Auto for Autocross/Track Days

[laguna4efi]

Obviously we're a little biased but we're working very hard on making automatics much more acceptable for autocrossing and track days. Our paddle shifter does move with the wheel to make it easier to shift under hard cornering. I'll also tease you a little with two new products we're working on that make shifting autos quicker/easier and also providing engine braking in quite a few applications. Can't say anymore until we get to Hot Rod and Restoration show in March. Stay tuned....

[Poorhousenext]

Obviously we're a little biased but we're working very hard on making automatics much more acceptable for autocrossing and track days. Our paddle shifter does move with the wheel to make it easier to shift under hard cornering. I'll also tease you a little with two new products we're working on that make shifting autos quicker/easier and also providing engine braking in quite a few applications. Can't say anymore until we get to Hot Rod and Restoration show in March. Stay tuned....

I'll drop by your booth and check out the new products.

I accepted their invitation to bring my 64 up to Show.

[laguna4efi]

Awesome, can't wait to see your ride Poorhousenext.

[laguna4efi]

Ok, there is some new 6 speed 4L80E based stuff coming but I really can't divulge anymore on it right now in fairness to who we're working with. No, I don't believe we're going to see a good 6L80/90 solution. It just wasn't designed to fit our demands quite honestly. I don't have a video of our shifter in action today, but that is on the list of things to do for 2012. I'm hoping we can get that done first quarter along with video of a Simple Shift install and typical calibration too. I can tell you response time will not be an issue for you. Slow response times are based on the parameters of the calibration and speed of the transmission solenoids, not the response time of the shift mechanism. I'm not afraid of the 4L65E or 4L70E myself. I have a 4L70E in my camaro and a paddle shifter is going in it as soon as I get it back from the chassis shop this week. Once I get that in if the weather holds out I'll try to shoot some (very amateur) video of it for you and send it along.

[Simmo]

Obviously we're a little biased but we're working very hard on making automatics much more acceptable for autocrossing and track days. Our paddle shifter does move with the wheel to make it easier to shift under hard cornering. I'll also tease you a little with two new products we're working on that make shifting autos quicker/easier and also providing engine braking in quite a few applications. Can't say anymore until we get to Hot Rod and Restoration show in March. Stay tuned....

Thanks for the input guys,

I'm at loss as I do like the efficiency/ability to keep the motor in the range of the 6 speed. I'll have to explore other non-foot operated options here too...

Jay - is there anything up and coming in the 6 speed auto department? New trans? The 6x has just got too many stories of shi*ting itself which is no good if you are on the other side of the globe. As far as 6l80/90 goes is there still no sucessful ways to tune/build these to handle power? Have you got a youtube link or similar of your shifter in action? I have seen a couple from varying manufacturers but they dont appear to be very responsive at all, I'm guessing that will be down to the amatuer install. I just want to see how it performs when set up properly by you guys. If you could PM even a hint of whats coming up, I'll be painting the underside in the very near future so need to know if it will be cut up!

I guess a big + for the 4l80 is no floor mods but the parasitic loss sucks. Can this effect be lessened with a decent converter and new ratios? I would run a 65 but for future proofing for FI I think the 80 will be the way to go. I really want a six speed though...4l80 with GV OD!? I see the stuff from TCI and Hughes, who else has a rebuild or complete trans kit with paddle shifter that I should check out?