G8 trans tuning question
04-11-2009, 11:40 AM
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G8 trans tuning question I am working on the A6 tuning, and I had a thought this morning. It seems as though the G8 is really coservative on all aspects of the tune. Would an A6 Vette have a more aggressive setting? I'm thinking I can find a stock tune for a Vette, and just copy the trans settings....it would at least give me a better starting point. But, it seems too easy...am I missing something as to how/why that wouldn't work?
04-11-2009, 12:28 PM
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I am working on the A6 tuning, and I had a thought this morning. It seems as though the G8 is really coservative on all aspects of the tune. Would an A6 Vette have a more aggressive setting? I'm thinking I can find a stock tune for a Vette, and just copy the trans settings....it would at least give me a better starting point. But, it seems too easy...am I missing something as to how/why that wouldn't work?
04-11-2009, 02:31 PM
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Ahh, I knew there would be something. I figured there may be a difference in rear gear ratio, or something like that, but I didn't think of weight. But, what I was thinking had more to do with shift feel/quickness, not so much shift timing based on mph or rpm. So just pulling the settings regarding those areas wouldn't be linked to weight/gears/motor...would it?
04-11-2009, 10:02 PM
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Assuming your using HPT. Make sure you get the latest beta HPT because it allows the fine tuning of the torque management that you need. You have to request it via email to HPT support. Include your serial number in the email to support.
04-11-2009, 11:35 PM
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I am using HPT, and I have adjusted the TM settings. Don't get me wrong, the car shifts a lot better then it did originally. But I was just thinking that the more aggressive tune from the Vette would touch on some more detailed settings that I don't know about. I know there is more in this car, both in the TCM and ECM....I guess I'm just trying to find the best way to make sure I get the best drivability and performance.
I downloaded a stock Vette bin today...I'm at least going to study what is different, and that might lead me in the right direction.
Thanks for the replies guys!
I downloaded a stock Vette bin today...I'm at least going to study what is different, and that might lead me in the right direction.
Thanks for the replies guys!
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04-12-2009, 07:27 PM
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I am using HPT, and I have adjusted the TM settings. Don't get me wrong, the car shifts a lot better then it did originally. But I was just thinking that the more aggressive tune from the Vette would touch on some more detailed settings that I don't know about. I know there is more in this car, both in the TCM and ECM....I guess I'm just trying to find the best way to make sure I get the best drivability and performance.
I downloaded a stock Vette bin today...I'm at least going to study what is different, and that might lead me in the right direction.
Thanks for the replies guys!
I downloaded a stock Vette bin today...I'm at least going to study what is different, and that might lead me in the right direction.
Thanks for the replies guys!
Theres a lot that can be done, I had the manual mode dialed in real good with fast crisp shifts. Light years better than the stock super delayed and soft garbage it was.
Good luck with it.
