Automatic Transmission (AT) Information and Upgrade Thread - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Apex Chase · 10-08-2012, 09:23 AM

Good thread idea. I vote for "sticky" status.

wlfpck · 10-08-2012, 11:54 AM

Found the thread where SSP is looking for a AT ft86 to use to develop products.

If you are near one of SSP's locations and would like to push the development of automatic transmission parts, click the link I added in the original post and give SSP a call.

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Also... found a good source about torque converters. Will hopefully read and analyze and then make the necessary edits.

Captain Insano · 10-08-2012, 06:07 PM

Nice find on the SSP thread. I would seriously consider, but I'm nowhere near Texas or Minnesota.

@Art_Mighty · 10-08-2012, 11:51 PM

Subscribed!

@Art_Mighty · 10-08-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Good thread idea. I vote for "sticky" status.

+2

MmmHamSandwich · 10-09-2012, 12:09 AM

Wish SSP was closer to be, but I am interested in seeing what they develop none the less. They mention their DCT work, are they planning on a replacement transmission for the 86 or upgrades based on the current model?

I've been pretty happy with the AT so far. Once I have time to learn how to exploit it and what persistent quirks it has I'll be better prepared to offer my feedback. So far its been fun, no major complaints.

wlfpck · 10-09-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Wish SSP was closer to be, but I am interested in seeing what they develop none the less. They mention their DCT work, are they planning on a replacement transmission for the 86 or upgrades based on the current model?

I've been pretty happy with the AT so far. Once I have time to learn how to exploit it and what persistent quirks it has I'll be better prepared to offer my feedback. So far its been fun, no major complaints.

I can't speak for them as I am not part of their company...

However...

I believe that would be working on upgrades for the traditional torque converter automatic. Therefore, they may possibly be looking at upgraded clutch plates, upgraded torque converter, upgraded valve body, upgraded solenoids, etc.

I doubt that they would replace the torque converter AT with a DCT as that would require a LOT of work in terms of controlling the transmission and messing with the ECU.

But again... just my hypothesis.

Also...

Thanks for the people that wanted to see this stickied. Having it stickied would be awesome. The support is great and I am planning to update some stuff this weekend. Also taking a look at a fr-s this weekend as well.

MVJ1975 · 10-09-2012, 08:47 AM

In on this as well (go figure)!

Captain Insano · 10-09-2012, 09:18 AM

Good luck with your vehicle acquisition this weekend wlfpck!! Hope you get one.

I also vote for this thread to be stickied. This has a TON of good info already and it's just getting started.

wlfpck · 10-09-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Insano

Good luck with your vehicle acquisition this weekend wlfpck!! Hope you get one.

I also vote for this thread to be stickied. This has a TON of good info already and it's just getting started.

Lol hoping I get it. Not really sure yet. As I just graduated, I think it may be more financially responsible for me to wait a bit. Especially since I paid all of my tuition through part time jobs and internships/co-ops. That and my tC is completely paid off. So... Not really quite sure if I should be jumping straight in. haha.

Thanks for the feedback!

russv · 10-09-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Anyone know if the IS250 or 350 has launch control? That would be a start.

I also have an IS 250- no launch control

wlfpck · 10-09-2012, 11:04 PM

I have added a source that is absolutely awesome for the torque converter section. I will be summarizing it later.

Also... I have added a section for high horsepower / high torque builds with the automatic transmission.

For this section, I would like to keep it to people who are past the point of I/H/E, pulley, etc. On a generic basis, it would be more of turbo, supercharged, nitrous builds. N/A builds that are beyond just bolt ons will work as well.

The point is to document the builds so that they can be a reference.

Also...

If someone can do this for me...

If you look at the sticker on the driver side door jam, there should be a black sticker with a bar code on it. On that sticker, will have the actual transmission code on it.

Look for "A/TM: XXX/YYYYY".

The part that is "YYYYY" is the transmission code.

kwood9000 · 10-09-2012, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlfpck

I have added a source that is absolutely awesome for the torque converter section. I will be summarizing it later.

