[Shotimes] tranny question

[Steve Tatro]

Bob,

I can still get to 7k rpms easily.  You're just talking about the 1-2
shift I assume?

When does the ATX shift for you?  Are you even close to 7k?

Steve


On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 20:16:33 -0400, ROBERT SCHIRMER <1surferbum@msn.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> AJ
>  
> I have a '93 ATX, and upgraded the computer & got ted's chip, just like
> Steve, and really like the change. I am currently working on 130,000 miles,
> and still have the original ATX in it (keeping my fingers crossed)
>  
> Steve- check at what RPM your ATX shifts at, cause with Teds chip and hard
> acceleration, It won't get up to 7,000 rpm any more, and I wonder if its me
> or what???
>  
> thanks
> Bob
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Steve Tatro 
> To: Juillerat, Aaron J 
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net 
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 12:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] tranny question
> 
> Aaron,
> 
> There are many people more qualified than I am to tell you what
> specifically was changed from the H3Z ('93 ATX computer) to the D4U.
> 
> Simply, the transmission shifting was improved.  The '93 ATX is
> notorious for having a "sloppy" 1-2 shift.  The ideal shift for an ATX
> is firm, but not harsh.  Such improvements were made in the D4U
> computer.  Also, there are certain aftermarket "chip" programmers who
> take it a step further, making the shifts as healthy and predictable
> as possible (along with host of other modifications).  I chose a Ted
> Breaux LPM, and would recommend one to anybody with an ATX.  The one
> chip I would stay far, far away from would be the "Superchip".  I
> borrowed one from a list member once and was not comfortable with the
> shifting.  Sure, the 2-3 chirp was cool, but at what expense?  It was
> a real "bang" going from 1-2!
> 
> It's obvious Ford wasn't happy with the H3Z, as it was used for only
> one year.  They must've felt the D4U was better since it was not
> revised for '95.  Or maybe they were just lazy and didn't care ;^)
> 
> If I'm ever out on the east side maybe I'll see you driving around!
> 
> Steve Tatro
> Red/Black '93 wih 179k miles
> Monroe, Ohio
> 
> 
> On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:37:14 -0400, Juillerat, Aaron J
> <aaronj@autojectors.com> wrote:
> > What does the D4U1 computer gain you for the '93?  I have a '93 auto with
> > 120k on it and haven't (knock on wood) had any trouble and don't want any.
> > Also I am not to far from you Steve, I live outside Loveland, OH.
> > 
> > Later,
> > A.J.
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