Upgrade to 8 speed?

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by Vesper Martini

On car Forums there always talk and speculation about upgrading engines.
fitting a Coyote is a popular one, but the cost and complexity often rules it out.

What about a trans upgrade there are a few used ZF 8 speeds from Jeeps & BMWs etc available now. and would cost much less than an engine upgrade

are they generic enough to fit to a Falcon or Territory bell housings mounts removal of 4WD? would the cars ECU just accept the change


bottom line is it worth it? probably not. but interested to hear if its possible

I've also wondered about this.
One story I heard was locally Ford took the calibration settings from a BMW ZF 6 speed auto when they first starting working on the program to fit it locally and then started their own development.

I guess with enough money anything can be done however the physical installation might me the least troublesome part and rather getting the electronics to work together between car and transmission.

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

I've also wondered about this.
One story I heard was locally Ford took the calibration settings from a BMW ZF 6 speed auto when they first starting working on the program to fit it locally and then started their own development.

I guess with enough money anything can be done however the physical installation might me the least troublesome part and rather getting the electronics to work together between car and transmission.

I hear you, you do all the fabrication, custom bell housing modified drive shaft etc, fit it all up and then the car just goes into limp mode..

there must be a way around this, what's the Trans controller Boss mentions

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by Vesper Martini

I hear you, you do all the fabrication, custom bell housing modified drive shaft etc, fit it all up and then the car just goes into limp mode..

there must be a way around this, what's the Trans controller Boss mentions

Old video but mentions working on a controller for the 10speed auto...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uax1ZlSWXBA&t=33s
And in this they are swapping out a 4speed auto for a 10speed..work in progress.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48KztMB3Zpw

[slowsnake]

Originally Posted by Vesper Martini

I hear you, you do all the fabrication, custom bell housing modified drive shaft etc, fit it all up and then the car just goes into limp mode..

there must be a way around this, what's the Trans controller Boss mentions

It's called "pull all your hair out"...
Or "hit your head with a 4lb lump hammer"....
Or easier to fly to the Sun!..if you go at night you won't get burnt...

Of course I am joshing you, have you thought about contacting the folk who sell TREMEC transmissions, just ask if they could help out as a courtesy!..you may find it's already been done and they could or couldn't help the customer!

www.malwoodauto.com.au


Cheers bWilliam