On the top of the photo is of our pre pcm, resistor mod. The bottom one is the Transgo, with the alligator clips, to save on soldering during testing.

 

 

The testing is done. We set up my truck stock to get the base numbers. Everything was well within the required stock numbers. We then tested Superchips in the 87 tune, tow/haul tune and the performance tune. Superchips does NOTHING to increase line pressure as thought. However, I don't have a clue what it does to aid with TM. We then tested the Transgo resistor mod. It raised line pressure 15psi, straight accross the board, over stock and Superchips.

After seeing these results, does anyone think there would be any harm in running the resistor along with the Superchips in a 2004 Ram?

 

This is your 9th transmission? So preparations A-H were complete failures and you finally settled on 'Preparation I' ... I believe Mr Evil would be dissapointed to find that Preparation H really didn't work.

Sorry, little Austin Powers moment...

Anyway, great work and I can't wait till you get everything working 100% so we call all start placing orders!

 

I can't see any harm in running the SC and the transgo resistor. We've also developed a resistor package that raises it even more, but you need to run SC to lower what we have right now. Were working on a resistor that will be good for guys without the SC programer.

 

Great info, many thanks Jerry and Denny.

 

Not to change the topic, but since we can't race right now, we decided to show the truck off at the World of Wheels.

 

Nice

 

defenitely a show worthy truck. You guys do good work!

 

 

...wow, talk about timing... I just did my shift kit this week and didn't use the resistor per Transgo's instructions... so glad I accidently happenned onto this thread... thanks SH..I've watched your buildup from awhile back, totally impressive...

 

..just finished test drivin after the resistor install...now thats the way it should feel..

 

We're also working on a valve body mod as well. BTW, the truck earned best in class, but I'd rather be running down the 1320.

 

I just went back to Feb 9th,06. WOW! We've come far pilgram. lol

 

We have several transmissions going out for testing in a variety of trucks. All with built motors except one. From Nitrous, turbos and superchargers. So we will get good feed back as to how they handle the abuse.

 

More upgrades and mod's! I just recieved my aluminum intake spacers for the MP1 intake from TR Waters. By legthening the runners, I'll be able to make more low end torque from the single plane manifold. I'll be sending the manifold and spacers off to Knowlton's for the R&D next week. I will also be installing a Franks Racing Inc. camshaft. Spec's on the cam are 525/532 216/220 @ .050" with a 114 LSA. The intercooler is coming off as well as a new exhaust system.

 

I also recieved the rocker shaft collars. Here is a pic of the spacers and collars.

 

 

Those look sweet! Very nice job.

 

We're working on a phenolic spacer for the 6.1 intakes as well. Those should help in keeping the IAT temps down with the aluminum intake.

 

...that stuff is good electrical insulator too!

I worked for an industrial machine company that built spot weld machines for contract jobs. insulated a lot of parts with phenolics/micarda

real nice to machine as well!!

 

The install of the FRI Hell Fire cam should start sometime next week. I'll then have the time to bench test the spacers. I'm starting to get excited again. There's alot of modding to be done in the next cople weeks.

 

Did you end up switching to the Hellfire or did you mean the Sidewinder?

 

The Hell Fire was always the cam I wanted, I just got the names backwards. FRI sent me the Side Winder first, but after reading the cam card, I knew I made a mistake. FRI gladly sent me the Hell Fire in exchange for the Side Winder.

 

Cant wait to hear the results!