Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller

Jeff Teuton · 08-27-2007, 12:08 PM

Bobby, you are right. When I ran the trucks, we used a 904, but it would have been ok to have the e-shift. I think there are tech meetings @ Indy. Now might be the time to send an email to tech, Len, or someone so that item might be addressed. I assume all the EFI GM cars already have this inasmuch as this was the original design. Does sorta seem to be a funny item.

Michael Beard · 08-27-2007, 12:50 PM

The E-Shift controller is an outside controller, which in my opinion does not have a place in Stock. If those computer-controlled cars can program their factory computer to handle the shifts, -=shrug=-, fine. Otherwise, pull the shifter yourself. It's more fun, anyhoo. If you want your automatic transmission to shift automatically, hands-free, then don't put a manual valve body in it. ;-)

They're fine for other classes where air/electric shifters are permitted. Sounds like a great product, like all of Turbo Action's stuff. This one's just not for Stock, in my opinion.

Just my $.02,

Woodro Josey · 08-27-2007, 05:57 PM

Who with a stick uses a clutch to shift by.

Mylin tell me what shifts the late model cars?

Chad Rhodes · 08-27-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodro Josey

Who with a stick uses a clutch to shift by.

Mylin tell me what shifts the late model cars?

either everyone gets them or no one gets them. thats the only fair way to do it

Michael Beard · 08-27-2007, 06:16 PM

>> As for the safety factor, if you are scared to pull the shifter with the front end hung up

If you're steering with any number of hands with the wheels in the air, umm... you're not doing anything. Pro Stockers drive with one hand. Where does an automatic shifter enter in as a safety device?

While we're talking safety, how about fire jackets mandatory for all drivers running 11.49-quicker?

Woodro Josey · 08-27-2007, 06:25 PM

Michael, what is wrong with the Jacket Rule?

mikev · 08-27-2007, 06:39 PM

I feel that everyone required to wear a helmet should also be required to wear a jacket-that's everyone, right?

As far as the transmissions and e-shifts, no one has mentioned that most of the cars that are now allowed to use the e-shift were not even available with a Turbo 200! Should they have to run a 700R4? Did they have a computer controlled transmission? I've got two stockers that (I think) were available from the factory with a Turbo 200. Why can't I let it shift automatically, whether it's electronically controlled or not? I'd probably make the 2-3 shift manually, anyway, so it's really no different than a Turbo 350 with the auto 1-2 that I'm currently running.

How do you get in touch with Len? E-Mail?

Woodro Josey · 08-27-2007, 06:43 PM

Mike,,,Lens e-mail is limbrogno@nhra.com

Chad, send me an e-mail woodyrace@yahoo.com

LouisJeffery · 08-27-2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodro Josey

Who with a stick uses a clutch to shift by.

Mylin tell me what shifts the late model cars?

Why hasn't anyone answered Woodro's question about stick cars?

Rich Biebel · 08-27-2007, 11:03 PM

I was wondering the same thing about the handshift guys

. My ears been listening to drag cars for many years and the stickshift cars I hear today don't always sound like what was normal years ago.....Maybe my ears are shot

08-27-2007, 12:08 PM	#1
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller Bobby, you are right. When I ran the trucks, we used a 904, but it would have been ok to have the e-shift. I think there are tech meetings @ Indy. Now might be the time to send an email to tech, Len, or someone so that item might be addressed. I assume all the EFI GM cars already have this inasmuch as this was the original design. Does sorta seem to be a funny item.

08-27-2007, 12:50 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller The E-Shift controller is an outside controller, which in my opinion does not have a place in Stock. If those computer-controlled cars can program their factory computer to handle the shifts, -=shrug=-, fine. Otherwise, pull the shifter yourself. It's more fun, anyhoo. If you want your automatic transmission to shift automatically, hands-free, then don't put a manual valve body in it. ;-) They're fine for other classes where air/electric shifters are permitted. Sounds like a great product, like all of Turbo Action's stuff. This one's just not for Stock, in my opinion. Just my $.02, __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-27-2007, 05:57 PM	#3
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller Who with a stick uses a clutch to shift by. Mylin tell me what shifts the late model cars? __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

08-27-2007, 06:16 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller >> As for the safety factor, if you are scared to pull the shifter with the front end hung up If you're steering with any number of hands with the wheels in the air, umm... you're not doing anything. Pro Stockers drive with one hand. Where does an automatic shifter enter in as a safety device? While we're talking safety, how about fire jackets mandatory for all drivers running 11.49-quicker? __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-27-2007, 06:25 PM	#6
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller Michael, what is wrong with the Jacket Rule? __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

08-27-2007, 06:39 PM	#7
mikev Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller I feel that everyone required to wear a helmet should also be required to wear a jacket-that's everyone, right? As far as the transmissions and e-shifts, no one has mentioned that most of the cars that are now allowed to use the e-shift were not even available with a Turbo 200! Should they have to run a 700R4? Did they have a computer controlled transmission? I've got two stockers that (I think) were available from the factory with a Turbo 200. Why can't I let it shift automatically, whether it's electronically controlled or not? I'd probably make the 2-3 shift manually, anyway, so it's really no different than a Turbo 350 with the auto 1-2 that I'm currently running. How do you get in touch with Len? E-Mail? Last edited by mikev; 08-27-2007 at 06:44 PM. Reason: grammer

08-27-2007, 06:43 PM	#8
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller Mike,,,Lens e-mail is limbrogno@nhra.com Chad, send me an e-mail woodyrace@yahoo.com __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

08-27-2007, 11:03 PM	#10
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller I was wondering the same thing about the handshift guys. My ears been listening to drag cars for many years and the stickshift cars I hear today don't always sound like what was normal years ago.....Maybe my ears are shot __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

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