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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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2nd to 3rd shift on built trans

Ok I am still kind of annoyed by this persistent problem that i've not really seen or heard of any fixes for. Maybe some of you have by now?

Anyway as you all know, under very light throttle, such as when stuck in moderate traffic, the 2nd to 3rd gear shift takes longer (more rpm's) than all the other shifts. It is progressively worse when you have your torque management set on anything other than stock settings, but even on stock, its a little annoying at times.

I have a georend trans, and he sent the shift enhanser a while back which really didnt have much of an effect at all. Recently I am pretty sure i saw a post that said he was close to having this issue sorted out?

I know I could give him a call, but i dont want to bother the guy with this just yet. he's busy. but have any of you guys heard of any fix? I'd really like to put my TM back on Moderate, I like the throttle a little more sensitive that way.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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And, on a related note, does the shift enhanser just modify the throttle position signal? or whats it doing exactly, anyone know?

Even on the Tow and Race settings, the light throttle issue is still there. those settings do nothing but raise all the shift points 200 revs or so
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Mine has done that since new, but I just got used to it. Either give it a little more throttle, or let off when you want it to shift. Granted, it's a little annoying, but it works.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sixpack73
Ok I am still kind of annoyed by this persistent problem that i've not really seen or heard of any fixes for. Maybe some of you have by now?

Anyway as you all know, under very light throttle, such as when stuck in moderate traffic, the 2nd to 3rd gear shift takes longer (more rpm's) than all the other shifts. It is progressively worse when you have your torque management set on anything other than stock settings, but even on stock, its a little annoying at times.

I have a georend trans, and he sent the shift enhanser a while back which really didnt have much of an effect at all. Recently I am pretty sure i saw a post that said he was close to having this issue sorted out?

I know I could give him a call, but i dont want to bother the guy with this just yet. he's busy. but have any of you guys heard of any fix? I'd really like to put my TM back on Moderate, I like the throttle a little more sensitive that way.
It's either this, or move the shifts closer and deal with the infamous 2-3 hunt which seems to plague all the other tranny builders.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Mine doesn't do either.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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I have a built tranny by Tim Holt from the Dallas area.......no such problems.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by annabelle
I have a built tranny by Tim Holt from the Dallas area.......no such problems.
Think you have a throttle cable, if i'm right, it's not applicable.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bigwheels94
Mine has done that since new, but I just got used to it. Either give it a little more throttle, or let off when you want it to shift. Granted, it's a little annoying, but it works.

Bingo....exact here....prefer not to have it, but have learned to deal with it.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by omaharam
Mine doesn't do either.
Lucky *****....seems line there's no method to the madness....i've seen all makes / mfg's have issues....but no concrete solution....
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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I had issues with an HTS VB in my truck. The Goerend has been perfect.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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when did you have yours installed? mine was done in spring 07 i think...maybe he figured out the issue if yours was done recently
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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i have an HTS tranny and it does that to.im pretty sure it has something to do with line pressure.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Lucky *****....seems line there's no method to the madness....i've seen all makes / mfg's have issues....but no concrete solution....
I had issues initially and so did my dad in his 06 but John has pretty much figured out how to eliminate the issues and both of ours work fine now.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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when did you have yours installed? mine was done in spring 07 i think...maybe he figured out the issue if yours was done recently
I installed mine 3 weeks ago. It's pretty much brand new. I didn't think a built tranny could shift so nice.

Omaha, does your truck have the TV motor or cable.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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I installed mine 3 weeks ago. It's pretty much brand new. I didn't think a built tranny could shift so nice.

Omaha, does your truck have the TV motor or cable.
cable. and dad's 06 of course has the motor, so John has figured both out.
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