Who has done the "3rd gear spool mod"
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Who has done the "3rd gear spool mod" As shown here by sloppymechanics:
https://sites.google.com/site/sloppy...oppytransbrake
Has anybody done this mod and can point out connectors or write a small guide on the actual wires used? The link has a schematic, but it would be easier for me and other future users if there was a write-up. I tried searching and didn't find anything, so I am sorry if a guide has already been posted. I may write something up when I finally get the car together, but that will be wayyyyy down the line. Thank you.
-Tyler
https://sites.google.com/site/sloppy...oppytransbrake
Has anybody done this mod and can point out connectors or write a small guide on the actual wires used? The link has a schematic, but it would be easier for me and other future users if there was a write-up. I tried searching and didn't find anything, so I am sorry if a guide has already been posted. I may write something up when I finally get the car together, but that will be wayyyyy down the line. Thank you.
-Tyler
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Forcing a 3->1 downshift as you go WOT out of the lights might be hard on the trans. Perhaps a 4L80E expert like Jake will have an opinion.
In the article the "dropping back into 1st helps bump the tire and leave harder than just letting it roll off the brakes." got my attention because most people with turbos have traction problems and sure don't want to "bump" the tires even more.
In the article the "dropping back into 1st helps bump the tire and leave harder than just letting it roll off the brakes." got my attention because most people with turbos have traction problems and sure don't want to "bump" the tires even more.
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Forcing a 3->1 downshift as you go WOT out of the lights might be hard on the trans. Perhaps a 4L80E expert like Jake will have an opinion.
In the article the "dropping back into 1st helps bump the tire and leave harder than just letting it roll off the brakes." got my attention because most people with turbos have traction problems and sure don't want to "bump" the tires even more.
In the article the "dropping back into 1st helps bump the tire and leave harder than just letting it roll off the brakes." got my attention because most people with turbos have traction problems and sure don't want to "bump" the tires even more.
-Tyler
I use it to build boost on the line without spinning the tires or overpowering the brakes.
Flip of a switch a millisecond before green and she will blow right threw the brakes and launch like no other
Being that in the 4L80e when its in third the forward clutch is already engaged IDK how hard it is on the trans if any harder then a legit transbrake.
Hopefully a 4L80e expert can chime in.
Flip of a switch a millisecond before green and she will blow right threw the brakes and launch like no other
Being that in the 4L80e when its in third the forward clutch is already engaged IDK how hard it is on the trans if any harder then a legit transbrake.
Hopefully a 4L80e expert can chime in.
