TransBrake - use question...
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TransBrake - use question... So I have a lightly upgraded 4l65E in my 5.3 swapped jeep.
Question is can a trans-brake be used instead of a line lock ?
The scenario is, I'm crawling up a hill and need to stop, could I use a trans-brake as a hill hold like feature,
I am assuming there is a time limit on it but it seems like it would be handy and more directly locking than a line lock.
Thoughts??
Thanks
Dave
Question is can a trans-brake be used instead of a line lock ?
The scenario is, I'm crawling up a hill and need to stop, could I use a trans-brake as a hill hold like feature,
I am assuming there is a time limit on it but it seems like it would be handy and more directly locking than a line lock.
Thoughts??
Thanks
Dave
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Would not be my recommended use case.
Most transbrakes set best with increased pressure and volume. Usually best to have the rpm up for pump volume.
Also it will build a fair amount of heat.
Is it possible? Sure...but if you're using a "lightly upgraded" 4l60e trans how heavily are you really hill climbing that you'd necessitate this over a line lock anyway?
Most transbrakes set best with increased pressure and volume. Usually best to have the rpm up for pump volume.
Also it will build a fair amount of heat.
Is it possible? Sure...but if you're using a "lightly upgraded" 4l60e trans how heavily are you really hill climbing that you'd necessitate this over a line lock anyway?
