I'm replacing my manual tranny for an auto(4r70w). My car is a 2001 Mustang GT.
Where can I get an aftermarket automatic transmission controller? I'm wary of junkyard computers being fried(electrically). I also would like to adjust the transmission shifts.
Baumann is still around. I found what I want for $550 including wire harness. More than I want to pay but reasonable priced.
This controller adjusts shift points and firmness too.
Thanks guys
Bauman makes a controller, so do a couple of other places - Bauman is the cheapest. The cheapest thing to do is get a junkyard ECU and a tranny harness - it also happens to be the best thing to do. Adding a chip/tuner will do anything you neeed. Nothing compares to the flexibility you get with a factory ECU. I run a Bauman because I have to - way too much torque for the factory processor to handle. I have yanked tons of processors from junkyards and have never have had one bad. Usually the cars are there because they were wrecked,not because the ECU fried...
Anyone know what ECU years will work for my car? My body style is from 99-04. I learned long ago not to assume.
I'm not sure on the terminology but I need the car computer. Powertrain Control Module (PCM?).
A predator or xcal will do what you want. I believe diablo and sct can write you a custom tune to modify your factory ECU and enable its automatic trans controls.
Ideally, get one from the same year car you have - Ford made subtle changes through the years and it involves the least amount of hassle - NUX1, NUX2 are two from your year with AT. MHS1, MHS2, MEW1 would probably work OK too.
Either that or get a chip to shut off PATS - we do that all the time for people. Depends whatever is cheaper - towing and dealer vs. chip. Plus with a chip you get a performance boost.