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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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Ladies and Gentlemen,

My limiter is at 6600. Shift points at 6000. Why is it when the tires break loose I hit the limiter??

Note.... New prof built HD tranny installed..

Thanks in advance for any imput..

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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Why is it when the tires break loose I hit the limiter??
Just guessing here - wheels spin, reduced resistance, rpm surges, hit limiter.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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If my tires break loose I'll hit the rev limiter almost instantly, thats why it's there
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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Gentsm

I understand this happenning with a 6 speed.

The reduced resistance does make sense. I was sorta thinking that had something to do with it. I was "assuming" it revved up faster than the tranny could shift.

Any other ideas out there?

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