RE: 4L60E Trans controller

[Scott Parkhurst <ScottP@mcmullenargus.com>]

Actually, I explored all of the options available, and this is the one I
chose due to the extensive programming options and quality of components
I've dealt with from Speed Pro Electronics. It's a user-friendly program
that gives me plenty of room to program as I see fit. 

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	nacelp [SMTP:nacelp@bright.net]
> Sent:	Thursday, March 09, 2000 12:56 PM
> To:	gmecm@diy-efi.org
> Subject:	Re: 4L60E  Trans controller
> 
> Isn't this an answer that involves just throwing money at the problem?.
> Or was this an item that was thrown at you to evaluate?.
> 
> > I'd opt for the Speed Pro T-Com aftermarket trans computer. It's a
> > stand-alone unit that's programmable via laptop, and allows for
> programming
> > of shift points, line pressure, converter lockup, and many other
> > driveability features.
> 
> What other drivibility features?.
> 
>  I did an installation on a 99 T/A, and differences
> > are dramatic. The coolest part is that I've programmed it to be real
> subtle
> > under 75 % throttle position, then past that point, all of the changes
> > (revised shift points, increased line pressure, etc.) kick in, and the
> trans
> > gives a real Jekyll and Hyde attitude to the car.
> 
> Real subtle can cause excessive heat-wear.
> 
> I recommend it highly. One
> > note though, on late model PCU-equipped F-bodies, the stock computer
> still
> > looks for trans inputs, and the SES light is illuminated. I'm creating a
> > daughterboard to feed the factory trans plug the voltages it's seeking
> per
> > the GM Service Manual, and this should cure the dash light blues. Using
> the
> > T-Com in a  pickup truck won't cause any dash light issues, since the
> truck
> > uses separate ECM/TCM computers.
> 
> Which trucks are these other then maybe the diesels?.  Last numbers I
> looked
> at like the 8625 was a PCM, meaning engine tranny were together.  Course
> my
> data ends about MY 96.
> Grumpy
> Originator of CSH, HQ
> >
> > Scott Parkhurst
> > Technical Editor
> > Popular Hot Rodding Magazine
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: gene l. clifford [SMTP:genelc@idworld.net]
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 9:25 AM
> > > To: gmecm@diy-efi.org
> > > Subject: 4L60E  Trans controller
> > >
> > > Has any one been able to get a Price on GM part# 12497316
> > > This is a stand alone Trans controller for a 4L60E automatic
> > > any other info on above part would be welcome?
> > >                                                 GLC
> > > PS part is listed on pg. # 170 of yr. 2000 GM performance Cat.
> > >
> >
> >
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