Any engine braking improvements with DTT VB and TC?

[zman]

Just wondering if any of you guys with the DTT VB and TC have experienced any engine braking improvements over the lousy stock setup. Thanks!

Steve




------------------
2001 2500 SLT QC LWB 4x4, AT, 3. 54 anti-spin, tow package, camper special, snow plow prep, travel group, SRW, RKE, fog lights, bright white / agate
**********
A-pillar mounted VDO Vision EGT/transmission temp/boost guages, Mopar Performance transmission pan, EZ, Westin nerfs, Alpine tunes, silencer ring?, Reese Titan V hitch, Cody GN hitch, 20+5 14k gooseneck trailer

Great Lakes TDR

 

[csutton7]

yes--IMHO I think it's a huge improvement over the stock t/c & vb----chris

 

[Fred Swanson]

With the Smart Controller and an Exhaust Brake, you have it all. Without it, the DTT stuff does make a difference. Though, the 2nd gear lockup feature already built in and used with the Smart Controller is very handy indeed for low speed control through the hilly stuff.



------------------
Fred Swanson
Co-Owner
Canyon State Components, LLC
www.canyonstatecomponents.com

'00 QC,SB,4x4,Auto,3. 54 w/LSD,Trailer Package, Tow Package, DTT's VB & TC

 

[zman]

TTT

It appears that there is some improvement to engine braking with the DTT VB and TC. I know there are a lot more DTT owners out there that can add to this discussion. Let's hear it!

BTW, is there anyone in the central Indiana area that has the DTT VB and TC setup? I'd really like to drive a truck with this setup.

Thanks!

Steve

 

[John]

zman, yes I have experienced very obvious engine braking with my new DTT 93% TC. Before, with the OE or BD TCs, when letting off the throttle the RPMs would lower to about 1000-1100 RPM... now they stay up around 1500+ RPM. That is the trick (VERY EFFICIENT) steel stator doing its thing. #ad


I can't wait to get that Smart Controller installed so I can start using my exhaust brake again... I was real spoiled with it's additional braking abilities.

------------------
John Treibel
'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4 Sport, Glasstite Vision II, 285 BFG A/Ts on M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares & tow hooks, NW Custom s/s-rubber mud flaps and accs. , Mag-Hytec diff. cover & trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Reese Titan V hitch, SPA gauges (3), Dynamat, '00 Sport grille and headlights/PIAA Super White bulbs, PIAA Dual Sport 900 aux. lights, BD exh. brake, Amsoil Dual Remote Bypass, Optima Yellow Tops, DD3s and DD TTPM, Aeroquip AQP braided s/s fuel hoses, Banks High-Ram intake manifold and 14 cm2 turbine housing w/Big Head wastegate actuator, ATS 3-piece exh. man. , Banks 4" dia. s/s exh. sys. , DTT 93% TC, DTT custom tuned VB, BD modified trans. front pump (enhanced by DTT), Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus MANY other trick modifications

NRA Life (Patron) member

 

[K_Arts]

Yeppers... . everything that the guys have said above is the honest truth... . and just for the record. I wouldn't trade my DTT setup + smart controller (including pacbrake) for the world... nor a manual transmission. My auto setup is awesome to say the least!!!

Kev

 

[rotohead]

Might have already been discussed but can't find out if a Jacobs EBrake would work with controller. Or other ebrakes? Thanks.

------------------
'98. 5 2500 QC ISB 4x4 SLT, Auto w/Transgo shiftkit, JRE 4" exhaust w/5"Tip, DD II's w/Module&Elbow, VA box, Rancho 9000's w/in cab adjust, Mag-Hytec trans&diff covers, Jacobs E-Brake w/BD autoloc, trans temp, boost & EGT gauges, 2Low Kit, Air Horns, Catz MSX, Drawtite Front Hitch, Brite Box, Steel Horse Billet Grilles, AirBullDog hood induction system

[This message has been edited by rotohead (edited 03-27-2001). ]

 

[Fred Swanson]

The only E-brake DTT endorses is the PacBrake. The BD E-Brake is too much for an Automatic. Ask Bill K. if you're doubting, or want it straight from "The MAN".



------------------
Fred Swanson
Co-Owner
Canyon State Components, LLC
www.canyonstatecomponents.com

'00 QC,SB,4x4,Auto,3. 54 w/LSD,Trailer Package, Tow Package, DTT's VB & TC

 

[John]

Originally posted by cscpusher:
The only E-brake DTT endorses is the PacBrake. The BD E-Brake is too much for an Automatic.

That's true however, there are those of us that purchased other equipment long ago and really like it's performance. Bill recommended I reduce the idle pressure of my BD exhaust brake to prolong my TCC lining. That is the way I'm going to go. He!!, I already ditched a TorqLoc, a PressureLoc and a perfectly good TC and VB to go with the superior DTT stuff. How deeply do you want me to bleed anyway?



[This message has been edited by John (edited 03-28-2001). ]