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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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before you blast me, I ran a search first on this before I posted, came up empty .
I am swapping a 4l80e behind my 454 in my 70 Chevelle, I'm going to run a Circle D converter (have not ordered it yet but talked to them,, good guys) it will be a multi disk converter with lock up.
what controller are you guys using? I have been looking at the MSD Atomic, and the TCI EZ controller,, any feedback on this?
The motor is a mild 450 hp, 550 ft lbs, 9 inch with 390 gears and a locker, 28 inch tall ET streets.
not going to be a race car, just a fair weather cruiser.
just looking to see what works for you guys.. thanks
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 07:27 PM
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Damn, I figured u guys would help ,,guess not
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 05:04 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 05:28 AM
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What are you using for engine management first? If stock ecu why not let the stock ecu control the trans as well.

Also not sure why a multi disc would be needed for your set up. A single disk I would think would be perfectly fine and save you some cash on the flip side.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 05:38 AM
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I assume since it is a 454 your are probably running a carb maybe an 850 or better. I have heard good things about the TCI EZ controller, especially the later version with the little screen for input. I have a 71 Chevelle, but tossed in an '08 Silverado motor with an lsa supercharger. I am using the truck's pcm to control the stock 4l80e and went with a base Circle D 3k stall for $500. Should be plenty for me.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 06:26 AM
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I like the Compushift, one of the more expensive ones, but it has a ton of features, esp the display box-you can set it up as a speedometer also, although a cheap fix for no speedometer is one of those Garmin GPS deals
Compushift has now an added feature where you can mont. trans pressures on the screen
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 10:16 AM
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You could call Jakes Transmission. He has one that he uses, but I forgot the brand.
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dinoindetroit
before you blast me, I ran a search first on this before I posted, came up empty .
I am swapping a 4l80e behind my 454 in my 70 Chevelle, I'm going to run a Circle D converter (have not ordered it yet but talked to them,, good guys) it will be a multi disk converter with lock up.
what controller are you guys using? I have been looking at the MSD Atomic, and the TCI EZ controller,, any feedback on this?
The motor is a mild 450 hp, 550 ft lbs, 9 inch with 390 gears and a locker, 28 inch tall ET streets.
not going to be a race car, just a fair weather cruiser.
just looking to see what works for you guys.. thanks
PCS controllers are the best ones available. Powertrain control solutions.
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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Sorry guys I just worked a 15 day stretch, 16 hours a day, the car is a basic old school carb big block 454, I run it with a msd digital 7, I was leaning toward the TCI unit with touch screen, I have no computer tuning experience, so that scares the hell out of me, I was trying to keep it simple, hoping someone here had ran the TCI or MSD
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 09:55 AM
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I have the TCI unit and cant complain so far. It was very simple to wire up/install. You dont get much in the way of adjustments though, only simple things like shift firmness, converter lock speed. Its easy to change tires size, rear gear, etc. I dont have any experience with other units to compare against though.
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