Paddle shifter for 4L65E
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Paddle shifter for 4L65E
I've seen a few of these emerging and wondering if any are "ready for prime time"
has anyone had any experience with these on a c5 automatic.
Rodney built me a really nice trans, but I like the idea of a paddle shifter. sometimes the "economy calibration" for light throttle shifting isn't what I'd like for street driving.
thanks.
has anyone had any experience with these on a c5 automatic.
Rodney built me a really nice trans, but I like the idea of a paddle shifter. sometimes the "economy calibration" for light throttle shifting isn't what I'd like for street driving.
thanks.
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do all of these systems require "full time paddle shifting" or can you have a PCM or paddle shift. some of the ones I've seen have a "button" which clipped on the steering wheel and was pretty cheezy
the one I saw at carlisle this year actually had a stick that was very durable that you could shift up or down and was designed well.
not sure of the cost. the TCM replaces the PCM control doesn't it?
I'm looking for something with a similar capability of the c6, but don't want a c6, my little twin turbo c5 is just fine, just looking for a bit more control over the auto. maybe just a shifter would do it!
the one I saw at carlisle this year actually had a stick that was very durable that you could shift up or down and was designed well.
not sure of the cost. the TCM replaces the PCM control doesn't it?
I'm looking for something with a similar capability of the c6, but don't want a c6, my little twin turbo c5 is just fine, just looking for a bit more control over the auto. maybe just a shifter would do it!
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nmp27, I have a few questions that I hope you don't mind answering.
1. When you use the paddles, are the shifts instantaneous, or do they lag as if using the standard lever and pulling it down into 3, 2, 1?
2. When the shift occurs, is it jerky or smooth? When I use the lever, the shift into 3rd and 2nd, although slow, can be made a little smooth. However 1st is always harsh and a bit scary frankly.
3. When not using the paddles or buttons, is their a mode in that controller that allows the pcm to do its own thing as if stock?
Thanks in advanced.
1. When you use the paddles, are the shifts instantaneous, or do they lag as if using the standard lever and pulling it down into 3, 2, 1?
2. When the shift occurs, is it jerky or smooth? When I use the lever, the shift into 3rd and 2nd, although slow, can be made a little smooth. However 1st is always harsh and a bit scary frankly.
3. When not using the paddles or buttons, is their a mode in that controller that allows the pcm to do its own thing as if stock?
Thanks in advanced.
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the "direct interface" controller box from TCI looks great, but you have to program for your application but it gives full control very nice
