8 speed swap

[BADHEMI1]

Well I changed the shifter type and noticed no immediate change. The gear indicator stopped at 6, just as before. I also enabled Performance Pages, which also didn't work. So we will see if everything is unchanged within a few days and change it back if nothing worked.

I think it might have to be done in instrumentation controls. Something with the gauge cluster controls maybe.

 

[1SLwLS1]

I think it might have to be done in instrumentation controls. Something with the gauge cluster controls maybe.

I poked around in there and didn't see anything relevant but I will try again.

 

[BADHEMI1]

im in the process of getting setup with alfa OBD im going to try also. I wish Russell could figure that out for us... i for sure would pay extra for that to work

 

[emjohn4]

I'd like it as well.

This summer I am going to send him my TCU to flash the calibration that will allow manual shifting...the gear readout would be nice; but the manual shifting will be great regardless.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Sound German Automotive​

From recent work with a 2013 and up Ram ecu calibrations. I will now be offering reprogramming for 8 speed swaps. This will only be with HPTuners. So if you are using other tuning equipment you will have to change. But if not this will allow you to keep everything else as it was in the ecu calibration. This should be easier and cheaper than replacing the ecu or reprogramming with factory 8 speed calibration. Savings would be not having to buy an ecu, or reprogram and not having to pay for new credits and of course time in reloading your modifications into your ecu. BCM reprogramming is still required with a device like Alpha OBD. Price for the changes will be 250.00. You can email me your HPTuners file or send me your ecu. Additional charges for me to license and edit your ECU if you send it in will apply and shipping. Shifter connector From Dodge 68429697AA. Transmission connector 68305267AA. Star connector x2 68137881AA. BCM 68440528AA but just one terminal is needed.

 

[1SLwLS1]

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Is this new or different from what he previously offered for reprogramming of the ECU?

 

[1SLwLS1]

Is this new or different from what he previously offered for reprogramming of the ECU?

I asked Russell on the FB page and this update is for those with 2013+ to be able to reprogram your existing ECU to communicate with the 8HP70 without needing the PCS module (like I have). My existing setup has modifications to the ECU to turn-off/ignore the lack of the expected 65RFE and to take basic information the PCS computer, which communicates with the 8HP70 TCM.

It sounds like you would need to make your own wiring modifications and harness, but would not require the $1X00 harness/computer.

 

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Turbo Lamik 8HP TCU Modification Ryutech PCB INSTALL (SORT OF)

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ZF 8HP 45/70 TCM modification with Ryutech PCB

Introduction on how to open and modify 8HP TCM for standalone gearbox control unit.Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/RyutechAutomotive

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[1SLwLS1]

Turbo Lamik 8HP TCU Modification Ryutech PCB INSTALL (SORT OF)

Turbo Lamik 8HP TCU Modification Ryutech PCB INSTALL (SORT OF)Ryutech board is available here - https://ebay.us/NmojmiTurbo Lamik Video - https://www.youtube...

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ZF 8HP 45/70 TCM modification with Ryutech PCB

Introduction on how to open and modify 8HP TCM for standalone gearbox control unit.Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/RyutechAutomotive

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I am glad I didn't have to do all of that to get the PCS standalone controller working!