Any push button start kits or parts?

[69greyghost]

Hey guys are there any push button start kits or parts that work well with gen 1 f bodies? I am looking for something That will work for ls motors and a regular sbc or bbc. I am really just putting out feelers to see what others already have and like using. Thanks again guys, everyone has been really supportive and I really appreciate that.

[kochevy67]

Phantom products has a push button start kit.

[Mark68]

I own a '68 RS/SS Camaro and installed a push button start from the below company. It works great and I get stares at all the car shows when people find out I have a push button start in a 1st gen camaro.

http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/

[3_z28camaro]

I ended up getting one of these from Matt's Classic Bowties. MCB usually has the best deals. I have not installed it yet though. It may be on the more expensive side but if you need a new column it is a good choice.

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0004/s0002

[scott_fx]

i have been working on a prototype with a twist. instead of just pushbutton it is a fingerprint scanner. As i coded it now, it'll read your fingerprint and then enable a push button. Then you can crank the engine by pushing the button. After the engine is done cranking then you release the button. To turn it off, you press the button one more time.

This was before i was planning an ls swap and was worried about having cold starts and need to control how long you needed to crank. With the ls i plan on monitoring the tach signal and when the engine starts up it'll disengage the starter relay. If you're interested in something like this, i can share my project with you.

I'm open for ideas about how i should program the push button should work too.

here is a vid of my prototype:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lU41qzFbEY

another thing you can do instead of fingerprint is to use an rfid tag for your key.
they have a sticker rfid tag that you could possibly put on the backside of your alarm key fob
http://www.adafruit.com/products/362
or just get the keyfob rfid tag
http://www.adafruit.com/products/363
http://www.adafruit.com/products/1482

[T_Raven]

My buddy works at a custom shop and just put the Phantom products kit in a 55 Chevy. I like that the button is a touch button not a push button. You can cycle through key positions with successive touches of the button or you can hold the brake and tap it once to start the engine. It seems like some of the kits are too complicated. If you have to push the button more than once to start the car that's just too complicated for something that's suppose to simplify the car if you ask me.

[Carbo]

Look at http://www.gallotech.com/. I've been researching this company and am leaning towards this setup.

[obengston]

I own a '68 RS/SS Camaro and installed a push button start from the below company. It works great and I get stares at all the car shows when people find out I have a push button start in a 1st gen camaro.

http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/

I installed one from this company as well. Easy to install and works great.

[roysbb]

Boy this is waaayyy more than just a push button start system.

Besides being a proximity detector -- it can shut down other electrical functions in the car.

This sounds like an ideal security system for my car.
Nobody would even no it's there - but if they try to start the car....

I am looking at one of these too. Amazing new technology.

Thanks for the tip, Roy

[roysbb]

Hey Scott,
This finger print scanner is a really cool idea.
I would like to know more. I am sure others would too.

Are you marketing this product?
Do you need any development help?
Do you need a Beta test site ? ;)

Thanks, Roy

[no go nova]

What size push button would you need to replace key switch cylinder?

[scott_fx]

Hey Scott,
This finger print scanner is a really cool idea.
I would like to know more. I am sure others would too.

Are you marketing this product?
Do you need any development help?
Do you need a Beta test site ? ;)

Thanks, Roy

sorry about the long delay, i didnt get notified of the posts... but i do have it set up in my control panel to get email updates... anyways.

the fingerprint scanner is now on the back burner at the moment. I'm looking into a rolling code rfid system that will unlock your doors and enable a push button start when you get within a few feet of the car. The issue is that they don't have a lot of systems out there that are cost effective and secure. I am exploring some alternatives to rfid where i can design a rolling code functionality to the whole system.

if i can't do it securely and cost effectively then i'll go back to the fingerprint scanner method.

If it goes well and proves to be reliable I'll do a small run for the forums if there is any interest.

[ULTM8Z]

I went with Advanced Keys (http://www.advancedkeys.com/) and just finished the install.

This is a very well designed and thought out kit and the technical help team is great about responding in a timely manner to e-mails.

It uses RFID and it'll integrate into existing alarms, power windows/door locks, allow for remote engine start, remote trunk opener, etc. It also had generic inputs/outputs to allow you to customize functions. Example: I used a generic "ground when armed" circuit to facilitate a fuel pump cutoff circuit... I walk away from the car and the system automatically disables the fuel pump.

The only thing with these keyless start systems is you have to address the column lock if you want true keyless start. I ended up eliminating my column lock (took the plate out of the column and ground the "teeth" off of it). With my anti-theft features, they'd have to tow the car if they really wanted it that bad, so column-lock or no, all bets are off at that point.

The set up comes with an OEM Lexus button too...

Here's a short video of it operating...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8THLF...ature=youtu.be

[Jim98ta]

I second everything that ULTM8Z said about the Advanced Key system.

I have one in my 69 Camaro with the RFID, etc. It works great and is simple to understand. Its no more difficult to hook up than a typical remote starter (which it can actually be used as if you get the card/remote with buttons). I have an LS motor with the GM controller in it as well as an American Autowire harness. Its also tied into the door locks with no issues.

Here is a quick video of a start/shut down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxPWWD_AoU8