Transbrake on 5r55s
06-23-2007, 07:49 PM
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Transbrake on 5r55s
Can the stock 5r55s tranny handle a transbrake and launching at 4000 or so RPMs? I know there's definite stress on the rearend launching high but axles and a differential are already on my list of things to upgrade. I'm wanting the ability to launch higher and the transbrake seems to be the perfect solution.
Does anyone make a transbrake for the 5r55s tranny?
My plan is, with my current mods, to get a line lock for doing burnouts, transbrake for launching, and some suspension work to handle the launches. Also on this list is the rearend upgrades I mentioned before.
A stall converter will give me higher launch RPMs but since i'm no where near finished modding, I don't want to get a stall and then have to buy another one or have the one I buy modified to accomodate the new mods (supercharger may be in my future once the warranty period is up).
Does anyone make a transbrake for the 5r55s tranny?
My plan is, with my current mods, to get a line lock for doing burnouts, transbrake for launching, and some suspension work to handle the launches. Also on this list is the rearend upgrades I mentioned before.
A stall converter will give me higher launch RPMs but since i'm no where near finished modding, I don't want to get a stall and then have to buy another one or have the one I buy modified to accomodate the new mods (supercharger may be in my future once the warranty period is up).
06-23-2007, 08:26 PM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
ORIGINAL: TheDarkPath
Can the stock 5r55s tranny handle a transbrake and launching at 4000 or so RPMs? I know there's definite stress on the rearend launching high but axles and a differential are already on my list of things to upgrade. I'm wanting the ability to launch higher and the transbrake seems to be the perfect solution.
Does anyone make a transbrake for the 5r55s tranny?
My plan is, with my current mods, to get a line lock for doing burnouts, transbrake for launching, and some suspension work to handle the launches. Also on this list is the rearend upgrades I mentioned before.
A stall converter will give me higher launch RPMs but since i'm no where near finished modding, I don't want to get a stall and then have to buy another one or have the one I buy modified to accomodate the new mods (supercharger may be in my future once the warranty period is up).
Can the stock 5r55s tranny handle a transbrake and launching at 4000 or so RPMs? I know there's definite stress on the rearend launching high but axles and a differential are already on my list of things to upgrade. I'm wanting the ability to launch higher and the transbrake seems to be the perfect solution.
Does anyone make a transbrake for the 5r55s tranny?
My plan is, with my current mods, to get a line lock for doing burnouts, transbrake for launching, and some suspension work to handle the launches. Also on this list is the rearend upgrades I mentioned before.
A stall converter will give me higher launch RPMs but since i'm no where near finished modding, I don't want to get a stall and then have to buy another one or have the one I buy modified to accomodate the new mods (supercharger may be in my future once the warranty period is up).
As I've said numerous times before, the law means nothing when it comes to voiding warranties because laws are only enforced through court. People don't take dealers to court often, and you probably won't either.
So what im saying is install whatever you want, AND the supercharger, and forget about the warranty. You're here to play, aren't you?
06-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
I'm definitely here to play but a transbrake will only void the tranny warranty...not the engine warranty which is what i'm mainly concerned with keeping. Besides, it'll take me a while to save up for a SC and install so i'm not worried about that now.
I asked if the transbrake will hurt the tranny, not if it'll void a warranty. Thanks for your concern.
I asked if the transbrake will hurt the tranny, not if it'll void a warranty. Thanks for your concern.
06-23-2007, 11:09 PM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
No one makes a trans brake for the 5R55 and I doubt if anyone ever will. For what you are talking about doing you will need to swap out the trans for a built 4R70W, C4, or C6.
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06-24-2007, 03:46 AM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
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I'm definitely here to play but a transbrake will only void the tranny warranty...not the engine warranty which is what i'm mainly concerned with keeping. Besides, it'll take me a while to save up for a SC and install so i'm not worried about that now.
I asked if the transbrake will hurt the tranny, not if it'll void a warranty. Thanks for your concern.
I'm definitely here to play but a transbrake will only void the tranny warranty...not the engine warranty which is what i'm mainly concerned with keeping. Besides, it'll take me a while to save up for a SC and install so i'm not worried about that now.
I asked if the transbrake will hurt the tranny, not if it'll void a warranty. Thanks for your concern.
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06-25-2007, 10:12 AM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
My racingtransmission is based upon the 4R70W. It has transbrake, OD, Lockout, and 4000 stall TC. It's rated at 900 hp.It's a 3 speed manual automatic. Haven't used the transbrake and it's a ways from being track ready but I can't imagine a stock tranny handling the stress for very long. There are other factors too... for every second the transbrake is depressed the transmission oil temp rises 60 degrees F. Then if your tranny survives, it'spossible your stock rearend will go bye-bye under the load, especially with all those extra horses you're planning on getting. Just my 2 cents.
06-25-2007, 11:13 AM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
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Very nice times considering your mods, did u used DR´s in the 12.9 run ?[:-]
Very nice times considering your mods, did u used DR´s in the 12.9 run ?
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06-25-2007, 11:31 AM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
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My racingtransmission is based upon the 4R70W. It has transbrake, OD, Lockout, and 4000 stall TC. It's rated at 900 hp.It's a 3 speed manual automatic. Haven't used the transbrake and it's a ways from being track ready but I can't imagine a stock tranny handling the stress for very long. There are other factors too... for every second the transbrake is depressed the transmission oil temp rises 60 degrees F. Then if your tranny survives, it'spossible your stock rearend will go bye-bye under the load, especially with all those extra horses you're planning on getting. Just my 2 cents.
My racingtransmission is based upon the 4R70W. It has transbrake, OD, Lockout, and 4000 stall TC. It's rated at 900 hp.It's a 3 speed manual automatic. Haven't used the transbrake and it's a ways from being track ready but I can't imagine a stock tranny handling the stress for very long. There are other factors too... for every second the transbrake is depressed the transmission oil temp rises 60 degrees F. Then if your tranny survives, it'spossible your stock rearend will go bye-bye under the load, especially with all those extra horses you're planning on getting. Just my 2 cents.
06-26-2007, 01:55 PM
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RE: Transbrake on 5r55s
I just got a new 5.0 magazine and the have a article about a beef-up kit for 5r55
The company is called level 10 - no transbrake but a good beef-up
web site is level10.com or levelten.com can't remember which
The company is called level 10 - no transbrake but a good beef-up
web site is level10.com or levelten.com can't remember which
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