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    spark retard vs torque reduction question

    Curious question. I'm pretty sure my weird shift feel is due to the spark retard vs. torque reduction table. During shifts, I can feel and hear the RPM drop, and it sounds exactly like you see the spark curve(in the attached log). You can see the spark curve in the VCM scanner during shifts looks like an upside-down staple where it starts at 30ish degree timing then drops 15-20 degrees then rises again. Hopefully, I described that well enough for the reader to visualize it. I'm driving a 2003 tahoe. It is my daily driver and other than this minor thing the shifts feel firm and fine. The trans is 4l60e, transgo HD2 shift kit, and an FTI 2800 stall. The engine is 5.3 with some modifications. I believe the info is in my signature.

    Should I leave this table alone or modify it? The question is coming from my concern about longevity rather than performance.

    You can see the spark reduction I'm talking about at around 10 minutes of driving and up.

    24-02-04 20-58-15.hpl
    tune 70 trans back to stock.hpt
    Last edited by Nestorxg; 02-04-2024 at 09:53 PM.
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    TSP 212/212 112 LSA CAM, beehive springs, 799 heads
    TBSS intake and throttle body
    4l60e with shift kit and 2800 FTI stall, corvette servo

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    Anyone?
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    TSP 212/212 112 LSA CAM, beehive springs, 799 heads
    TBSS intake and throttle body
    4l60e with shift kit and 2800 FTI stall, corvette servo

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    Completely normal.

    Base setting that is predominantly safe is the factory setting then take off 30%.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hjtrbo View Post
    Completely normal.

    Base setting that is predominantly safe is the factory setting then take off 30%.
    Thank you!
    Daily driven
    Chevy Tahoe 5.3 bored to 5.7 3.898, flat top pistons
    TSP 212/212 112 LSA CAM, beehive springs, 799 heads
    TBSS intake and throttle body
    4l60e with shift kit and 2800 FTI stall, corvette servo