Gearing question with Supra 3.76 LSD
#1
Gearing question with Supra 3.76 LSD
I have had this LSD for about 2-3 years now...and I love it!
On to my question...so I know that my automatic tranny now shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear at around 58mph whereas before with the stock open diff shifted at around 62mph.
Now, does the tranny determine it's shift points off of the speedometer? If so, can I change the overall DIAMETER of my wheels/tires so that it throws my speedometer off by 2-3mph therefore allowing my car to shift into 3rd at or just after 60mph? I am going to start using my GTech meter again and would love to try and get through 60mph just on one shift (1st-2nd) with this 3.76 LSD. How else can I achieve this? This is the ONLY thing that I hate about these gears.
It can show that my car hits 58mph in 4.9 seconds and then 5.5 to 60mph because of the required shift. If I could JUST "streach" this shift point to 60mph or so...I could get in around 5.1-5.2 0-60 times; which is very respectible for a full trim 2nd generation NON-FI Lexus GS.
Any suggestions?
On to my question...so I know that my automatic tranny now shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear at around 58mph whereas before with the stock open diff shifted at around 62mph.
Now, does the tranny determine it's shift points off of the speedometer? If so, can I change the overall DIAMETER of my wheels/tires so that it throws my speedometer off by 2-3mph therefore allowing my car to shift into 3rd at or just after 60mph? I am going to start using my GTech meter again and would love to try and get through 60mph just on one shift (1st-2nd) with this 3.76 LSD. How else can I achieve this? This is the ONLY thing that I hate about these gears.
It can show that my car hits 58mph in 4.9 seconds and then 5.5 to 60mph because of the required shift. If I could JUST "streach" this shift point to 60mph or so...I could get in around 5.1-5.2 0-60 times; which is very respectible for a full trim 2nd generation NON-FI Lexus GS.
Any suggestions?
#3
The only thing I can think of is a VB upgrade for faster shifts but I feel it make shifting too harsh for the non-aggressive driving.
Basically, if I can hook well, my car would feel like the low-end grunt 0-60 of a stock IS350 but weighing 300lbs more but I'm modded and it goes back and fourth from there...
#4
I have had this LSD for about 2-3 years now...and I love it!
On to my question...so I know that my automatic tranny now shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear at around 58mph whereas before with the stock open diff shifted at around 62mph.
Now, does the tranny determine it's shift points off of the speedometer? If so, can I change the overall DIAMETER of my wheels/tires so that it throws my speedometer off by 2-3mph therefore allowing my car to shift into 3rd at or just after 60mph? I am going to start using my GTech meter again and would love to try and get through 60mph just on one shift (1st-2nd) with this 3.76 LSD. How else can I achieve this? This is the ONLY thing that I hate about these gears.
It can show that my car hits 58mph in 4.9 seconds and then 5.5 to 60mph because of the required shift. If I could JUST "streach" this shift point to 60mph or so...I could get in around 5.1-5.2 0-60 times; which is very respectible for a full trim 2nd generation NON-FI Lexus GS.
Any suggestions?
On to my question...so I know that my automatic tranny now shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear at around 58mph whereas before with the stock open diff shifted at around 62mph.
Now, does the tranny determine it's shift points off of the speedometer? If so, can I change the overall DIAMETER of my wheels/tires so that it throws my speedometer off by 2-3mph therefore allowing my car to shift into 3rd at or just after 60mph? I am going to start using my GTech meter again and would love to try and get through 60mph just on one shift (1st-2nd) with this 3.76 LSD. How else can I achieve this? This is the ONLY thing that I hate about these gears.
It can show that my car hits 58mph in 4.9 seconds and then 5.5 to 60mph because of the required shift. If I could JUST "streach" this shift point to 60mph or so...I could get in around 5.1-5.2 0-60 times; which is very respectible for a full trim 2nd generation NON-FI Lexus GS.
Any suggestions?
#7
I think you are right about the different rear tires allowing me to shift JUST at 60mph. PM me, I'd like to know where you are located. Thanks!
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#8
Run a standalone and raise the redline...problem solved. Well at least that's how I solved it on all my cars lol
I think you're bumping the rev limiter already. Try to leave the transmission in 2nd and just hold the throttle till it bounces the limiter and see how many mph you're going. If it's 58mph off the rev limiter then you need to raise the redline.
I think you're bumping the rev limiter already. Try to leave the transmission in 2nd and just hold the throttle till it bounces the limiter and see how many mph you're going. If it's 58mph off the rev limiter then you need to raise the redline.
#9
Run a standalone and raise the redline...problem solved. Well at least that's how I solved it on all my cars lol
I think you're bumping the rev limiter already. Try to leave the transmission in 2nd and just hold the throttle till it bounces the limiter and see how many mph you're going. If it's 58mph off the rev limiter then you need to raise the redline.
I think you're bumping the rev limiter already. Try to leave the transmission in 2nd and just hold the throttle till it bounces the limiter and see how many mph you're going. If it's 58mph off the rev limiter then you need to raise the redline.
#10
Question. By raising the redline how much can you raise it without needing to change engine internals and all? Theoretically, I probably would only need a 200-300rpm increase in redline limit.
#11
Run a standalone and raise the redline...problem solved. Well at least that's how I solved it on all my cars lol
I think you're bumping the rev limiter already. Try to leave the transmission in 2nd and just hold the throttle till it bounces the limiter and see how many mph you're going. If it's 58mph off the rev limiter then you need to raise the redline.
I think you're bumping the rev limiter already. Try to leave the transmission in 2nd and just hold the throttle till it bounces the limiter and see how many mph you're going. If it's 58mph off the rev limiter then you need to raise the redline.
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#13
Honestly the main problem is boosting and relying on the stock ECU/piggyback. It just doesn't bode well nor is it consistent. Usually it only works if you're trying to shoot for a modest power increase, if you are increasing power by a bigger margin then the stock/piggy is not sufficient. Running a standalone will make a world of difference
#15
I want to run 275/35/19's for a different reason.....LOL. I want my rear wheels to fill the wells a bit more in the back. Im running Tanabe NF210's. Right now Im running 275/30/19 which is the closest plus size for 19's. I would love to get a higher Final Drive Diff along with the bigger 19 inch tires. Just waiting for my rear tires to wear out.