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Old 09-12-2010, 04:45 PM
torxxx torxxx is offline
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4.11 Swap almost done, few tech questions

Before the old 3.54 trans died completely, I played around with the pressure control sol. unplugged. I love the way it shifts when it keeps full line pressure during shifts. I'm the only one who drives the car, so if I break something I dont mind fixing it. I realize the axles, u joints etc are going to receive more "shock" to them causing faster wear and breakage. Is there any other ill effects I'm going to see on the car running it with the pressure control sol. unplugged (the resistor thats along side the battery)

And if so, what resistance of resistor are you guys using the firm up the shifts? Rightfully I could buy the premade stuff, but that requires shipping, putting money on my debit card etc ( work 7 days a week turning wrenches so I dont mind making the stuff) I'm also thinking about getting the upgraded TCU and having shift points programmed for it.

Second question is for the guys running upgraded TCU's:

What RPM are you setting 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shift points at? I'm thinking 6k for 1-2, 7k for 2-3 and 5k for 3-4... Keep in mind I'm a stickshift driver, so I'm not too familiar with automatics and when they need/should shift.

Oh yeah, early 92 SVX, 176k miles. 4.11 donor came from a 96 lego

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Old 09-12-2010, 11:29 PM
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Re: 4.11 Swap almost done, few tech questions

Unless you have engine changes, like cams, no need to change TCU shift points. We run 4.111s in one of the SVX, it's really the perfect combination . Using a stock US TCU, the shift rpms in half throttle shifts are higher than with stock gears. Drive the car with 4.111s, then decide.

We have a QC 'Quick Change' installed by the TCU and a Trans Go Shift Improver kit in the valve body. We really liked the improvement the Trans Go provided, in two years time. but we loved the improvement the QC made in the 4.111, a more recent addition to this SVX.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45197

My son drives the Silver 4.111 SVX, college engineering student. After installing the QC, he giggled like a kid that found an extra cookie in his lunch box . The shifts are right there, without any harshness, even with the Trans Go mods.

Imho, when properly installed, the quick change is one of the best trans mods available. The mod should increase the life of the trans
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