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Why should I purchase a
BRT?
In case of an engine failure can I "neutral" the
car?
How do you shift the transmission?
Can you adjust converter pressure?
Why an air operated transbrake?
Can I still use my powerglide converter?
What does the BRT Converter Drive actually do?
Are the fluids in the BRT and gearbox the same?
Q: Why should I purchase a
BRT?
A: Because over the last 13 years, the BRT has proven to out perform
any and all automatic transmissions!! Not only does the BRT have patented
features unique only to Bruno's Automotive, it has a history of dependability
that today remains unmatched. Just ask one of our best sales people...Our
Customers, what they think of their BRT. Year in and Year out, BRT's
bring home National Event wins, World championships and National records,
take a look at our customers page and see for yourself. If you make serious
Horsepower you need "the
serious automatic transmission," THE BRT!
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Q: In case of an engine failure can I "neutral" the
car?
A: Yes, With the planetary applications, there's a sprag that allows the
unit to free wheel once the transmission is taken out of high gear. In
doing so you take the load off of the motor allowing the rear tires to
free-wheel. We recommend (but don't demand) "neutralling" your
car at the end of each run, to eliminate unnecessary stress on the engine
in the shutdown area. For "clutchless" applications, the car
is effectively "neutralled" by merely moving the shifter to
the "Neutral" position.
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Q: How do you shift the transmission?
A: The transmission is very easy to operate. The transbrake is used like
a clutch pedal, to stop the input shaft and allow the driver to select
a forward or reverse gear. You leave the starting line with the transbrake
button as you would with a conventional automatic. Down track shifting
can be done manually or with air and even hands-free with electronic RPM
chips. It all depends on personal preference and sanctioning body specifications.
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Q: Can you adjust converter pressure?
A: Yes, The BRT is the ONLY unit of its kind that allows you to fine tune
your converter to get the optimum performance out of your combination.
It can be easily adjusted with the turn of a set screw located on the outside
of the unit. An optional dual stage pressure valve can also be purchased
to change pressure settings during the course of a run, something found
very advantageous in many turbo-charged applications. A low pressure setting
at the starting line allows drivers to build boost, while a higher pressure
setting is applied after launch to allow for converter "lockup" downtrack.
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Q: Why an air operated transbrake?
A: The BRT utilizes an air operated
transbrake for two reasons;
1. It has a quicker release time (4 milliseconds) than hydraulic transbrakes
found in remanufactured high-end powerglides.
2. It's more consistent than a hydraulic brake. With hydraulic applications,
when fluid tempature varies, release time varies. With air, release time
isn't affected by heat.
3. It also allows the end user to manipulate converter pressures without
having adverse affects on holding power and/or converter failure. Try doing
that with a conventional hydraulic brake and the end result is a burnt
up clutch pack!
NOTE: The air-operated transbrake is an exclusive feature patented and
perfected by Bruno's Automotive Products. A key element that distinguishes
the BRT from the others.
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Q: Can I still use my powerglide converter?
A: Yes, the BRT was originally designed for racers that have outgrown powerglides.
With two different grades of input shaft (Vasco & Marage) available
with standard Turbo 400 spline, we've tried to make the transition to our
product as smooth as possible, both financially and functionally. Don't
worry, if you've found that "right" converter for your motor/car
combo, you don't have to start all over again. We also offer a 11/4" size
(marage) input shaft for maximum horsepower applications. The special 11/4" input
shaft requires the use of a special size torque converter available from
most mainstream converter companies.
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Q: What does the BRT Converter Drive actually do?
A: The BRT Converter drive essentially takes the place of the clutch. It
mates a torque converter to a manual transmission (planetary or clutchless)
converting it to an automatic. Quite simply the BRT Converter Drive gives
you the best of both worlds; the consistency of an automatic & the
durability of a high-end, purpose built, manual transmission without the
maintenance and guesswork of a clutch.
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Q: Are the fluids in the BRT and gearbox the same?
A: NO, the fluids in the BRT and gearbox are kept separate. The purpose is
to eliminate contamination from one section to the other. If you were to
hurt a converter, the contaminated fluid won't hurt the planetary gears
or clutchpack in the gearbox (or visa versa), which is exactly what happens
in conventional automatics. The BRT requires standard ATF or Dexron, while
the gearbox you select gets the fluid appropriate for your application.
The result is less wear and tear on internal components and a longer lasting
more durable transmission.
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