How to fix downshift...
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From: Corning NY
Car: 86' IROC
Engine: 388
Transmission: Built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 non-posi
How to fix downshift...
I got my 700r4 in and working well. So here is my problem:
When I'm in OD and mash the throttle the car shifts down to 3 which is great. But I figured when driving 65 (give or take) and I floor it to WOT it would shift down to 2.
I have adjusted the TV cable 4 times with same result. Also the tranny shifts into 2, 3, and 4 right around 2k rpms under light acceleration.
Thanks,
Chas
When I'm in OD and mash the throttle the car shifts down to 3 which is great. But I figured when driving 65 (give or take) and I floor it to WOT it would shift down to 2.
I have adjusted the TV cable 4 times with same result. Also the tranny shifts into 2, 3, and 4 right around 2k rpms under light acceleration.
Thanks,
Chas
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From: Cary, North Carolina
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: How to fix downshift...
At 65mph, I don't think tranny would shift that low. It will kick out of TC lockup, and kickdown to 3rd, but at 65 it's not going down to 2nd - too many rpms (keep in mind these cars stock were redlined at what, 5800 or 6000?).
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From: East Tennessee
Car: 1992 Z28 Heritage Edition
Engine: L98
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23:1
Re: How to fix downshift...
You've just come upon why I _hate_ automatics. Its never in the right gear. I love the feeling of going from 5th to 3rd (and then punching it) on the highway with a manual car.
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