LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

tune(shift problems)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 08:52 PM
  #1  
clwz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From: Sulphur Springs ,tx
Default tune(shift problems)

I was wondering if all lt1 autos hit the rev limit before they shift,mine does me shifting it,or leaving it in drive it cuts out and falls on its face about 5,800 then shifts ,and it seems alot worse since I installed my headers.I know its costing me a few tenths,will a tune fix this problem completely?
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:18 PM
  #2  
Schweet97Z's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,550
Likes: 0
From: Danville PA
Default

IMO a tune will be a band aid. If the transmission is hitting rev limiter then its most likely hurt. Same thing happened to me. I threw more horsepower at it and it blew the rear planetary up. Tore it apart and the 2-3 bands were gone along with the 3-4 on the way out. If you plan to throw some power at it, id suggest start looking into a rebuild.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:52 PM
  #3  
clwz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From: Sulphur Springs ,tx
Default tranny

trans is fine,only 5,000 mile on rebuild,but the shift points are off,it shifts firm.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:58 PM
  #4  
Schweet97Z's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,550
Likes: 0
From: Danville PA
Default

how would the shift points be off due to a rebuild? did you have your pcm tuned before/after trans? you should have stock shift points still in the pcm if your still untuned.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:01 PM
  #5  
Armyman2445's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 574
Likes: 0
From: Greenville SC
Default

I had the same problem with old trans. I had it rebuilt and it still did it. Turns out the speed sensor was bad. Changed it out never had problem since.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:22 PM
  #6  
Elliott's94Z's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,370
Likes: 1
From: Oregon Grown
Default

Originally Posted by clwz28
trans is fine,only 5,000 mile on rebuild,but the shift points are off,it shifts firm.
When you say it shifts "firm" are you saying the tranny shifts hard into each gear? I had mine rebuilt and had a shift kit put in and it snaps you back into your seat when it goes into the next gear. I had Bryan at PCM4LESS do my tune. It still shifts into gears after. It doesn't shift at those rpm's you are saying unless I am putting the pedal to the floor.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:24 PM
  #7  
clwz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From: Sulphur Springs ,tx
Default ?

3/4 throttle,it will shift at 5600 in drive from 1st to second,shift it manualy at 5500 it shifts at 5600-5700 and does not hit the rev limit?
__________________
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:56 PM
  #8  
Chevyguy358's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
From: Wilmington, NC
Default

yea mine does that and it was dyno tuned, it began after I replaced the 26' tall tires with 28's, prolly need to get that part tuned again
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:14 AM.