Just a heads up. The turbolamik controller is so much easier to get going. Seems like the HTG is more aimed at very expierenced techs. Where even a muppet like me can get a lamik controller working.
@jacobmoses3712
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Zero to 60. I was just about to link to one of your videos
@twitchkillgod2985
Жыл бұрын
He’s been very helpful even deciding myself to get one
@ozmanbalfas2810
2 ай бұрын
i need this trans to swap my innova diesel 4 cylinder, if i use turbolamik, can i still also use the engine ecu to get my abs still working?
@Buckna1
Жыл бұрын
Haha wow. This takes me back. Couple 3am nights before i cracked a tantrum and changed controllers. Now went 8hp with turbo lamik and it's flawless and amazing. Reach out if you want. Been there brother.
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Honestly I hear nothing but good things about Lamik, and lots of stories like yours. If I ever try 8hp again it'll be with Lamik next time.
@jeffarchibald3837
Жыл бұрын
I was going to buy HTG. I asked them about your case. No answer, now no sale. Thanks.
@ryanpitcher64
Жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of this swap myself. It'll be the second we've done but, luckily, we found a guy willing to program the TCU for our purposes. Also using MS3 pro. Next step is to figure out the paddle shifting as both swaps are in RX8's.
@mechanicandthesloth459
Жыл бұрын
Oh man!! Keep pushing through! Hope to see it running soon
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man I'll get there soon✊️
@michaelcleary5205
3 ай бұрын
Did a 8hp swap on a 335D BMW and we used the can tcu model we had to cut out some wires but we got it working
@Kahnklingon84
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this update for my s13. Looking forward to the outcome. Cheers
@karlschroen392
Жыл бұрын
I run sound german automotives kit on my 8hp70 swapped 2013 charger. My car works and drives like a stock car and the trans can be tuned using hptuners like its a newer charger. It was very easy to install and setup, and it can be used with any engine, but it only works with chrysler 8hp transmissions.
@DreadPirateBob
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, I'm looking into an 8hp70 swap in my Bel Air using sound German
@jacobmoses3712
Жыл бұрын
Have you come across the Turbo Lamik system for these transmissions? Their TCM replaces the factory one and there's a controller which is programmable. I see a comment from Zero to 60 below. Check out his videos. He has converted Nissan S15, BMWs and even a Toyota Land Cruiser
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Yes I think Lamik is probably the way to go for these👌 I'm hoping Maxxecu will one day begin supporting the 8hp trans like they already do the DCT, that would be a gamechanger tbh
@mw5461
Жыл бұрын
It's got so popular in the uk for around 4500 it can be done with some extra gearbox cooling added
@Sultzi
Жыл бұрын
One good option for these 8HP is Canformance CANTCU. This way you dont' need to touch mechatronics or wirings inside the transmission. Everything works like oem because this uses oem controller and oem controller safetys. At the moment it works with (from aftermarket ecus) atleast with maxxecu and megasquirt integration is on the way coming. Works also with different bmw's. Turbolamik is good option if you need more motorsport oriented controller (virtual clutch etc), because there is limitations with cantcu and original controller inside the transmission (due different safety reasons).
@marioandultrachap
Жыл бұрын
Well my question is with the CANTCU is what about lockup? Like If I have a turbo and I need to be able to drive or launch at a higher rpm when taking off so the turbo can spool. I heard turbolamik can change the lookup while CANTCU can't? Is it really needed that much or am I missing something?
@witcher71
Жыл бұрын
What's the Seems Legit Garage guy's doing? They've got a few swaps under their belt now. I'm rooting for you because you are cutting a trail for the rest of us who want to do this this swap. Always need to perform a pull test after installing wires and pins into connectors.
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support man. I'll get it done in time and share all along the way✊️
@dbc105
Жыл бұрын
I've been doing some reseach for one of these, while I'm not interested in a racing type app I'm more in the line of an '80s Dodge D150 and the advantage in towing with the near 5.0 1st and the high torque rating. And like what Zero was saying, the research I've done all points to the Turbo Lamik. From what I understand it is stand alone and doesn't need CAN so it doesn't tie to any other PCM. It also removes some of the shift restrictions in the On-Trans controller. Now this is the way I understand it and I could be wrong or things may have changed so do your own reseach but it is $1200 and it is not hard to find people using it. There is one guy I've seen on YT that has the 8HP in his BB Chevelle and he rolled his own controller. The is no info on how he did it but if you know anything at all about and Arduino and good without auto shifting it really wouldn't be too hard to set up. The build an auto shift you would need a lot more logic. There are guys shifting 4L80s with toogle switches so I woudl say nothing is out of reach. Whatever you do good luck with it.
