I know I'm probably the only one here that is running one, but I figured I'd post this up in case it becomes more popular. I had a difficult time staging last year with the trans brake. Finally at the end of the year we got a Bump Box from Davis Technologies, and that really helped a bunch. What it does is sends a really quick pulse to let release and reapply the brake so you can build boost on the brake in pre-stage and then bump into full stage while still on the brake. Because a trans brake doesn't load the driveline, the vehicle rocks back and forth a little as the backlash in the rear and little bit of clearances in all the drivetrain components tightens up and releases. There were a couple of times I bumped into the stage beams to have it rock back out. Davis Technologies recommends you install a line lock on the rear brakes to prevent the rocking. I finally installed one tonight, and I must say, it really smoothed out the bump in. I'm looking forward to using this bump box and trans brake this year. I think it will be a lot more consistent than foot braking. I wish I had a two step. I may play around with the brake torque limiting to see what I can come up with. Anyway, I just wanted to put it out there in case anyone is looking for info in the future.
Staging with a trans brake.
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Nope, your not the only one 
. The Chevelle is running an XP5 with lockup. We are still trying to figure out tuning issues (surging at about 300' out, not dual fueler related), but after three re-stalls on the converter, it finally feels tight enough. Hoping to get the tuning figured out soon, so we can start abusing the Trans.
. The Chevelle is running an XP5 with lockup. We are still trying to figure out tuning issues (surging at about 300' out, not dual fueler related), but after three re-stalls on the converter, it finally feels tight enough. Hoping to get the tuning figured out soon, so we can start abusing the Trans.
I can't wait to see that thing in action in Denton!
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