TREMEC T56 Magnum S197 Transmission

[jodadejss06gt]

I'm thinking it has something to do with the RPM and load. When the load is too minimal and at such a low RPM, cruising around 65 or so in 6th with 3.55 here. I think the computer has some default parameters that say hey, I don't need cruise control and then kicks it out. Something along those lines.....any tuners in here???? Something we can change?

 

[lito]

I haven't played much with that (CC issues) and had no request for checking that I can remember but for starters. if your tuner do not input the correct transmission gear ratios, it won't work at those ratios.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Gear ratios as in rear axle gear ratios or transmission gear ratios?

 

[lito]

Transmission, PCM infers gear is in with this (and other) data.

Corrected my post. Thanks.

 

[jodadejss06gt]

My tuner did this in mine i'm pretty sure. I remember him saying right before I picked up the car...."Hey let me grab your hand held tuner real quick, I forgot to update the gearing in your trans" or something like that. It was about 2 years ago.

 

[lito]

^Good, this will ensure it engaging in 5th for example. The cut out is a matter of testing.

 

[AutoXRacer]

My tuner did this in mine i'm pretty sure. I remember him saying right before I picked up the car...."Hey let me grab your hand held tuner real quick, I forgot to update the gearing in your trans" or something like that. It was about 2 years ago.

So does yours cut out...?

^Good, this will ensure it engaging in 5th for example. The cut out is a matter of testing.

Lito, we will have to work on mine... lol

Does this (transmission gearing) affect the tune at all...? Wouldn't loads, gearing, and such affect timing, fuel, etc...?

 

[svtrojan]

Mine doesn't cut out with cruise on, but I've got 4.10s and cruise in 6th at 75mph turning around 2500rpm

 

[jodadejss06gt]

So does yours cut out...?

Yup and its annoying....but I haven't driven my car for 3 months since the engine is out so that is more annoying.

 

[lito]

Does this (transmission gearing) affect the tune at all...? Wouldn't loads, gearing, and such affect timing, fuel, etc...?

Not for the calculation of load hence fuel/timing but for other parts of the tune, yes, more important in the autos obviously.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Not for the calculation of load hence fuel/timing but for other parts of the tune, yes, more important in the autos obviously.

Have you gotten your T-56M yet? How do you like it?
How did your custom gearing come out?

 

[lito]

Have you gotten your T-56M yet? How do you like it?
How did your custom gearing come out?

Is still boxed, it has been delay after delay in the engine side, hopefully soon.

 

[69Mach1-409]

I guess JPC's tuner has the cruise thing figured out. Mine has never cutout in 5th or 6th with either the 3.55's or the 4.10's. (305/40R18 rear tire & .50 6th)

 

[DiMora]

This is the connector:

http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/900

Just apply ground and 12v thru a switch.

Thaks Lito; good information. I ordered one and have it in my hand. I *personally* don't need the lockout, but my wife might occasionally drive the car (she is a damn good driver who respects the POWAH, but she might not be able to see over the 3" cowl anymore, Mwahahaaa) anyway...I don't want her fighting reverse, so I am going to push-button wire it.

Does it matter which wire gets ground and 12V, IE is there a polarity on this solenoid, or does it matter? There are no +/- on the harness that I can tell and I didn't look at the connector on the tranny in detail before installation.

I know it is a 50/50...wire it and it works or not - if not, reverse it - but wondering if someone already knows.

Also: What is the typical fluid requirement on a fluid change? I drained it, then it only took 3 1/4 quarts or so before it was full and ran out of the fill plug. Do you guys think that after use, 3/4 or a quart or so stays in the tranny and is un-drainable?

 

[AutoXRacer]

Thaks Lito; good information. I ordered one and have it in my hand. I *personally* don't need the lockout, but my wife might occasionally drive the car (she is a damn good driver who respects the POWAH, but she might not be able to see over the 3" cowl anymore, Mwahahaaa) anyway...I don't want her fighting reverse, so I am going to push-button wire it.

Does it matter which wire gets ground and 12V, IE is there a polarity on this solenoid, or does it matter? There are no +/- on the harness that I can tell and I didn't look at the connector on the tranny in detail before installation.

I know it is a 50/50...wire it and it works or not - if not, reverse it - but wondering if someone already knows.

Also: What is the typical fluid requirement on a fluid change? I drained it, then it only took 3 1/4 quarts or so before it was full and ran out of the fill plug. Do you guys think that after use, 3/4 or a quart or so stays in the tranny and is un-drainable?

DiMora, I wired up the pink wire to positive (figured it was the closest to red. lol) Just wire it up and see if it works. The green I have to ground which I used one of the old shifter studs.

I also experienced the same. I filled it for the first time and it took a lot more than when I R&Red the fluid.

Just fill it till it pukes out the fill hole.

 

[lito]

There is no specific polarity, will work either way with the solenoid.

 

[DiMora]

DiMora, I wired up the pink wire to positive (figured it was the closest to red. lol) Just wire it up and see if it works. The green I have to ground which I used one of the old shifter studs.

I also experienced the same. I filled it for the first time and it took a lot more than when I R&Red the fluid.

Just fill it till it pukes out the fill hole.

Thanks Gerald; My wires were both black (no colors). I ordered mine from the link Lito posted several pages back.

That's what I did (on the fluid change)

There is no specific polarity, will work either way with the solenoid.

Thank you, Lito. I'll wire it up this week. Already ran the wires; just need to tap into 12V and add my push-button.

 

[DiMora]

Can any of you tuners tell me what needs to be done so my cruise control works in 5th gear with the T56 Magnum XL?

I have cruise in 3,4 and 6, but no fifth. I haven't checked 1 or 2 (don't see the point) but I would like to have 5th working.

My tuner has my tune locked withe the exception of revolutions per mile (tire size) and rear axle ratio (which I have set to the correct 3.55).

Thanks.

 

[HG6283]

Can any of you tuners tell me what needs to be done so my cruise control works in 5th gear........

I would be very interested to know this as well.....


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[lito]

Even with it open there is nothing you can do with the flasher, for starters, your tuner should begin by setting the proper gear ratios in the tune, that and a correct N/V setting should do it (N/V is ls usually learnt any way).