TCI’s Transmission Controller Gives More Opportunities to Automotive Tuners
Enhanced customization capability is one of the main advantages of modern cars that are computer-operated, but what should be done when the computer’s ability reaches its limits? When we are talking about gear shifting characteristics of modern cars, it is recommended to consider the TCU 2.0 Transmission Controller provided by TCI. This solution gives a user 100% transmission operation.
The main objective of TCI engineers was to
design a flexible controller, which could be set up with the help of a notebook
computer and would provide professional tuners an efficient solution to work
with a wide range of automatic transmissions. The controller makes you in
charge of all operational characteristics of the gear shifting unit, so it can
be easily adjusted to work with a variety of applications and hp rates.
Dave Henninger, the representative of TCI, said
that the company wanted to hit the market with highly efficient and reliable controller.
This solution is intended for well-known GM and Ford gearboxes. But thanks to
all advanced features implemented in this unit, it can be adjusted for application
in automatics. What distinguishes the TCU 2.0 from its standard analogs is its
software efficiency. TCI engineers wanted to guarantee compatibility of this
unit with a wide range of gearboxes and platforms.
Mr. Henninger claims that the software will tune
the whole system to meet even the most specific requirements. There are several
speed inputs and outputs that can be adjusted in various manners. For instance,
if you have any particular solenoid outputs you can set them to operate as
needed. The control operates on the basis of CAN Bus protocol, so it is compatible
with a wide range of devices besides FAST XFI.
The new controller is able to operate with
practically any hp level application. With the help of this solution, tuning
professionals get access to the TC lockup mechanism. Thus, it is possible to
lock the gearbox up in various gears and even lock up between shifts as well.
Learn more about TCI Automotive and its
transmission products
The controller from TCI gives tuning specialists a large room for maneuver when it comes to gear shifting, allowing them to experiment a lot with the transmission performance. A stock ECU only allows you to change specific parameters and places restrictions on the extent of these changes. With the TCU 2.0, you can separate the controls from the ECU and take matters into your own hands.
