2 step and transbrake on a N/A application?
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2 step and transbrake on a N/A application? any benifit to this kind of application? i got the OK from performabuilt to install a transbrake and 2step on my 4l60e and now im getting cold feet.
will it help my 60' any or is it more of a reaction time based mod? this is my first time messing with a transbrake or 2 step so i dont know the pros and cons. im getting into index racing using the footbrake on the pro tree is killing me. i figure a 2 step would help keep me from blowing the tires off, and make it a little easier on the drivetrain.
am i heading in the right direction?
will it help my 60' any or is it more of a reaction time based mod? this is my first time messing with a transbrake or 2 step so i dont know the pros and cons. im getting into index racing using the footbrake on the pro tree is killing me. i figure a 2 step would help keep me from blowing the tires off, and make it a little easier on the drivetrain.
am i heading in the right direction?
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any benifit to this kind of application? i got the OK from performabuilt to install a transbrake and 2step on my 4l60e and now im getting cold feet.
will it help my 60' any or is it more of a reaction time based mod? this is my first time messing with a transbrake or 2 step so i dont know the pros and cons. im getting into index racing using the footbrake on the pro tree is killing me. i figure a 2 step would help keep me from blowing the tires off, and make it a little easier on the drivetrain.
am i heading in the right direction?
will it help my 60' any or is it more of a reaction time based mod? this is my first time messing with a transbrake or 2 step so i dont know the pros and cons. im getting into index racing using the footbrake on the pro tree is killing me. i figure a 2 step would help keep me from blowing the tires off, and make it a little easier on the drivetrain.
am i heading in the right direction?
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2 step can be used with a transbrake. alot of the standard tranny turbo guys use them to spool up the turbo at the line and control the launch. basically a controlled misfire at whichever RPM you choose.
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the 2 step for our cars basically cuts spark to a few cylinders allowing you to come up higher in the rpm's without pushing through the lights. They are awesome for bracket racing cause they allow you to have the go pedal already floored and all you do is release a button.
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2 step is definately for reaction time and will help you on a pro tree. A shorter front tire will also help with the reaction time on a pro tree. as for your 2 step or tranny brake helping your 60', it depends on where your cam makes power and what converter you are running.
if it makes any difference....im in a 2001 extended cab silverado (4400ish lbs?)
stock bottom LS1
patriot ls6 heads (11.0:1)
231/239 .617/.623 111+2 cam
4l60e with a fuddle 3600 converter
dont want to really go shorter on the front tires since its a street truck. im running a 255/55/18 up front. i guess it hurts on the r/t but helps on the ET right? i drive it to the track, bolt on slicks and run the 7.50 class and drive it home.
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the 2 step for our cars basically cuts spark to a few cylinders allowing you to come up higher in the rpm's without pushing through the lights. They are awesome for bracket racing cause they allow you to have the go pedal already floored and all you do is release a button.
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A two step cuts timing or fuel, depending on application. A tranny brake is exactly how it sounds, it keeps the tranny from turning the driveshaft till you let go of a button. A tranny brake lets you mash it until and leave at 6000 if you want. My buddy runs both together.
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A two step cuts timing or fuel, depending on application. A tranny brake is exactly how it sounds, it keeps the tranny from turning the driveshaft till you let go of a button. A tranny brake lets you mash it until and leave at 6000 if you want. My buddy runs both together.
class When you enter the footbrake class, just make sure no one knows you've got it. If they contest, just put the car on the trailer and leave.
You might want to look into one of those optical sensors with a delay box while you're at it. LOL.
You might want to look into one of those optical sensors with a delay box while you're at it. LOL.
a two step is nothing but an early rev limiter that disconnects or ends upon some trigger (release of a transmission break is an excellent example).
its very beneficial. it will allow you to launch on the transbreak exactly the rpm you desire. if the track isnt hooking, you can (among other things) set the 2 step lower and launch at a lower rpm. if the track wants more, you can set it to launch as high as the converter will come up.
oh and dont be a douche and use a two step/transbrake in a footbrake class. you will be asked to never come back again.
a two step and transbrake go hand in hand on any motor combo. braket racers in electronics class use them.
its very beneficial. it will allow you to launch on the transbreak exactly the rpm you desire. if the track isnt hooking, you can (among other things) set the 2 step lower and launch at a lower rpm. if the track wants more, you can set it to launch as high as the converter will come up.
oh and dont be a douche and use a two step/transbrake in a footbrake class. you will be asked to never come back again.
a two step and transbrake go hand in hand on any motor combo. braket racers in electronics class use them.
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a two step is nothing but an early rev limiter that disconnects or ends upon some trigger (release of a transmission break is an excellent example).
its very beneficial. it will allow you to launch on the transbreak exactly the rpm you desire. if the track isnt hooking, you can (among other things) set the 2 step lower and launch at a lower rpm. if the track wants more, you can set it to launch as high as the converter will come up.
oh and dont be a douche and use a two step/transbrake in a footbrake class. you will be asked to never come back again.
a two step and transbrake go hand in hand on any motor combo. braket racers in electronics class use them.
its very beneficial. it will allow you to launch on the transbreak exactly the rpm you desire. if the track isnt hooking, you can (among other things) set the 2 step lower and launch at a lower rpm. if the track wants more, you can set it to launch as high as the converter will come up.
oh and dont be a douche and use a two step/transbrake in a footbrake class. you will be asked to never come back again.
a two step and transbrake go hand in hand on any motor combo. braket racers in electronics class use them.
i may need to check the book on the 2 step though.
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i think the only real rule in my class is the tire size. i know theres guys out there on transbrakes and delay boxes with chips to limit the rpm on the t-brake. now that i think about it, last time out they lined me up against a tubbed truck so im not even sure if theres a tire limit. run whatcha brung i guess.
just no automatic brakes (or whatever they are called)
just no automatic brakes (or whatever they are called)