Author Topic: A tip for the automatic guys  (Read 715 times)

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Rob the plumber

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A tip for the automatic guys
« on: November 10, 2007, 01:14:01 PM »
I have a 1995 YJ with a 2.5L and an automatic. I am running 35" tires and stock 3.73 gears. Acceleration is pretty pathetic as you could imagine. Around town it is fine, but keeping up with freeway traffic can be a chore. I hooked my torque converter clutch up to a dash monted toggle switch. The TCC clutch is also controlled by the brake light switch. I found a black ground wire in the pigtail going to the brake light switch that disengages the clutch when the brakes are applied. Now when I am driving at higher speeds I can shut off the TCC and get more power out of the Jeep.
I don't think it hurts mileage much because I use much less throttle to maintain speed.

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Re: A tip for the automatic guys
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2007, 02:11:09 PM »
That is a pretty good tip. Even with 29's I find my TJ bogging down when the converter locks.
02 2.5.L automatic: 4.0L t.b., 4.0l air intake, K&N filter, Scream'n Demon coil, 8.5mm MSD Super Conductor plug wires, Stage 1 Jet Chip, 29" BFG all terrain KO's. Taurus E-fan, Hummer front bumper, Skyjacker high capacity trans pan, 48" hi-lift, Rubi susp w. 3/4" BB.

lanulos89

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Re: A tip for the automatic guys
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2007, 05:19:36 PM »
got  a write up or a how to???

Rob the plumber

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Re: A tip for the automatic guys
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2007, 05:27:08 AM »
I'll try to snap a picture of the harness later today.