Drop Resistor Mod.

Sorry for bringing this back from the dead, but I was going to wire a switch to my dash and was searching for answers when I came across this post. Has anyone else killed their tranny from this? Should I be worried? Should you only open or close the switch at a certain time? Like when the car is off? And one more question, I have 16 guage copper wire. Will that work, and is it safe? Just being cautious b/c of that post. Thanks.


That came from this thread: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=255799


http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=255799

 

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Anybody????

 

Don't cross-post. I posted my opinion/reply in the 1/4 mile forum...

 

no problems i've heard of. it should be good for your tranny, but causes a lot of stress on other parts, such as engine mounts. but for the tranny, its good for it

 

what is the difference between the drop resistor mod and the VB mod? and which is better?

 

Both VB mod and Drop Resistor mod increase line pressure in two different ways. But with the VB, you have a choice in stages on how hard you want it to shift. Each different stage cost you money to increase the line pressure. Also VB mod's cost $$$ while the drop resistor is free.

 

Didn't nissan say this mod is worthless because at WOT the tranny is a full pressure and shifts this fast. By doing the drop resistor mod all you're doing is making yourself have hard 1st and 2nd shift at normal driving.