Gentlemen and Trans Gurus, Has anyone done any work in the area of torque reduction during the shifting on a 200?
I understand that the shifting is not done electrically and therefore the timing would be difficult to sync precisely but it really seems like a worthwhile project for those wanting more performance / safer performance on the street or strip without subjecting the trans to the extreme shock loading that occurs with these heavy cars and high torque engines.
Even with a built trans to handle it all it seems that shift torque reduction would be beneficial for maintaining traction on the street or marginal tracks and / or allowing lower line pressure in the trans.
A few initial thoughts and guesstimates:
Shifting torque spikes must be several times higher than peak engine torque.
Ignition retard alone might not be enough.
Boost Reduction might have to be done past the compressor to respond fast enough.
A more advance ECU might be required but would still only be half of the solution due to the sync problem. ??
I did a search but nothing really turned up.
Would love to hear your thoughts or be pointed in the right direction.
Thanks to all !
I understand that the shifting is not done electrically and therefore the timing would be difficult to sync precisely but it really seems like a worthwhile project for those wanting more performance / safer performance on the street or strip without subjecting the trans to the extreme shock loading that occurs with these heavy cars and high torque engines.
Even with a built trans to handle it all it seems that shift torque reduction would be beneficial for maintaining traction on the street or marginal tracks and / or allowing lower line pressure in the trans.
A few initial thoughts and guesstimates:
Shifting torque spikes must be several times higher than peak engine torque.
Ignition retard alone might not be enough.
Boost Reduction might have to be done past the compressor to respond fast enough.
A more advance ECU might be required but would still only be half of the solution due to the sync problem. ??
I did a search but nothing really turned up.
Would love to hear your thoughts or be pointed in the right direction.
Thanks to all !