ECT Pwr or Normal?
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ECT Pwr or Normal?
hey all you freak Lexus owners
Have been curious for some time about the ECT Power and Normal button. Is it ok to run in either selection
all the time or should I keep it on normal with everyday driving. Just a curious mind that wants to know. And
what does the power selection actually do to get a somewhat added boost to the performance, lower gears?
thanks
therriott15
Have been curious for some time about the ECT Power and Normal button. Is it ok to run in either selection
all the time or should I keep it on normal with everyday driving. Just a curious mind that wants to know. And
what does the power selection actually do to get a somewhat added boost to the performance, lower gears?
thanks
therriott15
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Re: ECT Pwr or Normal?
Originally posted by therriott15
hey all you freak Lexus owners
Have been curious for some time about the ECT Power and Normal button. Is it ok to run in either selection
all the time or should I keep it on normal with everyday driving. Just a curious mind that wants to know. And
what does the power selection actually do to get a somewhat added boost to the performance, lower gears?
thanks
therriott15
hey all you freak Lexus owners
Have been curious for some time about the ECT Power and Normal button. Is it ok to run in either selection
all the time or should I keep it on normal with everyday driving. Just a curious mind that wants to know. And
what does the power selection actually do to get a somewhat added boost to the performance, lower gears?
thanks
therriott15
Chris
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Lexus Test Driver
The ECT (electronically controlled transmission) switch controls at what rpm the tranny upshifts. On highway driving, I leave it in normal, but when I wanna stomp it, hit the power switch. If you really wanna smoke 'em, turn off the traction control if ya got it. In power mode the tranny will let you wind it out a bit more. I have only noticed a minor improvement in acceleration.
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"Power" leaves the gear in high revs longer than in the "normal" mode. This is theoretically a good thing as sports cars are tuned for high rpms. However, our power and torque curve suffer near the top of the high end and the result is the car revs high but is now no longer producing enough power and is better off starting the next gear. I do not use the "power" function.
This is in specific reference to the 92-97 SCs. The 98+ may have a better high end curve.
This is in specific reference to the 92-97 SCs. The 98+ may have a better high end curve.
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