best trans controller

[tmadden]

bought a 4L60E and will need a trans controller. Is TCI the best? What would be the cost effective way to do it? Can I get one from the junk yard and make it work?

[Steve Chryssos]

Happy Thanksgiving. The BEST trans controller is by Compushift. And I've used most of them.

What do you have for an engine? If it uses a GM ECU then the engine and trans can both be controlled by the ECU. That's the cheapest "junkyard" way.

A company called Baumann Engineering now offers GM trans control Their product is extremely affordable. I have not used it, but it should get the job done and they have a good customer service reputation.

We sell Compushift. Link HERE Compushift has the best feature set, an easy to install nicely labelled harness, great instructions and an optional display/tuner that greatly simplifies fine tuning and has some cool features like a built in dyno simulator. We ship every Compushift with a custom calibration and provide lifetime tech support. We've sold other brands in the past, but prefer Compushift exclusively at this time.

These controllers might seem like a big expense, but they offer big benefits for the money. Compared with electronic fuel injection, trans controllers like Compushift are actually a bargain.

If you'd like to discuss functional details, feel free to post some questions. Best to start by describing your application.

[jbirdcamaro]

comushift it the better way to go. i have installed them and they are easy.