SSP A960E Transmission Upgrades
 

South Side Performance’s history comes with many years of working in the aftermarket industry around the world. SSP is offering a new and exciting performance parts line up for the BRZ/FRS A960E automatic transmission. These components are another line of SSP products that protect vital drive train parts, to support high horsepower BRZ/FRS’s.

The number one problem that we saw with this transmission is the amount of internal heat it generates. Excessive heat has shown premature wear on clutch friction plates, and warping of the steel clutch plates. Our first project was to build a high performance transmission cooling system.

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This looks pretty sweet guys! Do you have any pics of it installed? Our fabricator just purchased an FRS with an auto. I will pass this on to him.

How about upgrades for the guys with manual transmissions?

This is awesome news. While I may be a bit away from needing this, it is definitely in plans for down the road

SSP focuses exclusively on DCT transmissions. There are many clutch/flywheel/short shifter upgrades available for the MT.

I currently run SSP clutches in my 450whp EvoX MR (which has a twin-clutch transmission).

SSP is one of the leading manufacturers in twin-clutch specific technology. Just google their results in the Ralliart, EvoX and GTR platforms.

This is a HUGE move forward in the FRS/BRZ community and will allow the AT guys to run some big power.

DSG will be carrying the full SSP line-up for the AT.

@DeliciousTuning you may be interested in this.

About time.

So can we get some details?

What temperatures were the modified cars running in the tranny? How much power were they running? What were they running?!

Finally! Now how about that higher-stall torque converter?

Fabulous - love to see things starting to be released for the AT. Thanks SSP!! :thanks::happyanim:

I don't need this yet, but when I get ready to make more power I will be calling.

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Here are a few pictures of how the cooler is positioned in the vehicle. Technical data will be available shortly.
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I placed this thread info in the AT thread!

These clutch plates below came out of a BRZ with around 3000 miles on it. As you can see the primary clutch plates are burned up. This BRZ was outfitted with a turbo charger. You can see what the high heat and added horsepower is doing to this transmission.
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What kind of power will the transmission with cooler hold?

A transmission cooler has nothing to do with power...more power generates higher temps if that's what you mean. On that note:

The SSP coolers are able to keep temperatures down in race applications on very high hp EvoX/GTR's. I'd imagine they will be just as efficient for cooling in this application.

Hmmm..... All these on top of the "man pedal delete".....

Welcome to the party

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Really hate reminding my self i cant get a ferrari or a benz with a proper clickti clack gear box anymore :brokenheart: even with the amazing technology provided, i can assure you guys nothing feels as good as rowing through a proper gearbox

Do they have plans for firming up manual mode?

Hmm, nice to see more options for our platform

Great news! Glad to see SSP push through with this!

It's been a lonngggg time in the works lol. There are still no pricing or final details out however.

Little bit of a difference between those transmissions and the "slush box" in these cars though...

That is one nice looking kit.
I predict a lot of jaws dropping when the price comes out.
That much goodness is not going to be cheap to produce.

Haha! Agreed, however adding these SSP parts and being able to up the power/hopefully AT tuning, you should really get things going.

My point was, almost all cars are going to be DCT/CVT in the near future.

I completely agree about the "fun" factor with a MT but performance can never be matched with a DCT. The time difference between shifts, even a good MT shifter, is huge over 6 gears.

SSP A960E Modified Torque Converter
Stall is raised 500-700 RPM above factory specifications, thus helping to get the turbocharged BRZ/FRS's off the line quicker.
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A960E Torque Converter Specifications:


Line pressure (Fluid temperature): 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
Engine idling
D position
350 to 430 kPa (3.6 to 4.4 kgf/cm2, 51 to 62 psi)
R position
480 to 590 kPa (4.9 to 6.0 kgf/cm2, 70 to 86 psi)
Line pressure (Fluid temperature): 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
At stall speed (Throttle valve fully open)
D position
1230 to 1350 kPa (12.5 to 13.8 kgf/cm2, 178 to 196 psi)
R position
1400 to 1620 kPa (14.3 to 16.5 kgf/cm2, 203 to 235 psi)
Engine stall speed
D position
2540 +/- 150 rpm
Time lag
N → D position
Less than 1.2 seconds
N → R position
Less than 1.5 seconds
Engine idle speed (A/C OFF)
N position
650 to 750 r/min

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I kind of disagree with that. The DCT is still not refined and has some way to go. The weight and the getting into first gear are always things I hated on MOST Dcts.(and I've tried a lot )


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Awaiting the announcement! Just glad the AT owners got some great mods coming.

I disagree with that lol...

I'm running a hair over 3 seconds (3.15) 0-62mph with my DCT. First gear has no delay and shifts are REALLY hard. Like neck snapping each shift unless I'm WOT. That's actually not even with "true" launch control either. I have proper launch control installed now and I'm hoping to break the 3.0 second mark for 0-62mph next spring :D

It's all about tuning, particularly in the SST (EvoX/Ralliart/GTR world). Once tuning is available for the AT on this platform, it'll be very potent.

The cooler looks like a great piece. At the moment Is there any plans for stronger internals?

sent from my locker... help!

I'm not talking about shift times, my stock F1 trans shifts pretty quick and I do 3.x with it stock. What I meant is going into first is clumsy it's something hard to explain in words but if you work with DCT you should know. It's like your in natural and then you get into first suddenly. Happens with the PDK and the ferraris F1 a lot but not that concerning with the golfs Dsg.

Weight though is still an issue of dcts


I'm not a hater ofc DCT don't get me wrong, I love my Ferrari gearbox but it's sad to not have that interaction with your car


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So what is the factory stall speed?

Would this benefit NA cars?

This is a must for me!!

This AT mod pron must be censored from the Internets. My wallet is crying for mercy after each post showing upgrades for my AT.

:drool:

Ditto that. I will be staying NA... And I have been fighting the modification bug, but seeing this stuff for the AT and also considering my plans for a final drive change has my savings account nervous about losing some weight. I think this AT is already awesome for a slushbox AT, very sophisticated "do-it-all" trans for lazy daily driving but also aggressive shifts in sport auto or manual mode. Couple what I already consider a great AT with the SSP mods coming and a 4.88 final drive with these AT gear ratios, my mouth is watering.

So what is the factory stall speed?

Would this benefit NA cars?

The BRZ/FRS have a factory stall of 2540 +/- 150 rpm
A stall would benefit both a turbo or N/A car.

YEEEEEEEEESSS!!!!!!!! :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

I know the FRS/BRZ automatic tranny market isn't as big as the gtr, m3, and porsche pdk system, BUT just want to thank you guys for developing these gorgeous parts that I will definitely purchase when released.

One question, do you think that this transmission will ever have the ability to be launched from a dig safely? Of course down the road when you and other companies (hopefully) put out parts for the automatic in the future?

So, anything other than the cooler and torque converter on the way? :bellyroll:

I am curious if you have upgraded a valve body yet for quicker shifting and if so how has the trans controller dealt with it? Have you messed with modifying any pressures yet as well? Higher flow solenoids?

Sure wish @EcuTek sees this and changes there mind from the tuning front.