Also... I have added a section for high horsepower / high torque builds with the automatic transmission.

For this section, I would like to keep it to people who are past the point of I/H/E, pulley, etc. On a generic basis, it would be more of turbo, supercharged, nitrous builds. N/A builds that are beyond just bolt ons will work as well.

The point is to document the builds so that they can be a reference.

Also...

If someone can do this for me...

If you look at the sticker on the driver side door jam, there should be a black sticker with a bar code on it. On that sticker, will have the actual transmission code on it.

Look for "A/TM: XXX/YYYYY".

The part that is "YYYYY" is the transmission code.

I see "Transmission Type: TX6A8GD90A".

wlfpck · 10-10-2012, 12:15 AM

Damn... on my tC it says U241E which is the auto transmission in use.

Unless that entire code is the transmission code... Good stuff. Thanks for checking!

....

Edited...

kwood9000. Thanks for checking and grabbing that transmission code. I was a little shocked as to how long that code was. :P

This code applies to the BRZ and the FR-S. From initial preliminary research... the cost of the transmission alone is about $2500 - $3500.

10-08-2012, 11:54 AM	#16
wlfpck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2015 GTI Location: OH, TX, IL Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Found the thread where SSP is looking for a AT ft86 to use to develop products. If you are near one of SSP's locations and would like to push the development of automatic transmission parts, click the link I added in the original post and give SSP a call. ------ Also... found a good source about torque converters. Will hopefully read and analyze and then make the necessary edits. __________________ 2013 GTI - Gone 2015 GTI

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MmmHamSandwich You know you want it. Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: RVA Posts: 705 Thanks: 160 Thanked 327 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Wish SSP was closer to be, but I am interested in seeing what they develop none the less. They mention their DCT work, are they planning on a replacement transmission for the 86 or upgrades based on the current model? I've been pretty happy with the AT so far. Once I have time to learn how to exploit it and what persistent quirks it has I'll be better prepared to offer my feedback. So far its been fun, no major complaints. __________________ The Following User _________ Stay_Puft(09-13-2014) Says Thank You to MmmHamSandwich For This Useful Post:

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wlfpck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2015 GTI Location: OH, TX, IL Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have added a source that is absolutely awesome for the torque converter section. I will be summarizing it later. Also... I have added a section for high horsepower / high torque builds with the automatic transmission. For this section, I would like to keep it to people who are past the point of I/H/E, pulley, etc. On a generic basis, it would be more of turbo, supercharged, nitrous builds. N/A builds that are beyond just bolt ons will work as well. The point is to document the builds so that they can be a reference. Also... If someone can do this for me... If you look at the sticker on the driver side door jam, there should be a black sticker with a bar code on it. On that sticker, will have the actual transmission code on it. Look for "A/TM: XXX/YYYYY". The part that is "YYYYY" is the transmission code. __________________ 2013 GTI - Gone 2015 GTI

10-10-2012, 12:15 AM	#28
wlfpck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2015 GTI Location: OH, TX, IL Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Damn... on my tC it says U241E which is the auto transmission in use. Unless that entire code is the transmission code... Good stuff. Thanks for checking! .... Edited... kwood9000. Thanks for checking and grabbing that transmission code. I was a little shocked as to how long that code was. :P This code applies to the BRZ and the FR-S. From initial preliminary research... the cost of the transmission alone is about $2500 - $3500. __________________ 2013 GTI - Gone 2015 GTI Last edited by wlfpck; 10-10-2012 at 09:44 AM.

10-08-2012, 09:23 AM	#15
Apex Chase El Presidente Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: it like I stole it! Location: Shelbyville, Ky Posts: 205 Thanks: 82 Thanked 117 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good thread idea. I vote for "sticky" status.

10-08-2012, 06:07 PM	#17
Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice find on the SSP thread. I would seriously consider, but I'm nowhere near Texas or Minnesota.

10-09-2012, 09:18 AM	#23
Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good luck with your vehicle acquisition this weekend wlfpck!! Hope you get one. I also vote for this thread to be stickied. This has a TON of good info already and it's just getting started.

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