Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Auto Trans / Pacbrake Question

[jbuckley]

I had my auto trans rebuilt a couple years back and it know has a 655sls TC with a high performance VB and shift kit made by Transgo. My question is will my auto trans handle a Pacbrake or will it be destroyed? What type of modifications would I need to make it work?



Thanks in advance for your expertise and help.



Jim

 

[BWagnaar]

I dont have an exhuast brake, but i'm pretty sure you need a torque converter controller to lock it up while the exh brake is engaged. Other wise it will just slip the torque converter really bad cause it doesn't get that much line pressure when there is no throttle input. To controller will lock it up so the disc(s) wont slip causing heat. You could try to rig a switch but you would have to remember to turn it off... pretty "Jerry-Rigged" though.