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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 12:23 AM
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For, say, a 4L85E and a 6L80E, I'm guessing that for the old tech 4L it would be manual using the cable as usual but with R and N blocked off but with the new tech 6L it would work the clutches electrically as usual?
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I hope I'm not the only one that can't understand what you're trying to ask
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 260DET
For, say, a 4L85E and a 6L80E, I'm guessing that for the old tech 4L it would be manual using the cable as usual but with R and N blocked off but with the new tech 6L it would work the clutches electrically as usual?
This is probably the most fiendish riddle i've ever had the displeasure of reading.

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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 06:55 AM
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Let's go back to the heading then, how does a bump shift work?
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Is this what you're asking about?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bump+shift
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 07:32 AM
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I've been in the game for 22 years, and I have no clue as to what a bump shift is. Matter of fact, until now... i've never even heard of it.
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 07:34 AM
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The shifter has switches. One for manual mode one upshift and one for downshift which are inputs for transmission control module.There is no skip shifting and module has programming and parameters manual mode; which can inhibit up and down shift. Trying to down shift to low at 50mph probably not going to happen,, nor OD at 10 mph. The old ratchet shifters only upshifted. A "gate" shifter and a modified valve body could operate as a clutchless manual. A gate shifter isn't actually a bump shifter.
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Ratchet shifters can "bump" shift up or down just fyi...that's part of why they're such a huge pain

This is all the guy was asking...holy moly...there's about 1000 videos showing how this is done...with all kinds of different shifters. Gated, ratchet, column, electronic paddle attachment, etc etc
Try some youtube videos my man


Or are you asking how it works internally to the trans?
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MaroonMonsterLS1
Ratchet shifters can "bump" shift up or down just fyi...that's part of why they're such a huge pain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne5SQWzQcik

This is all the guy was asking...holy moly...there's about 1000 videos showing how this is done...with all kinds of different shifters. Gated, ratchet, column, electronic paddle attachment, etc etc
Try some youtube videos my man


Or are you asking how it works internally to the trans?
Lol, I really had no clue what he was talking about, wasn't even being sarcastic. But as far as ratchet shifters being bad, or a problem, it's next to impossible to accidentally change gears. I use the quicksilver, and it really is a nice piece.

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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 260DET
Let's go back to the heading then, how does a bump shift work?
How about you tell us wtf you’re even talking about.
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