weather man
Persistence Is A Bitch
Hello Brian,
Thanks for getting back in touch with us! We are making good progress with 6R80, and I'm very excited about where it's going. I'm working to simplify the tuning process, and that is where much of my time is being spent. At the moment, I have a 6R80 in a push-rod 5.0L SN95 Mustang as my test mule. As you know, those cars are normally slugs with the AODE, but the 6R80 has actually made it fun to drive, even though it is still underpowered, and with wife-approved shift quality. By far, the hardest part has actually been attaining good light-throttle shift quality, and WOT operation is not much of a challenge.
With a project like this, it's always better to start slow and work your way up to higher-powered combos, which we intend to do in a month or so. We are lining up beta testers now, with a 500-600HP car, and a 1000HP car in the works. With that being said, I anticipate no limitations on the power levels on our end, with the power handling being set by the physical limits of the transmission. People are still exploring what this transmission can handle, but as you say, it appears to be capable of about 1000 HP in stock trim, and possibly up to 1500 or so as appropriate aftermarket parts become available. It's too early to tell, but the 6R80 may give the 4L80E some serious competition in the power handling arena.
I have not yet heard the 450HP rumor, but I can tell you that it did not come from us, and I appreciate you bringing it to our attention. When completed, our controller should be capable of anything that the OEM ECU can do, and hopefully more. I believe that PA is rating the PCS controller that they sell at a maximum of 650HP, so it is possible that this news got contorted as it traveled though the ether.
We will continue to post updates to our web site and news letter as things progress. If you have any questions, just let us know.
Have a good evening!
Best Regards,Karl BaumannBaumann Electronic Controls, LLC
Thanks for getting back in touch with us! We are making good progress with 6R80, and I'm very excited about where it's going. I'm working to simplify the tuning process, and that is where much of my time is being spent. At the moment, I have a 6R80 in a push-rod 5.0L SN95 Mustang as my test mule. As you know, those cars are normally slugs with the AODE, but the 6R80 has actually made it fun to drive, even though it is still underpowered, and with wife-approved shift quality. By far, the hardest part has actually been attaining good light-throttle shift quality, and WOT operation is not much of a challenge.
With a project like this, it's always better to start slow and work your way up to higher-powered combos, which we intend to do in a month or so. We are lining up beta testers now, with a 500-600HP car, and a 1000HP car in the works. With that being said, I anticipate no limitations on the power levels on our end, with the power handling being set by the physical limits of the transmission. People are still exploring what this transmission can handle, but as you say, it appears to be capable of about 1000 HP in stock trim, and possibly up to 1500 or so as appropriate aftermarket parts become available. It's too early to tell, but the 6R80 may give the 4L80E some serious competition in the power handling arena.
I have not yet heard the 450HP rumor, but I can tell you that it did not come from us, and I appreciate you bringing it to our attention. When completed, our controller should be capable of anything that the OEM ECU can do, and hopefully more. I believe that PA is rating the PCS controller that they sell at a maximum of 650HP, so it is possible that this news got contorted as it traveled though the ether.
We will continue to post updates to our web site and news letter as things progress. If you have any questions, just let us know.
Have a good evening!
Best Regards,Karl BaumannBaumann Electronic Controls, LLC
