Re: R/T tranny downshift& TCC lockup

From: Vincent Heckathorn (victorylane@iwaynet.net)
Date: Tue Aug 25 1998 - 21:46:36 EDT


It isn't a dealer only adjustment, The kick down is still controlled by the TV
cable.
You adjust like you would on the earlier trany's

Colin H

DodgeBoyz3@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 8/25/98 7:06:39 AM Central Daylight Time, O26ON4@aol.com
> writes:
>
> >
> > Do all the R/T trannys hesitate ( at least a full second) before
> > downshifting
> > upon WOT ? My other cars have always instantly downshifted, most times WOT
> > on
> > them is not required, just a quick 3/4 throttle depress will cause the
> > kickdown. This really bugs me when I need to pass in a hurry, floorboard it
> > and then whistle a tune while I wait for the kickdown, if it kicks down at
> > all. Is this normal, can it be adjusted or do I have to Iearn to live with
> > it?
> > Also, can the torque converter lockup point (speed) be adjusted up, after
> > talking with the dealer, I got the impression it may adjustable. I would
> > prefer the TCC to lock at around 55 mph, which is where I have my Turbo T/A
> > set.
> > Regards,
> > Steve Waller in Houston
> Steve,
> I think this may have something to do with the 46RE tranny. My 46RH instantly
> downshifts. I did have to play with the cable adjustment to get it just
> right. The 46RE is adjustable. But as you stated in your post, it is a
> dealer adjustment, done with a computer. I don't think many dealers like to
> play with this adjustment. Anyone else got any ideas?
>
> Gene in Houston



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