Anyone locking the connverter in 3rd at WOT? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rhino79 · 08-01-2011, 03:22 PM

I was wondering if anyone has tried locking the converter in 3rd at wot to stretch that gear out and maybe even prevent having to shift to 4th on stockish cars in the 1/4. Honestly I know only multi disc converters are built to apply at heavy load, and I don't know squat as far as the converter that comes in this a6.

Patrick G · 08-01-2011, 05:05 PM

Locking the TC in 3rd makes for some funky 3-4 shifts plus it kills any torque multiplication from the converter in the lower part of 3rd. All the Camaros we've tuned went quicker with 3rd gear unlocked.

Rhino79 · 08-01-2011, 05:16 PM

I was just talking about, at the top of third, like 5800 or so. I'd be scared to do it on a stock converter tho

Patrick G · 08-01-2011, 05:18 PM

Really jacks with the 3-4 shift at the track. Tried it both ways on a lot of different vehicles. You're better off keeping it unlocked for quickest ET and longest trans life.

Duke · 08-14-2011, 11:32 AM

Patrick G,

I want to make my A6 "S" mode strictly for the 1/4 mile. What line pressures should I be using for the 1>2, 2>3, and 3>4 shifts at WOT. What's the minimum A6 torque management is safe.

Tampa Tuning · 08-14-2011, 01:57 PM

The A6s are a little more in depth than that. You can apply pressure for each shift and differant tempertures settings leading up to differant torque values. You shouldnt do something like 150 pounds across the board. You'd also want to adjust a host of other tranny settings to marry them up.

Im not sure which software your using, but for your applicant, Id get a full tranny tune and upload it when you want to play, and when your cruising between track events, upload your stock tune.

Phil

siriusdish · 08-14-2011, 02:27 PM

My Dads car is no ware near 4th in the 1/4.

Rhino79 · 08-14-2011, 08:43 PM

Mine is shifting to 4th at about 6050 rpms is at about 100-101 mph, so it should definitely have to make a 4th gear shift by the end of the 1/4.

siriusdish · 08-14-2011, 11:26 PM

My Dads does 140 mph in 4th,lol. Do U have a Jannetty tune??? My Dad had the SCT tune before and was shifting in to 4th before the end of 1/4. Like 3ed just had no power.

Rhino79 · 08-14-2011, 11:31 PM

I do my own tuning with efilive. Your dad may need to do a fuse pull if the power seems that low.

siriusdish · 08-15-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhino79

I do my own tuning with efilive. Your dad may need to do a fuse pull if the power seems that low.

Was the old Tune, running great after the IPS tune.

chevy454 · 08-15-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhino79

I do my own tuning with efilive. Your dad may need to do a fuse pull if the power seems that low.

Does removing the battery cables for 15 mins or so accomplish the same thing? And exactly what is happening with a fuse pull??

siriusdish · 08-15-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy454

Does removing the battery cables for 15 mins or so accomplish the same thing? And exactly what is happening with a fuse pull??

Check the Sticky, removes low octane table from when dealer put in 87. But if its tuned then no need...

08-01-2011, 03:22 PM	#1
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	Anyone locking the connverter in 3rd at WOT? I was wondering if anyone has tried locking the converter in 3rd at wot to stretch that gear out and maybe even prevent having to shift to 4th on stockish cars in the 1/4. Honestly I know only multi disc converters are built to apply at heavy load, and I don't know squat as far as the converter that comes in this a6.

08-01-2011, 05:05 PM	#2
Patrick G Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 52	Locking the TC in 3rd makes for some funky 3-4 shifts plus it kills any torque multiplication from the converter in the lower part of 3rd. All the Camaros we've tuned went quicker with 3rd gear unlocked. __________________ 2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 Forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, ECS NOVI 1500 blower, 222/242 .629/.604 121LSA EPS cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, NPP exhaust, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, no meth, w/stock street manners. 2014 GMC Yukon XL Denali, Air Raid MIT, tuned. 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph Texas Mile 2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 Texas Mile LS1,LS2,LS3,LS7 Custom Camshaft Specialist

08-01-2011, 05:18 PM	#4
Patrick G Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 52	Really jacks with the 3-4 shift at the track. Tried it both ways on a lot of different vehicles. You're better off keeping it unlocked for quickest ET and longest trans life. __________________ 2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 Forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, ECS NOVI 1500 blower, 222/242 .629/.604 121LSA EPS cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, NPP exhaust, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, no meth, w/stock street manners. 2014 GMC Yukon XL Denali, Air Raid MIT, tuned. 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph Texas Mile 2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 Texas Mile LS1,LS2,LS3,LS7 Custom Camshaft Specialist

08-14-2011, 02:27 PM	#7
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	My Dads car is no ware near 4th in the 1/4. __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

08-14-2011, 11:26 PM	#9
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	My Dads does 140 mph in 4th,lol. Do U have a Jannetty tune??? My Dad had the SCT tune before and was shifting in to 4th before the end of 1/4. Like 3ed just had no power. __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

08-01-2011, 05:16 PM	#3
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	I was just talking about, at the top of third, like 5800 or so. I'd be scared to do it on a stock converter tho

08-14-2011, 11:32 AM	#5
Duke Drives: 2010 Red SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 476	Patrick G, I want to make my A6 "S" mode strictly for the 1/4 mile. What line pressures should I be using for the 1>2, 2>3, and 3>4 shifts at WOT. What's the minimum A6 torque management is safe.

08-14-2011, 01:57 PM	#6
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	The A6s are a little more in depth than that. You can apply pressure for each shift and differant tempertures settings leading up to differant torque values. You shouldnt do something like 150 pounds across the board. You'd also want to adjust a host of other tranny settings to marry them up. Im not sure which software your using, but for your applicant, Id get a full tranny tune and upload it when you want to play, and when your cruising between track events, upload your stock tune. Phil

08-14-2011, 08:43 PM	#8
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	Mine is shifting to 4th at about 6050 rpms is at about 100-101 mph, so it should definitely have to make a 4th gear shift by the end of the 1/4.

08-14-2011, 11:31 PM	#10
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	I do my own tuning with efilive. Your dad may need to do a fuse pull if the power seems that low.

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