torque management

[cockergod]

Ok so i was wondering what the heck is torque management and what does it do. Ive heard it just hinders the performance. I just bought a predator tuner and no that you can take it off. However can u take it all off or just some and if you can only take so much off is it noticable. Ive read all the other reviews too about the wester's pcm but im a college student on a budget and just needed a little help, just looking for some help and not all the stuff about i shouldnt have wasted the money ive read them all. thanks

[Butch 02 Denali]

Ok so i was wondering what the heck is torque management and what does it do. Ive heard it just hinders the performance. I just bought a predator tuner and no that you can take it off. However can u take it all off or just some and if you can only take so much off is it noticeable. Ive read all the other reviews too about the Wester's PCM but I'm a college student on a budget and just needed a little help, just looking for some help and not all the stuff about i shouldn't have wasted the money Ive read them all. thanks

 

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There are two types of management. Many will combine these both under the torque management catogory, but they are two completly different processes!

 

The first is "Abuse Management"

This kicks in whenever you abuse your truck like when you step on the gas hard off the line, or kick it down to pass someone. It has the ability to retard the engine timing and to reduce the throttle opening on the electronic throttle (Drive by wire). Makes the truck feel like its heavy and slow. It can actually be dangerous in an evasive maneuver! ALL abuse management can be safely removed.

 

Second is "Transmission Torque Management".

Just before and just after every transmission shift, the PCM will retard the engine timing to cushion the transmission and drivetrain and to make the shifts smoother. The amount of engine retard is based mainly on speed, rpm and throttle pressure. The 4L60 transmission does have it's weaknesses, and will not take much abuse. About 75% of the torque management can be safely removed if the shift timing, overlaps and pressures are adjusted in a PCM tune.

 

 

Hope that helps!