Anyone using programmer with Sonnax/Tricumulator?
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Anyone using programmer with Sonnax/Tricumulator?
I've been using the Diablo programmer on my truck for awhile, with the trans setting on "Hard Shift". I recently installed the Sonnax valve and tricumulator springs, and reset the trans setting with the Diablo back to "stock shift". To be honest, I don't notice any difference from the stock valve and springs with the programmer on hard shift, versus the sonnax/tricumulator and the programmer on stock shift.. Should I set the programmer to hard shift again? Will this cause any problems, or extend the weak 4R100 trans life?
Thanks for any suggestions..
Thanks for any suggestions..
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From: Minnesota
Question for you- When I installed my Sonnax kit, it firmed up every shift except for 2nd to 3rd-did you experience the same thing? I like the firmer shifts, but that 2nd to 3rd seems the same. Just wondering if you had the same experience-
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Originally Posted by Highmark18
Question for you- When I installed my Sonnax kit, it firmed up every shift except for 2nd to 3rd-did you experience the same thing? I like the firmer shifts, but that 2nd to 3rd seems the same. Just wondering if you had the same experience-
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From: Elkhorn, WI
i wouldnt recommend the programmer on hard shift while using the sonnax. this increases line pressure too much in the trans and will cause problems. a buddy of mine had the sonnax kit since the truck was new and as soon as he changed chips to one that increased line pressure his trans went in two weeks and the truck only had 80k on it. he did tow a lot with it but i think the chip pushed it over the edge
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Originally Posted by johnny8
the one thing that is not effected too much by the sonnax kit is the torque converter lockup...
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[sadly, the shift kit is just showing you how "soft" the stock t/c really is]
That is the t/c lockup? That is sad, do these engineers really have a degree? What is the best way to fix that? Get a whole tranny I suppose.
That is the t/c lockup? That is sad, do these engineers really have a degree? What is the best way to fix that? Get a whole tranny I suppose.
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Originally Posted by Highmark18
That is the t/c lockup? That is sad, do these engineers really have a degree? What is the best way to fix that? Get a whole tranny I suppose.
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From: Coal Valley, Illinois
I have a BTS valve body. It's much better than Sonnax kit and with a DP Tuner chip the shifts and tc lockup are far superior to stock. A new tc would be the best way to go, but the valve body really helps. The BTS costs about $225 plus core, very well worth the money.
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From: Idaho
Hi fellas,
I have a question regarding the shift settings on the predator tuner. I have never switched mine from stock as I have no idea what changes if I was to switch to a different setting. Would I be increasing line pressure as I switch to firmer shift settings? My tranny seems mushy and gets hot. Will a firmer shift setting help with this? Can I hurt the tranny by firming up the shift settings? I don't have an aftermarket cooler (in the process of getting one now) or a Sonnax kit installed. Any help would be appreciated.
I have a question regarding the shift settings on the predator tuner. I have never switched mine from stock as I have no idea what changes if I was to switch to a different setting. Would I be increasing line pressure as I switch to firmer shift settings? My tranny seems mushy and gets hot. Will a firmer shift setting help with this? Can I hurt the tranny by firming up the shift settings? I don't have an aftermarket cooler (in the process of getting one now) or a Sonnax kit installed. Any help would be appreciated.