LS computer and Traction Control

[68EFIvert]

My little Volvo P1800 will have quite a bit of power for its 2600-2700 lbs (520HP) and has me thinking of traction control. The car has an engine from an 08 Escalase with a cam to eliminate the VVT. It also has a 4l60E tranny with a controller and paddle shifter from Twist Machine. I have mini-tubbed the car and I also have a 8.8 with a posi so I have done what I can with the tires. Does anyone know if there is a way to tie into the computer system of a factory LS computer to allow for traction control?

[astroracer]

I don't know that much about the "how it works" side of the traction control but I do know my '02 T/A has it and there is hardware associated with the rear axle that makes it "traction control" oriented...
I like to turn mine off...
Mark

[keithq69]

I'm going to be working on this soon for my 1969 Camaro.
From what I have found the traction control is part of the ABS system.
You need to match the ABS module with the computer year. You also get the active handling when you get all the right sensors. You need two sensors that are basically accelerometers and then you need a steering angle sensor. On top of that you need a wheel speed sensor at each wheel.
There are a few guys on here that have done it already, from what I can tell the issue so far has been a stable wheel speed signal from the rear axle. They were both running a modified C6 spindle so they had the stock sensor on the front.
The final hurdle to overcome is getting the system programmed by a GM dealer to get it to work together.

I have a 2008 Z06 ABS computer and a 2010 engine harness so if I want to use the traction control I need a newer module. The 2010 uses a new ABS system with a different connector.
I was originally going to use just the ABS, I can still wire that in as a stand alone and not use the traction control.

Keith Quinn.

[68EFIvert]

That sound like a real pain in the rear. (No pun intended) I better do some more research before I even consider this one. Thank you for the great information to get me started!

[Motorcitydak]

Race Logic is the only company that I am aware of with an aftermarket setup. They need 4 wheel speed sensors and you get a dial to control how much interference you desire. If the rears are spinning faster than the fronts, the system interrupts I believe half of your fuel injectors one pulse then the other 4 the next pulse

[68EFIvert]

That looks pretty cool and expensive.
http://www.racelogic.co.uk/index.php/en/other-products/traction-control

[72BBSwinger]

Slow down the timing curve. Or get GOOD tires.

[Schwartz Performance]

Www.moretraction.com

We looked into using this but was a little out of budget for the project.. Nearly 3-4k in parts