What could be causing my car to fall on its face on the 2-3 shift
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From: Olive Branch MS/Memphis
What could be causing my car to fall on its face on the 2-3 shift I am just looking for some ideas on where the problem lies. I noticed it last nite at the track, I ran 3 times and all three runs the car just really took its time goin 2-3, it almost seemed like it was hittin the rev limiter but just barely. I have just installed a new converter and deep pan. My new Yank is supposed to be a 3700 stall, and my old one was an ST3500. The new converter and some skinnies that I borrowed from a friend were the only changes made to the car. Could hotter weather played a role in this. By the way I have no Transgo, No HPP3, thanks in advance
Re: What could be causing my car to fall on its face on the 2-3 shift Try doing some ATAP runs on the 2-3 and see what rpm your hitting. I've had that same feeling when I was just barely coming up on the limiter.
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From: chicago
Re: What could be causing my car to fall on its face on the 2-3 shift I had it happen when the fluid got hot after a couple passes. Do you have a trans cooler? If not get one. A shift kit would help also the hpp3 won't help at wide open throttle.Good luck. Rich
Re: What could be causing my car to fall on its face on the 2-3 shift man you just need to lay off the taco bell, you gained like what 130# this spring? Just loose the fat and you'll be good to go
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From: Orange Park, FL
Re: What could be causing my car to fall on its face on the 2-3 shift Torque Management isnt helping your shifts out either. Just adjusting the base spark retard limit to +10 in Edit made a hell of a difference in mine. Do an ATAP run and you'll be totally discouraged when you see negative timing at the shifts. Its quite sickening!!
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From: Friendswood,TX
Re: What could be causing my car to fall on its face on the 2-3 shift Maybe your tranny is going out on ya. Read this link and it might help. <a href="https://ls1tech.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=002158" target="_blank">Tranny problems!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> </a>
