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warriorpluto Sep 22, 2014 10:25 AM

don't use od when racing? dead spots?
 
I read a couple of threads where some people say it's ok to race in od and other threads some people say don't race in od. So which one is it? What are the best speeds to race in on a stock converter besides a 15mph roll?

NorthTexasConverter Sep 22, 2014 11:06 AM

Don't race in OD.

warriorpluto Sep 22, 2014 11:19 AM

Thanks for the info

608kZ28 Sep 22, 2014 05:26 PM

i leave mine in 3rd


rolls are for fat women & bakeries

mrvedit Sep 22, 2014 06:04 PM

We have covered this many times, for example:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...ave-d-3rd.html

On a stock(ish) 4L60E, I recommend leaving it in [OD].
The 3/4 clutch is less likely to slip during the 2-3 shift when running it in [OD].
The only good reason I can see for running it in [D3] is to be sure the trans does not perform a 3-4 shift under WOT.

If and only if you have the Sonnax HD 2-3 shift valve installed, leave in in [D3]. This valve then keeps the overrun clutches applied in all gears, which reduces strain on the forward sprag.

I suspect the NorthTexasConverter comment applies to the 4L80E; you want to race that trans in [D3].


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