Exhaust Brake

[jhpfennig]

Has anyone had a (good or bad) experience installing a Pacbrake PRXB on their 2005 TD with a 48RE ? I'm told I need a ECM bypass & a ATS Co-pilot to make TC lockup happen. Who offers the best price ? . Any reliability problems so far ? I can be reached via e-mail at -- email address removed --. Would appreciate your help.

 

[FLynes]

My understanding is that Pac Brake offers the TC lockup module... is that right?

 

[jhpfennig]

That is correct. Pacbrake uses the ATS Co-Pilot torque converter lockup device.

 

[FLynes]

Give Randolph Dodge a call. Their address is 1310 E. Main St. , Eastland, TX. 76448. Their number is 254-629-8986. They are a 5-Star Dealership. When the family and I were coming home from AZ, we were in need of an oil change. It was a Saturday when we got to Randolph Dodge. They took us right away, changed the oil and got us back on the road in under 30 min. I had a chance to talk to the Service Manager there, and he told me that they have installed a bunch of the Pac Brakes in the 05 Autos with no problems reported. Hope that helps.

 

[jhpfennig]

My understanding is that Pac Brake offers the TC lockup module... is that right?

Thats correct. They sell a ATS Co-pilot that enables torque converter lockup. Contact Trevor @ Pacbrake 1-800-663-0096 for a complete explaination. I'm installing a Pacbrake PRXB exhaust brake along with the ATS co-pilot on my 2005 3500 4x4 TD with 48re transmission. Sounds like the way to go when towing in the mountains. Good luck.

 

[jhpfennig]

Give Randolph Dodge a call. Their address is 1310 E. Main St. , Eastland, TX. 76448. Their number is 254-629-8986. They are a 5-Star Dealership. When the family and I were coming home from AZ, we were in need of an oil change. It was a Saturday when we got to Randolph Dodge. They took us right away, changed the oil and got us back on the road in under 30 min. I had a chance to talk to the Service Manager there, and he told me that they have installed a bunch of the Pac Brakes in the 05 Autos with no problems reported. Hope that helps.

Tal;ked to Randolph Dodge today & said they were no longer installing the Pacbrake due to difficulty obtaining units. Thanks for responding to my post.