Re: Driving a Mopar with a manual Valve Body..
[Re: cal_gecko]
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11/22/13 06:25 AM
11/22/13 06:25 AM
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A Griner should be a low band apply unless it's an older one. Realistically, you can start out in 2nd or even 3rd if you want, it really won't hurt anything. You can tell instantly if it's an LBA or not. Back off of it in 1st. If it has engine braking it's an LBA, if not, it isn't. Do not downshift into first while you're coasting with an LBA. Try it once and you'll find out why. As said before do not downshift to low and get on the gas if it's a non LBA. You can roll the sprag and things will go downhill from there. 904 isn't nearly as bad as a 727 about rolling the sprag, but it can still happen. 904 usually won't explode either. Yes, you can downshift 3rd to 2nd and gas it for passing, etc., LBA or not. I've driven many thousands of miles on the street with a manual valve body. No big deal once you get used to it. Almost as much fun as a clutch car.
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Re: Driving a Mopar with a manual Valve Body..
[Re: slantzilla]
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11/22/13 06:45 AM
11/22/13 06:45 AM
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Here's a reverse manual 727 non LBA question.
I've launched at the track before with my hand on the shifter and right at/after launch it goes into second. (the shift-r-gate doesn't work every time as I expected).
I pushed it back into first (still under full throttle).
Is that a problem?
Is a full throttle downshift into first a no-no with a non lba valve body?
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: Driving a Mopar with a manual Valve Body..
[Re: IcorkSOAK]
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11/22/13 10:55 AM
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Re: Driving a Mopar with a manual Valve Body..
[Re: 383man]
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11/22/13 12:44 PM
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Thanks for all the info, guys!! Yes, it's a reverse pattern, and I remember John Cope talking me into the LBA aspect of it.. I think I also got upgraded clutches, kevlar bands and koleans steels, in addition to the low 1st gear set from him ... I had no idea what any of it meant, but it sounded like it was 'necessary' to build a solid trans for the car. I also put in a 2800rpm stall converter .. so the trans is more high performance than my engine, at this point! Thanks for the explanations to my rookie questions without making me feel like an imbecile - it was a little embarrassing asking questions about how to drive an automatic transmission!!! So - Never downshift to 1st unless I'm at a dead stop is rule #1 !! If doing a burnout, start in 2nd gear is rule #2 Drive it like I stole it is rule # 3
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