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Paddle shifting the 4T65E by phonedawgz
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4T65E paddle shifting. Since the 4T65E shifts are electronically controlled, and since it can be done, thoughts on converting to manual paddle switching? Ok, a few things come to mind. Arduino controlled, manual/automatic switch somewhere, and programming in the Arduino to make sure I don't blow up the tranny with a shift to a low gear while moving at speed. Questions up for discussion - Pressure modulation, any targets other than just let it run full pressure all the time? Next, is how exactly to do the switches at the wheel? A display showing gear would be nice, including lock-up of the TCC. Best way to communicate between the paddle shifter/display and the Arduino? Clock spring or? A clock spring would mean a different steering column.

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Report this Post05-23-2021 08:03 AM Click Here to See the Profile for OldsFieroSend a Private Message to OldsFieroEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
06-09 Grand Prix GXP, 06-09 Impala SS, 06-07 Monte Carlo SS, and 08-09 Lacrosse Super had tap shift. Using one of those PCMs would allow you to keep pressure control, trans adaptive pressure strategy, ect.
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Paddle shift was an option on the vehicles mentioned. As you may already know not all 4T65eHD transmissions came with it. The paddle shift conversions that I have seen just work with a shift box/panel with a two button switches-one up and one down. I am not sure about the electronics but I would assume that the push button activates an electrical circuit that can only allow shifting one gear at a time.
There is a guy that did it on a Pontiac Fiero. It looks like his control module is based on an Atmel Tiny series microcontroller.
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You might try asking him how it was done.


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The paddle shifted 4T65's were not happy to be run that way, and had problems.

Just FYI.....

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Originally posted by olejoedad:

The paddle shifted 4T65's were not happy to be run that way, and had problems.

Just FYI.....


I believe a possible problem with manually shifting an automatic transmission is downshifting or upshifting at improper speeds thereby overloading the clutch packs and bands. You may be able to guard against this in the PCM program but it would require a dual shift mode transmission and quite a bit of experimentation. Since today's automatic transmission are computer controlled they should optimize the shifting points based upon speed and throttle position but some driver still like to shift manually.

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If you can find one of the cars with tap-shift, and transfer the PCM and shifter into your car, that should get you most of the way there. The PCM will be programmed for manual shifting. And you can piggyback the paddle shifters onto the upshift / downshift switches. If you can fit the instrument cluster from that vehicle, you'll have the gear display as well.
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Originally posted by Blacktree:

If you can find one of the cars with tap-shift, and transfer the PCM and shifter into your car, that should get you most of the way there. The PCM will be programmed for manual shifting. And you can piggyback the paddle shifters onto the upshift / downshift switches. If you can fit the instrument cluster from that vehicle, you'll have the gear display as well.


I agree. That should be the simple way out. I'm sure there are hacks out there so you can fine tune to suit your needs.

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Report this Post05-26-2021 05:00 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Dennis LaGruaSend a Private Message to Dennis LaGruaEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
If the OP wants this option I will go along with Blacktree, seek out a Grand Prix GXP that came with this option, remove all of parts from the system including the PCM and transmission and go from there. Be advised that the Tap shift 4T65eHD and the standard 4T65eHD are different. To what degree I do not know but they are two different part numbers. The PCM on the tap shift GXP also included a traction control mode and an engine RPM governor that keeps the engine under the redline. I guess Tap shift could be done with a standard 4T65eHD but couldn't you just do this by using the shift lever?

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It's amazing how much times have changed.

Programming Arduinos are a breeze compared to what it was back in the day.

 
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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

Paddle shift was an option on the vehicles mentioned. As you may already know not all 4T65eHD transmissions came with it. The paddle shift conversions that I have seen just work with a shift box/panel with a two button switches-one up and one down. I am not sure about the electronics but I would assume that the push button activates an electrical circuit that can only allow shifting one gear at a time.
There is a guy that did it on a Pontiac Fiero. It looks like his control module is based on an Atmel Tiny series microcontroller.
Paddle Shift Fiero
You might try asking him how it was done.



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The idea of directly controlling the 4T65E is really intriguing me. I do feel that I am going to the point where I will make a stand alone manual controller for my use.
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Someone did this for the northstar trans. He also did the 7730 conversion for the northstar. I think the t480e.
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...060206-1-049283.html

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Anyone do it for the 4T65E?
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From the link i posted
I have been working on a paddle-shifter kit that mounts to the stock fiero steering column, and has the capability of manually shifting the 4t60e, 4t65e, and 4t80e automatic transmissions
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Report this Post06-06-2021 11:01 AM Click Here to See the Profile for phonedawgzClick Here to visit phonedawgz's HomePageSend a Private Message to phonedawgzEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Ok, cool.

I was thinking about using an aftermarket wheel screwed to a stock hub with a plate sandwiched in between for the paddle mounts. I am planning on using a Bluetooth connection between the hub and the controller. I would power the hub circuitry via the horn wire and include a third input on the Bluetooth to retain the horn. Add a cap to cover imperfections in the ring to slider for power dropouts. At least that is my intentions up at the wheel.

I think it would make sense to have secondary paddle buttons on the shifter. Could control it either place and if the Bluetooth connections fail it would be a backup.

I want to include an option for automatic shifting (perhaps), include a function to automatically return the tranny to first when the VSS reaches zero, and lockout functions to prevent from shifting into too low of gear while in motion.

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