4L80e or TH400 w/Gear Vendors in 1st Gen??

[Steve Chryssos]

Well how about a 4L80E with a Gear Vendors O.D.? That would provide the benefits of both technologies: 8 close ratio gears thanks to gear spliiting by the GV electric over/underdrive unit PLUS custom calibration and "manu-matic" capability from a fully computerized 4L80E. I'm sure I could whip up a paddle shifter that handles both shifting and gear splitting chores.



How does this sound for resale?
FOR SALE: 67 Camaro SS/RS Pro-Touring. ZZ502, Paddle Shifted 8-speed manumatic... :icon996:

Remember that electric OD or not, half of the shifts in your TH400/GV scenario will still be made the old clunky mechanical way--by grabbing the shift lever. Shifts may be slow to react and are not readily adjustable. Adding a GV on the end of a TH400 is by no means the same as "manu-matic" shifting technology such as Porsche's Tiptronic or Chrysler's Autostick.
Many people have asked why they can't paddle shift their TH350 or TH400. The easiest analogy that I have come up with is as follows:
Trying to add a paddle shifter to your TH350 is like trying to attach a video monitor or "mouse" to a typewriter.

It's not about the paddle shifter. The software is the key.