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acowherd · 04-22-2012, 10:17 AM

I would let the computer do the shifting. I know rowing gears is fun, but the computer controlled 4l80 is great! It feels like the trans came with the car! If your looking to maximize your times, computer auto is the way...unless your a shifting guru!!

Ultimately it's your bad azz build...build it how YOU want!!

PQ · 04-22-2012, 10:46 AM

Oh no's................... I'm losing another forum heavy hitter?

If I could make mine that way I would do it in a heartbeat. OR, if I could make my tappers shift faster.

I agree with stieger here. If it makes it funner it can't be a bad thing. As long as it will still have a good daily driver auto shift I'd do it.

jrpxxii · 04-22-2012, 11:04 AM

I also say auto shift

wex777 · 04-22-2012, 04:12 PM

You're car is so cool i want it

Darth_Emma · 04-22-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Oh no's................... I'm losing another forum heavy hitter?

If I could make mine that way I would do it in a heartbeat. OR, if I could make my tappers shift faster.

I agree with stieger here. If it makes it funner it can't be a bad thing. As long as it will still have a good daily driver auto shift I'd do it.

Fear not... no matter which way I go, I still won't have a clutch pedal!

HufferSS · 04-22-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

My understanding is that the 4L80 is better for street driving (like you said, OD). But also, I think the 4L80 is stronger. I'll stick with the 4L80.

The big question is whether I should go with manual shift (mostly for the fun of it) or go with the controller for auto shift (for the speed of it).

Why not have both....use a transmission controller that allows for manual shift and put some paddle shifters on it. You can run automatic or manual shift whenever you want.

I would NOT let him talk you into a TH400.....the 4L80e is as strong and has an overdrive which for me is a MUST.

The Stig · 04-22-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HufferSS

Why not have both....use a transmission controller that allows for manual shift and put some paddle shifters on it. You can run automatic or manual shift whenever you want.

that exists?!? Me want.

speedster · 04-22-2012, 06:48 PM

4L80E for sure. DO NOT go with a T400. It is tough as nails, but old school. A 4L80E is a superior transmission for YOUR usage. Also, personal preference is to keep it auto. You can manually shift it anytime you want, but let the computer do it the rest of the time.

We have the 4L85E in the SST set such that if you manually put it into 1st, the line pressures are set by the computer to 'max kill' and the rev limiter slides to 8,000.

Darth_Emma · 04-22-2012, 07:16 PM

I'm going to call him tomorrow. I already told him in my reply that I want to stay with the 4L80. It's the controller I want to talk to him about. My understanding is that I either go manual shift or auto. They said that the paddles won't work with the 4L80. I need to talk to him to confirm this tomorrow.

The Stig · 04-22-2012, 07:19 PM

At the end of the day Em, you got to do whatever will let you enjoy the car more. I had an auto and missed rowing. But now I get annoyed when I'm in grid lock traffic. It's a give some take some.

Darth_Emma · 04-22-2012, 09:27 PM

I can and have driven a car with a manual. I can't do the clutch thing easily anymore due to my spine problems. I think I could manage a "manual auto" though. But, I think the purely automatic will be faster, so I'm leaning toward putting the controller in.

I just wanted to see if anyone had something to add about the options that I hadn't considered.

Thanks for the input, guys!

Darth_Emma · 04-23-2012, 06:52 PM

Got the new truck today.

jrpxxii · 04-23-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Got the new truck today.

I like your style EM

Mr Twisty · 04-23-2012, 08:02 PM

You need to find a wet field and Christen it with mud!

04-22-2012, 10:17 AM	#4733
acowherd Drives: 2010 2ss/RS 4l80. 2009 2500 HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid MO Posts: 1,826	I would let the computer do the shifting. I know rowing gears is fun, but the computer controlled 4l80 is great! It feels like the trans came with the car! If your looking to maximize your times, computer auto is the way...unless your a shifting guru!! Ultimately it's your bad azz build...build it how YOU want!! __________________ Follow along as we build and race this 2010 Camaro! https://www.facebook.com/pages/FNSS-...75028626000379 FNSS Racing!

04-22-2012, 10:46 AM	#4734
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Oh no's................... I'm losing another forum heavy hitter? If I could make mine that way I would do it in a heartbeat. OR, if I could make my tappers shift faster. I agree with stieger here. If it makes it funner it can't be a bad thing. As long as it will still have a good daily driver auto shift I'd do it. __________________

04-22-2012, 11:04 AM	#4735
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I also say auto shift __________________

04-22-2012, 06:48 PM	#4740
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	4L80E for sure. DO NOT go with a T400. It is tough as nails, but old school. A 4L80E is a superior transmission for YOUR usage. Also, personal preference is to keep it auto. You can manually shift it anytime you want, but let the computer do it the rest of the time. We have the 4L85E in the SST set such that if you manually put it into 1st, the line pressures are set by the computer to 'max kill' and the rev limiter slides to 8,000. __________________

04-22-2012, 07:19 PM	#4742
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	At the end of the day Em, you got to do whatever will let you enjoy the car more. I had an auto and missed rowing. But now I get annoyed when I'm in grid lock traffic. It's a give some take some. __________________

04-22-2012, 04:12 PM	#4736
wex777 Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13	You're car is so cool i want it

04-22-2012, 07:16 PM	#4741
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I'm going to call him tomorrow. I already told him in my reply that I want to stay with the 4L80. It's the controller I want to talk to him about. My understanding is that I either go manual shift or auto. They said that the paddles won't work with the 4L80. I need to talk to him to confirm this tomorrow.

04-22-2012, 09:27 PM	#4743
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I can and have driven a car with a manual. I can't do the clutch thing easily anymore due to my spine problems. I think I could manage a "manual auto" though. But, I think the purely automatic will be faster, so I'm leaning toward putting the controller in. I just wanted to see if anyone had something to add about the options that I hadn't considered. Thanks for the input, guys!

04-23-2012, 06:52 PM	#4744
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Got the new truck today.

04-23-2012, 08:02 PM	#4746
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	You need to find a wet field and Christen it with mud! __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

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