TH350 Conversion need info...
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TH350 Conversion need info... Yes I read the sticky up top, but you have to sift through all the **** in there, speculation and opinion to try and determine what is fact. Here's what I need to know:
1) What length Lokar works nicely rather than being barely reachable?
1a) Any other dipsticks available/recommended? Seen Madman had one?
2) Who all carries speedo conversion kits? I heard Rossler might have something, and seen the parts numbers listing. I also seen where Gear Vendors uses a speedo adapter which include an electrical output?
3) What will need to modify in my HPTuned PCM, coming from the A4? Trans will be a RMVB w/ Trans Brake and 4000 stall. I know there are no electrical connections, so no "tuning" needed, but how to make it work w/o throwing DTC's?
Guess thats it for now. Thanks.
Charlie
1) What length Lokar works nicely rather than being barely reachable?
1a) Any other dipsticks available/recommended? Seen Madman had one?
2) Who all carries speedo conversion kits? I heard Rossler might have something, and seen the parts numbers listing. I also seen where Gear Vendors uses a speedo adapter which include an electrical output?
3) What will need to modify in my HPTuned PCM, coming from the A4? Trans will be a RMVB w/ Trans Brake and 4000 stall. I know there are no electrical connections, so no "tuning" needed, but how to make it work w/o throwing DTC's?
Guess thats it for now. Thanks.
Charlie
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I just did the swap from an M6 to a TH350.
Lokar 36" tube fits very wekk. I have mine on the fule rail and it looks great.
I got the trans done through Billingsly's trans shop. They did a great job on the VSS tail shaft for the TH350. I did need tuning to get the calibration right. The M6 uses a 17 tooth wheel but the A4 uses a 40 tooth wheel. My tailshaft has the 40 tooth wheel.
As for tuning, you will need a full tune to get this to work right. You have no PCM signal that the trans is in gear and has a load on the engine. Speed Inc. did the tune on mine. Jim did a great job. I do need to tend to the car some on a cold start. It takes a few seconds to get it to idle on it's own. Not a big deal just something I need to live with. I did have to have a few codes deleted for the M6. Not sure what you will need.
No track times on mine yet but I hope to have them soon.
Lokar 36" tube fits very wekk. I have mine on the fule rail and it looks great.
I got the trans done through Billingsly's trans shop. They did a great job on the VSS tail shaft for the TH350. I did need tuning to get the calibration right. The M6 uses a 17 tooth wheel but the A4 uses a 40 tooth wheel. My tailshaft has the 40 tooth wheel.
As for tuning, you will need a full tune to get this to work right. You have no PCM signal that the trans is in gear and has a load on the engine. Speed Inc. did the tune on mine. Jim did a great job. I do need to tend to the car some on a cold start. It takes a few seconds to get it to idle on it's own. Not a big deal just something I need to live with. I did have to have a few codes deleted for the M6. Not sure what you will need.
No track times on mine yet but I hope to have them soon.
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Well, at least I am going from a A4 to A3, so the VSS shouldnt be too bad. Just need to figure out if its something I can put together, a kit to buy or a what?
Tuning wise, HPTuners and I will be great buddies until all this is right. Thought about ALL the codes, man there could be a lot of them assoc. with the swap too
Tuning wise, HPTuners and I will be great buddies until all this is right. Thought about ALL the codes, man there could be a lot of them assoc. with the swap too
Originally Posted by Steve Burger
I just did the swap from an M6 to a TH350.
Lokar 36" tube fits very wekk. I have mine on the fule rail and it looks great.
I got the trans done through Billingsly's trans shop. They did a great job on the VSS tail shaft for the TH350. I did need tuning to get the calibration right. The M6 uses a 17 tooth wheel but the A4 uses a 40 tooth wheel. My tailshaft has the 40 tooth wheel.
As for tuning, you will need a full tune to get this to work right. You have no PCM signal that the trans is in gear and has a load on the engine. Speed Inc. did the tune on mine. Jim did a great job. I do need to tend to the car some on a cold start. It takes a few seconds to get it to idle on it's own. Not a big deal just something I need to live with. I did have to have a few codes deleted for the M6. Not sure what you will need.
No track times on mine yet but I hope to have them soon.
Lokar 36" tube fits very wekk. I have mine on the fule rail and it looks great.
I got the trans done through Billingsly's trans shop. They did a great job on the VSS tail shaft for the TH350. I did need tuning to get the calibration right. The M6 uses a 17 tooth wheel but the A4 uses a 40 tooth wheel. My tailshaft has the 40 tooth wheel.
As for tuning, you will need a full tune to get this to work right. You have no PCM signal that the trans is in gear and has a load on the engine. Speed Inc. did the tune on mine. Jim did a great job. I do need to tend to the car some on a cold start. It takes a few seconds to get it to idle on it's own. Not a big deal just something I need to live with. I did have to have a few codes deleted for the M6. Not sure what you will need.
No track times on mine yet but I hope to have them soon.
Bob Alexander is the man, I have one of his transmissions in my car. I have a few friends who have been using him and have had no complaints. Glad to hear he got the speedo to work out for you, I talked to him about it a few months back. I think I am just going to say forget about it, and run no speedo, I'm not sure if there any adverse affects to doing so though?
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I could but, I want to retain the ABS BS and associated stuff, only cause my mission is to go as quick as I can with "real street trim" type of thing. I seen the write up and thought it was a great fall back plan. From what I was told, Rossler has speedo setup parts and maybe some others?
SUX2BU, what size tires do you run? 28? I am debating now on gearing for the new 9" I'm about to order.
SUX2BU, what size tires do you run? 28? I am debating now on gearing for the new 9" I'm about to order.
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Originally Posted by CAT3
I could but, I want to retain the ABS BS and associated stuff, only cause my mission is to go as quick as I can with "real street trim" type of thing. I seen the write up and thought it was a great fall back plan. From what I was told, Rossler has speedo setup parts and maybe some others?
SUX2BU, what size tires do you run? 28? I am debating now on gearing for the new 9" I'm about to order.
SUX2BU, what size tires do you run? 28? I am debating now on gearing for the new 9" I'm about to order.
So the 26's are perfect for he 1/8.
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Originally Posted by CAT3
What about tuning, other then speedo stuff, delete all trans codes, dont worry about them, what?
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Originally Posted by SLVRZLS1
For Tuning issues you can have your PCM flashed to an M6 and thats what I did, worked great.
Anyone else do this, or just tune a bunch of codes etc out?