interceptor help

[Tone]

Interceptor does NOT have to be adjusted with the engine on.

Red wire does exist in the black connector (it is the only red wire BTW) but appears to be a light, silvery blue stripe with silver dots - a VOM would allow you to select any wire with 12V on it, preferrably switched.

Rush delivery on any item is always available and most all items ship the same day ordered.

[paultvx]

Any switched wire would work. Easy to find with test light or voltmeter.

[Tone]

If you are having a problem with an Interceptor (or anything you get from me), let ME know directly as I don�t read all the posts all the time. If you want to return something for a refund in a timely fashion, that is fine too - I�m here to help out and these VX mods are more a labor of love than a business really - the freight, paypal fees and time are barely covered. But if you have a problem that doesn�t get resolved, I really need to know directly in addition to the posting of it.

I have many, many happy 00/01 owners using the Interceptors and the only issue I am aware of is that you can not increase the line pressure as much on the 00/01. But even with just a slight turn of the pot, the shifts will be crisper and the benefit of the delay circuit is advantageous as well.

Some owners are unable to detect small, yet beneficial changes to their vehicle�s performance but that does not mean it is not happening or functioning properly.

[VX Monster]

Originally posted by Tone
I have many, many happy 00/01 owners using the Interceptors and the only issue I am aware of is that you can not increase the line pressure as much on the 00/01. But even with just a slight turn of the pot, the shifts will be crisper and the benefit of the delay circuit is advantageous as well.

Some owners are unable to detect small, yet beneficial changes to their vehicle�s performance but that does not mean it is not happening or functioning properly.

Disclaimer: I, of course, would never install anything on my VX that might possibly void my warranty. The following comes from... a friend with a VX just like mine.

FWIW,

I have an '01, 10k miles. I just took my interceptor off to take the beast in for some warrany work (headlights, windows). While I didn't necessarily notice the difference when I installed it (it was better, but didn't seem like a whole world of difference), taking it off makes me realize how much I miss it. It feels soft and mushy now.

Can't wait to reinstall it...

[valenki]

how do I get this interceptor and what does it do for my VX?

[Moncha]

Read this thread all the way through. That will help explain what it does. You can get one through Tone Monday & Associates, go down to the performance section.

[Hotsauce]

I've had my interceptor in about 2 years now(2001, 20-25%,full delay)

I've noticedthat different brands of transmission fluid seem to effect how hard the transmission shifts too. 95% of the time the interceptor shifts perfectly. maybe 4% of the time on full throttle I find myself wishing for harder upshifts, and maybe 1% of the time slowly coasting down in traffic I wish for softer downshifts.

I have come up with an idea to solve this. Haven't had tome to implement it, but I see no reason it won't work.

Install a micro switch on the throttle body that will cut power to the interceptor when the throttle is closed. This should allow you to turn the line pressure up a bit.

I had considered wiring the line pressure trim pot up to relocate it in the dash with a knob on it too.

Someone who has time on their hands could arrange a trim pot on the throttle linkage to increase line pressure proportionatly with throttle position.

John C.

[Tone]

Power to the Interceptor is provided in the harness itself, NOT the red wire which only controls converter delay lockup on UPSHIFTS. Downshifts have no delay or adjustability and are controlled by throttle input. Line pressure is variable depending on throttle position and gear so it would be difficult to take over control from the ECU. Hook a pressure gauge up to your tranny and watch it as you drive for more info on what is going on.

[valenki]

where can i find the "interceptor" for my vx?

[AlaskaVX]

Originally posted by valenki
where can i find the "interceptor" for my vx?

www.tonemonday.com