@jake3085
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, if your issue is that the gearbox isn’t responding too anything you do with the controller or whatever else, then you might have the same issue that i had that cost me an entire day too figured out, and once I figured it out i felt really dumb. My issue was that the ring lock thingy on the 16 pin gearbox loom connector was actually on the wrong part of the plug, this meant that i could plug it in, turn the lock ring and lock the connector in place, BUT the actual plug wasn’t deep enough in the gearbox so none of the pins were making contact with the gearbox pins. Such a simple overlooked problem that maybe hopefully will be your issue too. Good luck
@jake3085
Жыл бұрын
Wrote this comment before watching the rest of the video haha 🤦♂️
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Thanks though I had a similar problem with the plug originally too lol
@Mp-jw1qg
11 ай бұрын
both of my 8hp swap cars are great. htg is trash so if youre using that controller, thats what ur issues are lol the lamik tcu kicks ass. those guys have great support.
@bobbyleescott
Жыл бұрын
Hey Fred, I feel your pain about the poor customer service. I am a looking at the HTG wiki and its poorly written compared to something like Holley or other large manufacturer's. With that being said did you try walking through the wiki step by step for configuration? It tells you every table the needs to be configured and how to choose base values before the GCU can start self learning. I might be able to offer some configuration help if HTG is too laggy
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the offer I appreciate that! I probably didnt follow the manual perfectly, I found it a bit hard to follow and missing a lot of further explanation and examples that I needed to see but that' sjust me, I'm probably not advanced enough to just take it and run with it
@bobbyleescott
Жыл бұрын
@@FredAllenBurge I work in tech and read technical manuals all day and it was hard for me to follow. It's definitely not you!
@brandontalkmitt4596
Жыл бұрын
Don't give up. We are rooting for you. Be grateful that people are taking the time to show you some stuff. It can be frustrating , but take a step back and take a break then dive back in.
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good advice. I am indeed very grateful for everyone's help I hope I said so in the video, just frustrated is all.
@bluecollargarage8975
Жыл бұрын
I’m contemplating on going awd with the 8hp or go with the tr6060 using an adapter and tbss transfer case
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Both good choices but two polar opposites! Good luck with either path you take
@TurboLamikUS
10 ай бұрын
I was hoping you gave TurboLamik a try. Our TCU works great and we have many happy customers. Greg
@FredAllenBurge
10 ай бұрын
Yes next time I will definitely be trying your TCU
@29macvneil29
Жыл бұрын
Have you looked into the turbo lamik controller for this zero to 60 have some good content on getting these running with after market ecus also
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Yes it seems he's had very good luck with lamik
@BeefSupremeAviation
7 ай бұрын
Have you looked into Seems Legit Garage out of Detroit? They use the HTG controller for both the 8HP70 and BMW 7 speed DCT
@FredAllenBurge
7 ай бұрын
Yes that's where I bought all of my HTG parts and trans adapter and shifter. Support is through HTG though and it sucked bad, sadly.
@michaeljones1410
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes a rant can be cathartic.
@zer0luink
11 ай бұрын
Im having the exact same issue. Ive contacted him and hes contacted me as well and still havent had him check my GCU yet. Sucks i had the car running great and then all of a sudden the car started not wanting to shift. So im just stuck now not able to drive my car because i cant get any help
@schmitty_luv
Жыл бұрын
Where one person says it’s a great transmission….the people tuning and rebuilding the transmissions hate it as a transmission lol…Basically nothing is perfect. But the aspect you brought up regarding the keeping engine/turbo spooled and in the “powerband” would be the most rewarding ……do you have a data logger like a draggy to compare results between transmissions? Have you spoken with Trifan Catalin in Romania pretty sure he has a pro drift car with this kind of transmission on turbo v8 also.
@schmitty_luv
Жыл бұрын
This is the channel kzitem.info/news/bejne/uIh_yXmcb35zeYY
@schmitty_luv
Жыл бұрын
Or here is another video of 8hp70 transmission going down kzitem.infoHD-cO_aaJfs?feature=share maybe you can get something formal going with their team and the ECU company they use.
@supadavee30
Жыл бұрын
Man, I really wanted to do this swap too
@parisbmw320
Жыл бұрын
8HP70 installed on my bmw e46 but with different controller. 50000km on it so far. plug and play, as factory
@sdagoespro
Жыл бұрын
But you have Turbolamik TCU 😁
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
How does it communicate with the engine? Does it not require TPS, RPM, MAP, etc?
@sdagoespro
Жыл бұрын
@@FredAllenBurge we supply those via CAN from factory ECU
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
@@sdagoespro ok, so it's the same as HTG does. I doubt it's as easy and plug and play as he said though.
@parisbmw320
Жыл бұрын
@@FredAllenBurge We use canbus for communication entirely
@briangammey2189
8 ай бұрын
I want to do this swap in my truck. Where did you buy your adapter for the ls? Want to sell the whole setup?
