RPM shift point

[Turboaddict]

ok I did the T.v cable set procedure where i press the D tab and pull the cable housing all the way back. Then go WOT with the throttle cable linkage at the TB. Shifts got firmer, which I like.
Went out for a test drive and at normal driving the car likes to get out of first at 18 mph at 2250 rpms. Is this good/normal or too high of a shift point? this is not at WOT, just normal driving.

 

[WE4]

Fine...
The higher tv you can run and be comfortable is the point at which is ideal.

Not enough or Too low could be a problem....

Bruce
WE4
www.PTSnctb.com

 

[Turboaddict]

Thanks for the reply Bruce

 

[77 cruiser]

If I may add

As long as you`re still getting full WOT & not bending brackets or linkage.

Jim

 

[Turboaddict]

When you go WOT to ratchet the cable, will it make a difference if you do it at the TB or gas pedal?

 

[WE4]

It can cause it can click too far. If you have two people that is the way to do it. (gas pedal)
If not do it at tb .

Bruce
WE4
www.PTSnctb.com

 

[Turboaddict]

ok since I was alone, I did it at the TB. I just held the cable housing towards the firewall and rotated the TB to WOT. I've yet to go for a test drive. I'll post back and let you know how the shifting went.

 

[WE4]

Cool cool....

Bruce
WE4
www.PTSnctb.com

 

[Turboaddict]

K went for a test drive. Normal driving no WOT. 1st to 2nd shift happened at around 17-18 mph and at 2350 rpm. Should I move the cable housing forward just a tiny bit?

 

[Turboaddict]

What about you guys? What mph and rpm's does your car like to shift at during NORMAL driving(not WOT)?

 

[Turboaddict]

TTT

 

[Turboaddict]

went out for another test drive and at half throttle, the car shifts pretty hard but not really hard. Just that i dont feel comfortable when it shifts that hard. should I just move the cable forward a little?

 

[77 cruiser]

Does it bark the tires when it shifts? !/2 throttle, good firm shift probably would. If you got max tv at WOT should be good.

Jim

 

[Turboaddict]

well it does bark them at WOT but not at 1/2 throttle. Just a good firm shift, sort of head snapping but definitely not a soft shift. WHen i had the cable housing pulled back all the way, then test drove it the car would feel like hanging at the top of say 1st gear unless i let go of the gas a little, then thats when it would shift. Think I'll move the cable forward a couple of clicks.

 

[DorianL]

Tried E-mailing you on this, but it bounced.

Originally posted by Turboaddict
well it does bark them at WOT but not at 1/2 throttle. Just a good firm shift, sort of head snapping but definitely not a soft shift. WHen i had the cable housing pulled back all the way, then test drove it the car would feel like hanging at the top of say 1st gear unless i let go of the gas a little, then thats when it would shift. Think I'll move the cable forward a couple of clicks.

I'm experiencing about the same thing. A high-ish part-throttle 1-2 shift point.

How did the 1 or 2 clicks work out for you ?

MTIA,

D