Line lock or Trans brake?

[GNRick]

Which is better? How hard are they to install, and which one gives a better bang for the buck? Thanks!

 

[Scott231]

You are comparing Apples to Oranges. Line Locks as starting devices on a high performance TR are a misconception.

You use a line lock to hold the front tires still, and let the rear tires spin freely, during a burnout. You use a transbrake to hold the car still and to unload the chassis prior to launch. Most serious racers have both.

 

[GNRick]

Where is the best place to buy them? Are they difficult to install? I'm kind of new to the racing scene. Thanks Scott.

 

[denn454]

for a linelock, try summit or somewhere like that. you have to splice your brake line, then bleed the brakes. electracally its very easy. ~$60

for a trans brake i think you need a new valve body, but i coudl be wrong i've never really looked into getting one.

 

[Scott231]

Yes, line locks are commonly available from ANY speed shop.

Transbrakes for the 200-4R are now plentiful when you deal with TR-specific vendors. The cheapest and easiest-to-install option is the Stage-Right trannybrake ($120). However this is like revving the motor and doing a granny-drop. There are also a few electrically controlled units available from PTS, Extreme Automatics and CDK Performance...(not sure if I have the last name correct.) They are a few hundred dollars more, require professional installation and often require a deep tranny pan (more money).

 

[GNRick]

Thanks for the replies. Mark Bowler will be putting in a Vigilante torque converter in about a week. I'll see what he knows about them.

 

[v6turbojunkie]

Can a transbrake be used if the car isn't being shifted manually?
In other words, can I put the car in drive and expect the brake to work?