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Russell · 04-16-2005, 01:33 AM

Good writeup!

One thing I would add -- DO install that vac kill switch! I installed a defective transducer onto my truck once, when I hit the cruise button, it resulted in the actuator getting full engine vac, effectively flooring my truck. Nothing like cruising along nicely at 60 mph, then having your truck drop into passing gear at full WOT all of a sudden! All it took to disable the system was a tap of the brake pedal, it would suck if the electric switch hadn't worked!

04-16-2005, 01:33 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Good writeup! One thing I would add -- DO install that vac kill switch! I installed a defective transducer onto my truck once, when I hit the cruise button, it resulted in the actuator getting full engine vac, effectively flooring my truck. Nothing like cruising along nicely at 60 mph, then having your truck drop into passing gear at full WOT all of a sudden! All it took to disable the system was a tap of the brake pedal, it would suck if the electric switch hadn't worked! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)