[TRMIN8R]

So I went to the track last night with the new tranny and restalled converter. The damn trans brake still doesn't want to work when it's under load, after a burnout. Gonna try to put it on a relay and see if that does the trick. So after 2 passes of doing a burnout then trying the brake (and it not working) I said **** it and drove straight to the line without doing a burnout. Got the brake to work, left on about 10-12lbs of boost, spun pretty good and went [email protected] This is on 13lbs, pump gas. I think it has 10.1-10.2 in it with the brake working properly. After I get that sorted out, it'll be time to turn the boost back up.

I am very happy with the new tranny, it shifts FAST.

 

[goin crazy]

So I went to the track last night with the new tranny and restalled converter. The damn trans brake still doesn't want to work when it's under load, after a burnout. Gonna try to put it on a relay and see if that does the trick. So after 2 passes of doing a burnout then trying the brake (and it not working) I said **** it and drove straight to the line without doing a burnout. Got the brake to work, left on about 10-12lbs of boost, spun pretty good and went [email protected] This is on 13lbs, pump gas. I think it has 10.1-10.2 in it with the brake working properly. After I get that sorted out, it'll be time to turn the boost back up.

I am very happy with the new tranny, it shifts FAST.

Hmmm. Drive to the track, Check. Car on pump gas and low boost, Check. Runs a 10.0x on said pump gas and low boost tune, Check. Good job. Finally get to see it run like it should.

 

[Trey]

Hell ya. Good runs dude. But Erik, it didnt run a 10.0X on pump gas and low boost, it ran a 10.4 on pump and low boost. I think when he has the brake figured out it has a 10.1-10.2 figured out on pump and low boost.

 

[pullinboost]

Nice that's still haulin ass can't wait to see it with the brake fixed

 

[Teknotard]

dirty Sean...that bitch will move out on high boost!!

 

[goin crazy]

Hell ya. Good runs dude. But Erik, it didnt run a 10.0X on pump gas and low boost, it ran a 10.4 on pump and low boost. I think when he has the brake figured out it has a 10.1-10.2 figured out on pump and low boost.

I think with a good burn-out, Transbrake working properley, and 2 more psi, it should be close to a 10.0x something

 

[Taylorkdt]

whats up with the brake is the car pulling through it, creeping forward??

 

[BadNews]

Thats wierd, have you checked to see if you have 12 volts at the solenoid when the button is pushed? typically you don't need a relay on a T-brake as it's only used for about 5 to 10 seconds, I use 14 ga.wire with a 10 amp fuse and a 20 amp ATI snap button, I have no idea how much amperage a Rossler trans brake solenoid draws, but I checked the draw on my TCI t-brake and it was only 5.4amps, if you do put a relay in there, i'd put a 40 amp one in it because of the amperage spike when it's first activated, but I'm definitly no expert on this, I would be very interested to hear what Rossler say's, that's one badass tranny you have there, good luck and please post up what you find.

 

[Yahtzee]

That's too bad your brand new built ****ing tranny doesn't even work right. Hopefully the relay fixes the problem. Good times for a first outing with the new set-up though. Get the little bugs fixed and turn it up. That bitch will be seeing nines faster than an arab behind a convenience store counter...

 

[Tyrael]

What tranny did you get?

 

[spooledup]

That's too bad your brand new built ****ing tranny doesn't even work right. Hopefully the relay fixes the problem. Good times for a first outing with the new set-up though. Get the little bugs fixed and turn it up. That bitch will be seeing nines faster than an arab behind a convenience store counter...

The tranny works perfect. It an issue with the wiring to the button.

 

[slowpoke 1]

you should never need to use a relay for a transbrake, as it only draws 5amps. installing a relay only delays the reaction time off the line, as well as another "junction point of failure". If you "do" use the relay, then install diode-supplied-relay or solder a 1N4001 diode across the coil to suppress spike voltages. most 12volt relays are 30/40A type.

I am curious what type of momentary switch you are using for your transbrake? Also, are the wires soldered at the switch as well as transbrake wires or crimped/pushed on?

what gauge wire do you have installed and how far is the run? 12~14 gauge is typical.

The solenoid on my glide was loose and would not operate properly until tightened.

 

[JEWPRA]

You put the new button in yet? I wouldn't be surprised if that fixed the problem.

 

[TRMIN8R]

The button I'm using came on the hurst knob I have, but its using what looks like speaker wire. Just seems a little too small. I will hook up the button I used last year and see what happens. There is nothing wrong with the tranny, its just some kind of wiring issue.

Last year I had the brake on a relay because of the nitrous, and it never failed. I'll try the other button first though.