- 6 Solenoid Outputs (for controlling shift solenoids) - 3 PWM Outputs (for pressure control, TCC lockup, other) - LED Gear indicator - 3 Transmission switch inputs - VSS, Tach, and TPS inputs (for automatic mode) - Automatic / Manual mode selection - Up / Down manual shift button inputs (paddle shifting) - USB programming of shift points, solenoid selection, and features
This transmission controller is going Beta (soon) and based on another controller I built in 2005, with many upgrades and new features. I sold several of them to forum members, and still have my original in my fiero today.
The manual only TCM will be TBD (less than $300, delivered.) The automatic/manual TCM will be TBD (less than $500, delivered.)
I'm hoping to get the price to about $200 and $400, respectively, but the actual time allocation to mass produce these is still an unknown. Also the more interest there is, the cheaper they get.
Standard disclaimer of OFFROAD USE ONLY, may cause power train damage, may void warranties, etc etc, applies. Beta testers that want to help will get a substantial discount. Let me know if there is any interest!
------------------ Ryan - Northstar GT - 256RWHP / 258TQ - First Paddle shifted N* Fiero
"An election is coming. Universal peace is declared and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry." - T.S. Eliot
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RCR Member
Posts: 4288 From: Shelby Twp Mi Registered: Sep 2002
Pros/Cons compared to MegaShift? I'm thinkin of building one of these if I run into issues with my AEM standalone controlling my auto this season...
It would be fully assembled for the price shown. (No soldering of components, no assembly, etc) USB support Self Diagnostics*
Otherwise not much different (from what I can see glancing through their specs... their website is pretty confusing)
edit: wanted to add *that in there, as I didn't see anything that suggested the MS did. Basically, the transmission and module are monitored continuously, and if any irregularities occur, a "check transmission light" is set, and outputs are adjusted to limit potential damage.
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Feb 6th, 2011
joshua riedl Member
Posts: 1426 From: watertown wi USA Registered: Jan 2004
Would it be possible to program an upshift on the manual controller to prevent over revving and provide consistant full throttle runs? The same could be done with a shift light but it may make a more affordable option for those who don't want to buy the auto setup.
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Feb 7th, 2011
ryan.hess Member
Posts: 20784 From: Orlando, FL Registered: Dec 2002
Would it be possible to program an upshift on the manual controller to prevent over revving and provide consistant full throttle runs? The same could be done with a shift light but it may make a more affordable option for those who don't want to buy the auto setup.
Yes, and there will be a downshift lockout feature where if you accidentally hit the wrong lever it won't respond by sending you into a tailspin..
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phonedawgz Member
Posts: 17011 From: Green Bay, WI USA Registered: Dec 2009
something I've been thinking about is I have a cadillac shifter installed with tap shift that I'm currently using and I'm pretty sure it has a micro switch that shows when the shifter moves over for tap operation. I can't remember if it's open or closed in tap mode or how you plan on switching your controller but it would be a pretty neat setup to have it go from auto to manual automatically. I tried making paddles but it never quite looked right so I went to the cadi shifter.
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Mar 4th, 2011
joshua riedl Member
Posts: 1426 From: watertown wi USA Registered: Jan 2004
Just an update... The boards came in and there were some fitment issues that prevented testing in vehicle. So new boards are on their way (probably be here by this time next week). In the meantime, here's some EEP (electrical engineering pr0n):
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Mar 18th, 2011
Snapperhead Member
Posts: 1982 From: Grand Rapids, MI USA Registered: Jul 2006
Do you think this enable the traction control feature on my 91 Allante' 4T60 trans model 1KZH ? I have an MSD D.I.S. 4 with programmable HSR feature and the Allante axles. http://download.telematica.gr/MSD/6211.pdf
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joshua riedl Member
Posts: 1426 From: watertown wi USA Registered: Jan 2004
Here's a shot of my shifter so you have an idea of what I'm wanting to do. It should work seamlessly. I like the manual shift but having an auto option would be nice for the lazy days.
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Apr 10th, 2011
joshua riedl Member
Posts: 1426 From: watertown wi USA Registered: Jan 2004
I got my shifter on ebay, can't remember exactly how much it was but I'm fairly cheap so it couldn't have been bad. Like I mentioned before I am running my trans with a smart relay and don't have pressure control. for that I am waiting on ryan's computer but it seems like his free time is limited and it's unknown when this will be available.
This is cool. I am getting closer to a swap and will probably end up running a 4t65 behind a 3500. I can't commit right now since everything is up in the air, but I'll keep watching. The manual control would be nice for what I am planning.
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Sep 9th, 2011
ryan.hess Member
Posts: 20784 From: Orlando, FL Registered: Dec 2002
Okey dokey - might as well update this. As is pretty typical, "life happens"... Obviously there is a lot of interest in this, so I am going to keep plugging along and get some (manual) testers out soon.
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Dennis LaGrua Member
Posts: 13586 From: Hillsborough, NJ U.S.A. Registered: May 2000
All of the more recent GM transmissions are shifted electrically but the frequencies/ waveforms that control the line pressure solenoids differ from box to box. For instance the GTP 4T65eHD from 03-up used a different control scheme than the earlier transmissions. If you are successful in making a universal trans shift controller I would venture to say that there will be demand. The market isn't just here but also with other swaps, street rods, N*'s and 1/4 mile cars and those that use aftermarket ECM.s like the Megasquirt and Haltech that are solely fuel injection and ignition control computers..
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, ZZP Intercooler, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
