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03-31-2016 #1
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T56 Reverse Lockout - Options?
I'm installing a T56 out of an 06 Viper and having tunnel clearance issues that I don't want to spend a lot of time with (if I don't need to)
If I choose to not run the solenoid is there any sort of low clearance Spring solution available ?
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Not that I am aware of and you need to use the solanoid because yiu don't want to hot reveres when you're trying for 5th.
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A spring loaded alternative would allow enough resistance to stop you from making that mistake I would think. I'm not against the solenoid it just seems like more grief than it's worth to notch out the tunnel hump to provide enough clearance
Someone on here must have foregone the lockout?
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It works the other way, the solenoid opens the reverse gate to let the trans go into reverse easier. I used a BFH to make room for my lockout solenoid and used a GRC module to run it.
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You will probably just have to make room for the solenoid.
I disassembled my solenoid, and cut a little less than 1/3 of the spring off.
It still has a fair amount of resistance and keeps you out of reverse, but does not take a gorilla arm to put it in reverse.
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I would recommend doing the job right and making room for the solenoid rather than risking an accidental reverse gear. Once installed, I wired my lockout to a shift knob with a line lock button which works very well.
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very easy to install. Works amazing
http://reverselockout.com
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Agreed!! I just did this a few months ago. Way better to alter the floor pan than the problems related to not using the reverse lockout. Do it right the first time and don't worry about it later. You'll be glad you did. Originally Posted by TheJDMan
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This looks interesting as well... Originally Posted by icemanrd19
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This is an option but to be honest, a shift knob with line lock button works remarkably well since your hand is on the shifter anyway. Originally Posted by icemanrd19
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