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S10Wildside
March 2nd, 2011, 11:03 PM
We're working on a tap signal interface module to easily make generic open/closed tap up/down switches compatible with the T42 and T43 TCMs. Being that the T42 and T43 are used with Gen IV (58x) systems only, this will be part of the EFI Connection 58x lineup.

http://www.eficonnection.com/temp/tapinterfaceartwork_small.jpg

Here's a test (8mb video):
www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/videos/tapshiftinterfacetest.wmv

5/3/2011 EDIT...here is the completed module. EFI# 110-00025 (http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/ItemDetails.aspx?ItemId=1050).

http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/images/TapSignalModule.jpg

ScarabEpic22
March 3rd, 2011, 09:02 AM
That would be aweseome! Swaps galore will have tap shift access now!

BTW, the T42 was used with 24x E40s for 05-06, might make a difference integrating an E40 vs E38/67.

swingtan
March 3rd, 2011, 09:38 AM
looks great!

as a side note, the T42 and T43 are also used with the Bosch controllers on the Holden V6's.

Simon.

GAMEOVER
March 3rd, 2011, 03:16 PM
This is cool...:D

Highlander
March 3rd, 2011, 04:23 PM
I wonder if we could adapt a t43 to an LT1

L31Sleeper
March 3rd, 2011, 05:07 PM
I wonder if we could adapt a t43 to an LT1

I believe so.

Highlander
March 3rd, 2011, 05:08 PM
How so? That would be WICKED... i already have the ls1 ecu in there.

L31Sleeper
March 3rd, 2011, 05:20 PM
With a 58x wheel you can run a E38 and T43

S10Wildside
March 6th, 2011, 12:29 AM
A little more about this. The solution will use a Delphi header/connector and CNC milled aluminum enclosure. We are avoiding a generic plastic project box with wire leads to solder to. The module will include an unassembled 6 cavity Delphi Micro-Pack 100 connector. Run your wires to it and make a nice connection.

http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/images/micropack_100_6cavity_black_female_alt01.jpg

S10Wildside
March 6th, 2011, 12:30 AM
That would be aweseome! Swaps galore will have tap shift access now!

BTW, the T42 was used with 24x E40s for 05-06, might make a difference integrating an E40 vs E38/67.
Good call, but I'm not aware of any tap shift enabled 24x vehicles. Might be able to use the newer (58x) TCM calibration with the E40? Not sure if the calibrations will be compatible. That's going to be a trial/error test for sure.

S10Wildside
March 6th, 2011, 01:37 AM
I wonder if we could adapt a t43 to an LT1
There are a few problems with this...
- The T43 requires CAN communications and the LS1 PCM has no provision for CAN.
- No one makes a torque converter to mate the 6L80E or 6L90E to an early SBC or LT1.
- A Gen IV controller (58x) will require a 4x cam signal. The only solution is a 4x reluctor for a Vortec distributor (http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/ItemDetails.aspx?ItemId=807).

http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/images/4x_Cam_Reluctor_300w.jpg

Unfortunately the 4x cam signal solution in the front of the LT1 did not work, so LT1 owners will have to use the Vortec distributor. TPIS makes a MiniRam for the LT1 and it has a distributor hole.

Highlander
March 6th, 2011, 04:31 AM
Ouch... I would have thought it could work, just like the one you designed for me...

Oh well... :) The E38 spits out data so fast it's ridiculous... All we need it to be perfect would be a moates chip in there!

TBMSport
March 16th, 2011, 08:16 AM
*subscribing*

S10Wildside
April 5th, 2011, 09:06 PM
Update.

Here's the prototype enclosure...before anodize and artwork.

http://www.eficonnection.com/temp/prototype_tap_enclosure.jpg

S10Wildside
May 3rd, 2011, 01:45 AM
Here is the completed module. EFI# 110-00025 (http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/ItemDetails.aspx?ItemId=1050).

http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/images/TapSignalModule.jpg