@FredAllenBurge
8 ай бұрын
You can buy it from Adamat, I sold this one already
@bentompkins
Жыл бұрын
Stick with it, don't forget your a pioneer! Thanks for the honest video
@wgreen340
Жыл бұрын
Ok come bro u need to ditch megasquirt and go either Holley or maxxecu. Ur no longer in the plug and play world.and for your experiences turbo lamik is probably ur go to as well and trade or sell the htg to a bimmer build
@sircefiro
Жыл бұрын
Total cost is higher than most think
@johnnys.9040
Жыл бұрын
Must be an LS issue, if you're a BMW owner, still go for that 8hp70 swap, much better than the old 6hp's and the weaker 8hp's
@fayobam_mech_tronics
Жыл бұрын
With these things everybody swear by the turbolamik controller
@supadavee30
Жыл бұрын
Have you thought about the TURBOLAMIK TCU?
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I've heard good things about it but I'd need to see a video like this one showing what it's actually like to live with before considering it! The HTG is potentially really good though, if I can get past this whole set up phase
@DK-421
Жыл бұрын
@@FredAllenBurge look at Zero to 60 channel. They use the Turbo Lamik and have had amazing results.
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
@@DK-421 thank you
@armandosealey2632
Жыл бұрын
Check out (zero to sixty) videos on KZitem. Various turbolamik installs and detailed info that could probably help with you tcu. Keep your chin up, you'll get it done.
@Mohamad_tarakji
2 ай бұрын
He should’ve went with turbo lmick
@Pg-xs4tr
4 ай бұрын
Do research before jumping into something. Especially something like a transmission swap with a standalone controller.
@maxkern4741
8 ай бұрын
If you decide to part ways with the HTG gear I'll take it off your hands!
@FredAllenBurge
8 ай бұрын
I only have the GCU left
@armandosealey2632
Жыл бұрын
You picked the wrong tcu, turbolamik is the one, lots of videos with installation and proven good results
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
Same with HTG honestly but nobody makes videos like this about when it doesnt go so smooth and I 100% guarantee Lamik has similar issues just nobidy wants to make a video like this, I will though✊️
@aaabbb9953
Жыл бұрын
@@FredAllenBurge No, lamik dont have those issues... It work like oem after installing, even without tune.
@bluestripes1
9 ай бұрын
even with a bad solenoid power wire in your harness? turbo lamik will work? lmao@@aaabbb9953
@Monstero5o
4 ай бұрын
Turbolamik ECu only.
@gdrozd555
Жыл бұрын
I might be able to help
@4funner66
9 ай бұрын
Bro. Turbolamik. That’s allll I have to say haha
@FredAllenBurge
9 ай бұрын
Ya that's what I've learned haha next time next time
@4funner66
9 ай бұрын
@@FredAllenBurge did you ever get this car sorted out? Rooting for you after seeing this video, you’re so close!
@FredAllenBurge
9 ай бұрын
@4funner66 ya itxs working great now, just did an epic 150 mile rally in Arkansas yesterday! I paused the 8hp70 swap put in a T56 and really enjoy the car a lot now. (I'll use the 8hp70 in a future project)
@milanuddin
Жыл бұрын
Should of used a turbolamik controller.
@FredAllenBurge
Жыл бұрын
So I've learned!
@alperileri
10 ай бұрын
buy one turbolamik tcu and close this channel.
@aaabbb9953
Жыл бұрын
First of all - destroy this HTG shit - install turbolamik TCU, no stupid wirings, problems after installing etc. Gearbox is working like oem and it is self learning. Have fun...
@feelgoodhorizon4084
7 ай бұрын
You should not relay on customer service or youtubers for a "DIY" project no one but yourself put their hands on. If you don't know how, then pay someone who does and support people who do. If you have to ask, dont. Making a diy project and expect others to help you in time/labor for free is asking way too much of said company who did nothing but sell you a part. People who try these things do nothing but stress part companies out (most are side/hobby jobs) and make them quit (motorsport parts are not an effective way to make money compared to other things you can do with the same machinery used now) the only ones that lost out are the costumers due to a dying aftermarket.
@FredAllenBurge
7 ай бұрын
There's almost zero tuners for these in the USA and none anywhere near me.
@henrik1743
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, there are a lot of people doing 8HP70 swaps in Sweden at the moment with good succes, you should try and ask them, we are very helpful :) Nissejarnet on YT did a DCT swap in his e30
@aaabbb9953
Жыл бұрын
sweden dct swap is probably working on maxxecu (canformance gearbox unit, that is emulating oem bmw ecu so you can use maxxecustandalone.)
@henrik1743
Жыл бұрын
@@aaabbb9953 yeah a lot of people in the nordics have used maxecu for ageees, since M50 Turbo days
@aaabbb9953
Жыл бұрын
@@henrik1743 yep, so they arent using htg for dct... maxxecu have built in gearbox control unit in their standalone engine ecus
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