Is it possible to have your expert tuning written in a sweet how to do
on the weekend guide??? BTW, not to flame you here, how in the world do
you know to tinker with the D-C tranny like this??? Oh and where did
the springs go??? You said you removed them to adjust the kick down
piston. I assume you re-installed them??? Do you know of a Dakota
service manual that would help a fellow out in this slight mod and
tuning technique??? I read one of your first emails discussing your
mod. I also spotted the disclaimer, this mod will void warranty. What
else will adjusting the shifting do to the truck??? Will you experience
excessive wear and tear, maybe blow something, crack something, throw
something, or just all around kill the shifter??? Thanks.
Jason
2/10/99 8:43 AM
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric [SMTP:erich@dhc.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 8:49 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Shift-kit etc.
Well, I'm done playing with my tranny with out spending any
money extra except fluid and filter. Here are the result after pulling
the pan 4 times to adjust the line pressure the way I wanted it. I
adjusted line pressure to stock spec. and then by turning adjuster screw
2 full turn counter clockwise I raised the pressure. I also removed the
springs for kickdown piston, and adjusted both bands a little tighter.
The results are: my stock 99 R/T CC is shifting so much harder compare
to stock tranny, when it's raining @ WOT from first to second gear I
will put the truck sideways when it shifts. Adjusting the rpm shift
points, you can do by adjusting kickdown cable at TB, you also make the
tranny respond quicker by doing that. All the mods I done so far with
the tranny is easier than installing a shift kit. I do have a extra
valve body than a friend of my have modify, I will install that this
Saturday and if it works the way I want to, meaning squealing tires when
shifting to second gear. You will be able to buy that modification for
about $50-$75. We are trying to get some kind of exchange deal on the
valve bodies.
Swede/
99 R/T Dakota CC
Black & Loaded
Mail: dakota_rt99@hotmail.com <mailto:dakota_rt99@hotmail.com>
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