high.

Originally Posted by 9000th01ss
Whatever it takes, full stall or not I'm looking for the math on how input speed is determine.
So you don't know the math to figure this I take it? If you know you can give a mathematical equation without knowing specifics, which are:
1st 3.06
2nd 1.63
3rd 1
4th .7
And during the screenshot it was locked in second.

No matter how you calculate it, it's not how input shaft speed is determined.
I'm assuming you don't know either.

I was hoping someone who knew something would chime in, but hptuners board members and people here I guess simply don't know.
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Yes that is correct.
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