As promised here is the post on the 2nd gear lockup valve bodies.
When our valve bodies are built they all have the capability to engage 2nd gear lockup.
The valve bodies are all pre-calibrated and tested on our own ANSWERMATIC 4000 VALVE BODY CALIBRATOR. In addition to this we customize each valve body based on our customer profile.
I do not believe one valve body pressure setting applies to every Dodge ram out there. We offer a range from 70 PSI up to 90 PSI base pressure. In addition to this we also offer high pressure valve bodies with a softer shift for those who do not like the hard shifting, or are hauling livestock.
For those making over 255 HP (rear wheels), we can achieve the higher pressures by modifying the governor solenoids(1996 and later Rams).
We realize that by customizing each valve body it adds an extra 2 days to your delivery however
I feel this is the best way to ensure you get the specific application you require .
Each valve body is built with a hard anodized aluminum valve that allows full time cooler flow even in park. While I realize that this is a more expensive method than the steel valves used by Transgo and others,
I feel as do the OEM manufactures that this hard anodized aluminum method will not cause damage to your valve body over the long haul compared to the steel valve. ( Steel valve rubbing against aluminum )
It is imperative when ordering that the customer profile be as accurate as possible, as we are using this to build the valve body just for your application. While we can certainly help you choose the pressure setting, you must decide how you want the vehicle to shift.
DDT VALVE BODIES STOCK
IDLE 1800 rpm’s 3rd lockup IDLE 1800rpm’s 3rd lockup
70 PSI 90-94 PSI 50-55 PSI 64-68 PSI
80PSI 105-110 PSI
90PSI 120-125 PSI
The biggest question I am fielding is how does 2nd gear lockup work?
While for obvious reasons I cant tell you how its done in the valve body, here is how it works .
By installing a lockup(mystery) switch, when you manually downshift into 2nd you simply turn on the switch to engage lockup. The 2nd gear lockup provides you with an extra gear combination for those steep grades both up and down and helps maintain transmission temperature. For those who are not towing all the time it also helpful during heavy and slow traffic. As most of you already know transmission temperatures begin to soar when you are out of lockup.
For you hot rodders , 2nd gear lockup is NOT for you. This is not a method to lower your quarter mile times.
Now that I have answered your questions I need some input from you guys and gals.
While know this may pose a hardship on you Dodge guys , I need you to put your foot to the floor.
I need you to record and tell me what does your tach read between shifts.
1st to 2nd , 2nd to 3rd only.
I need this info as well for the next product we are presently designing for your Rams.
Vehicle Year
Model/2500/3500?
Gear Ratio?
HP( Rear Wheel)
Type of Converter
RPM change between shifts(1-2, 2-3 )
eg) 1-2 2400 after shift 2200?
1-2 3000 after shift 2800?
I do not need for you to engage lockup
Thanks in advance for you info. Please be safe as we do not pay for traffic fines ect.
Bill
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