HOW LONG SHOULD THE TRANSBRAKE BE ON???????????

[jrthone]

I have 632BBC 1.76 Powerglide 4500 stall 8" converter and 4.88 9". What pill should i run in my 2 step for the transbrake launch for the 4500 stall converter.Can i Run a 4400???? How long can i rev the motor on this RPM limiter on the line(2-3 secs???)Before the light goes green.In other words when shoul i plant it(maybe as late as possible to save trans life).Or should i run a lower rpm pill for my launch on the 4500 converter.Any advise will be much appreciated.

[jrthone]

I also have no cooler on trans as of yet.I have just looped the circet but i will be adding one soon. Unless its not nessacery? i will be running 1/4 miles only.

[image4you2see]

If i recall while on the trans brake you will see temps rise 50 degrees every second. Don't quote me as i haven't looked at mine even in awhile while on it..

Any way hit it at the last minute possible that you feel comfortable with.

As for no coller i wouldn't even move my car with out a cooler on it.. You have made any pass's yet this year and used the brake you ight as well plan on rebuilding that tranny soon..

As for were to set the limiter that all depends on how well the car works and track conditions...

Hope that helps..

[olds48]

A cooler is a good way to add extra fluid(like a deep pan)if nothing else.I'd run a cooler if were me,ESPECIALLY if it has a brake.JMO

[us7race]

I'd never run one without one either. From what I understand every 20° temperature drop in your trans doubles it's life. So keep it cool. :D

[john858]

are you running a stock 176 with a 632? yes u need to run a cooler ,i alway try to run my twostep 900 to a1000 below flash of the converter

[QUICKSTANG410]

AGAIN , LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAS STATED GET A GOOD COOLER AND A DEEP PAN. I HAVE MY TRANS BRAKE SET AT 4200 RPM WITH MY 4600 STALL. I LIKE TO HAVE A SHORT RUN AT THE FLASH. AS FOR HOW LONG TO STAY ON THE T-BRAKE? I TRY TO STAGE LATE AND AS SOON AS MY 2ND BEAM IT LIT, I AM BOUNCING OFF MY CHIP. BUT I ALSO CHANGE MY FLUID EVERY TEN RUNS, NO MATTER WHAT, IT IS CHEAP INSURANCE. I HOPE THIS HELPS, GOOD LUCK

[curtisreed]

Three words. Starting line enhancer!!! If you are using a delay box. If you are on the brake 2 seconds one round and 1 second the next it will be hard to get consistency out of it I believe.

Curtis

[jmarksdragster]

Get a good cooler. Also drop your stage RPM to between 3500 and 3800. You may even pick up ET letting if flash that way.

[ARUSSELL]

One thing to be careful about is it does not matter when on the brake if there is a cooler or deep pan, when on the brake the fluid is not being pumped, hence such the high temps created. Now the cooler and the deep pan will cool the fluid quicker when making the run.

[hammertime]

I have 632BBC 1.76 Powerglide 4500 stall 8" converter and 4.88 9". What pill should i run in my 2 step for the transbrake launch for the 4500 stall converter.Can i Run a 4400???? How long can i rev the motor on this RPM limiter on the line(2-3 secs???)Before the light goes green.In other words when shoul i plant it(maybe as late as possible to save trans life).Or should i run a lower rpm pill for my launch on the 4500 converter.Any advise will be much appreciated.


Buy a starting line enhancer !! Best money you'll ever spend when being a fast car

[us7race]

One thing to be careful about is it does not matter when on the brake if there is a cooler or deep pan, when on the brake the fluid is not being pumped, hence such the high temps created. Now the cooler and the deep pan will cool the fluid quicker when making the run.

What do you mean the fluid is no being pumped?
Wouldn't it have to be to hold in gear? :?:

[olds48]

As long as the converter/flexplate is spinning,the front pump is spinning.If the motor is on,the fluid is pumping.

[ARUSSELL]

Fluid is locked in the valve body and what is in the converter stays and nothing is traveling through the cooling lines. Sorry if I made it unclear.

[Racefab57]

What's this stating line enhancer??? David.

[curtisreed]

What's this stating line enhancer??? David.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-9/1212408/PCTS-DD-SH.jpg

Curtis

[hammertime]

What's this stating line enhancer??? David.

As pictures shown about is what it is

It hooks up to your throttle pedal or up at the end of the cable on the carb. You let go of the transbrake button and it automatically brings it to full throttle when you have it set to come on is upto you. Depending on the type the pedal could go to the floor with force from it or it could just fall to the floor with no pressure.

[sc4405]

Hammertime forgot to add that it's controlled through your delay box, most have an SLE function with adjustable time for the throttle to go WOT before brake release. I have run mine at .8 and at 1 sec. before release. You light the second bulb on the mat and the box does the rest - slicker'n snot! 8) JB

[dparker]

Hey Jim, when you going to bring that new car out? Your old car just kept on winning after you sold it. All that time I thought it was you that was so good. Hummm maybe it was the car.
Not Really, it was good to see you out helping the guys this weekend.
take care,