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Old 11-26-2008, 05:48 PM
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Re: Buying a 6 spd

It is likely the ECU will work OK with the 6 speed, loads of people have put them in.

I'm not too certain of how many may have put in one that uses the DCCD, that's another level of complication. Assuming the DCCD controller "talks" to the gearbox and they get on about their business, I expect all should work OK.

In the SVX the TCU communicates with the ECU. As the gearchanges happen the ECU cuts power [possibly momentarily drops out one side of the flat six, I'm not 100% sure how it works] so that the clutches are saved and the gearchange is smooth. With a manual SVX the ECU does not get this signal, so this communication pattern is not a problem.

However, a problem you will have to overcome is the detente on starting. The engine will not start unless it gets a signal the gearbox is in Neutral or Park. You will have to fool the ECU into "thinking" the auto box is in Neutral.

SFAIK there are possibly two ways to achieve this. The guy putting in your box will probably know how to wire this.

Joe
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