Stage 1 question

[stranger]

I just ordered a stage 1 for my GT, I have seen here that you have to do a "quick learn" on the tranny. I was wondering if someone could explain what this is. I know I could do a search but I have little time on the internet here in Iraq. I will see my stage 1 till I get back to the states so I don't know it the instructions will include this info. Thank you in advance for any help you can give. By the way it will be going on a 03 GT with autostick.

[wait4me6920]

The instructions will come with the kit, assuming it's a new item, but here's a link that contains the full set of instructions. You'll find the quick-learn procedures toward the end of the pdf.

http://www.mopar.com/pdf/7256_PTInstructionSheets.pdf

Here's the extract -


MOPAR STAGE 1 TRANSMISSION QUICK
LEARN PROCEDURE
NOTE: With your new Mopar PT Turbo Stage 1 Upgrade
kit, you also receive new transmission calibrations
(automatic transmission only). After installing your
Mopar PT Turbo Stage 1 Upgrade Kit, you must perform
the following transmission quick learn procedure in
order to establish a baseline for shift quality. FAILURE
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING QUICK LEARN
PROCEDURE CAN RESULT IN POOR SHIFT QUALITY
AND POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. YOUR
CAR CAN BE DRIVEN PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, HOWEVER, NO WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE (WOT) UPSHIFTS SHOULD BE DONE
UNTIL THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PERFORMED.
Once you have performed the following procedure
and established a baseline, shift quality will continue
to improve as the transmission control module
continues to “learn” your particular driving style.
• Allow the transmission fluid to reach normal operating
temperature. To do so, apply the parking brake and let
the engine idle in neutral until the engine cooling fan
has cycled (turned on and off) one complete time.
• Perform 15 launches from 0 to 50 mph at 25% to 50%
throttle and brake lightly to a complete stop following
each launch. This will address the 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts,
as well as the 2-1 coastdowns as you brake to a stop.
• Next, drive at 40 mph and tip into the throttle 50% to
100% until you achieve a 4-3 or 4-2 kickdown. Perform
this 10 times.
• After these first 25 shifts, the quick learn procedure
should be complete. As mentioned above, shift quality
will continue to improve following the quick learn
procedure. Without these first 25 shifts, however,
your car could have poor shift quality.

Godspeed, be safe & hope you're back home soon. Did just under 32 years in uniform (Air Force) myself...