engine/exhaust brake

[wesee]

Am needing to purchase an engine or exhaust brake to relieve my stress level when pulling our new 5th wheel. Concerned about auto. transmission damage. Does anyone have a feel for what's best? Thanks in advance!!

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[Bob Wagner]

Call Bill K 1-800-922-7782

Bill is the auto transmission guru and you will get
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www.dieseltrans.com

[This message has been edited by Bob Wagner (edited 04-30-2001). ]

 

[Guest00]

What Bob said !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Dak - BD Power]

Welcome to the forum, lots of good info here.

Do a search on engine brakes and you'll find more info than you can shake a stick at, everyone has their own favorites so check them all and YOU decide which is best for your application and driving habits.

BD Engine Brake is a major competitor in the engine and diesel performance field so check out their website www.bd-power.com or call 1-800-887-5030 for info.


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Real BOMBers never get speeding tickets. . just a lot of warnings!

 

[K_Arts]

Like the guys above said. Don't waste your time... Call Bill Kondolay. He installed his smart controller and a Pacbrake onto my truck (which is an auto). Bill really knows how these trannys are put together and how much added stress they can handle.

DO NOT purchase any type of mystery switch to lockup your TC so that you can use an e-brake on your Auto!!!!

Kev

 

[Bill Kondolay]

wesee,

While you are doing your search as suggested on the engine brake,might i also very strongly suggest you take the time to do a search on a BD product called the torque loc.

As TD Canuk is a BD employee who i am sure forgot to attach his affiliation, i suggest you really read all the information on their brake control systems carefully.

Whenever a devices main function is to force the tc clutch to lockup under load, its a safe bet you are going to destroy your transmission and tc.

The pressure loc contrary to the advertising propoganda will not protect your tc clutch.

Things to watch out for in an exhaust brake when dealing with an automatic is that if the exhaust brake has too much back pressure at the lower rpms,the higher back pressure will cause clutch failure at a faster rate.

The torque converter clutch lining relies on centrifgual force for a firmer apply. The lower the rpm the less centrifgual force within the tc. What this means is that you are more likely to slip your clutch at low rpms than higher rpms.

Bill Kondolay
Diesel Transmission Technology

 

[Archive]

BillK... careful how you point out someone's affiliation... there are those that may start calling you TDR Police and accuse you of starting to post under assumed names... even though it is clearly in the rules!
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[BRoth]

Wesee

I noticed that you have been introduced to some of the active participates on the chat line.

The group has formed into little groups almost like political parties. But rest assured which ever party or product you choose the product and service will receive care and attention.


Though there are strong opinions expressed their are many good products designed for the varied applications that the Ram can be used for.

When you examine each product there are certain parameters of operation and design that are important to you and how you are going to use your truck

BD has designed many good products for your application. I would at least recomend you review the AutoLoc and the PressureLoc and of course the exhaust brake. Depending on the amount you want to invest in your truck you can go right into a valve body or even a complete exchange transmission with one of the new X convertors from BD.


Brian@bd-power