Or perhaps the engine was tuned but the transmission calibration was left stock. Double check that first.

I see Steveo replied. I do not have much to add to what he said. My car has a stand alone TCI controller, and I am telling you is was night and day difference once Steve "adjusted" things. Mine does not hang up on shifts. Of course for the real fun stuff I use the paddle shifter. It is just bam,bam bam and you are gone. The shifting then is instant. I have a pos floor shifter, so I never use it for playing. I am telling you, think about the stand alone deal, you tune the tranny for you and your car, not some preset deal from a out of state tuner. :thumbsup:

I had looked into the paddle shifter at one time. My issue was multi-fold. One, I am running a tilt/tele column from an 81 Vette and I don't think that will fit on my wheel. Second, the stand along computer system to run it is way out of reach (financially speaking). I would love to do it, I just can't find a way to squeeze that kind of cash together and haven't come up with a steering wheel configuration that would work.

Don't think I wasn't running that through my mind Saturday night. I was wishing I could paddle shift through and snap the gears on command.

I really need to knuckle down on the tuning and come up with a decision. I either need to find a local programmer, buy EFI Live/LS1 edit, etc, or go with a manual control of the trans. The ONLY problem I have had with the car is the trans. I have an issue where it comes and goes from lock up because it is reading a false missfire condition (head/cam swap issue) and the hit/miss shifting on wide open throttle. Other than that, the tuner that did my programming nailed it.

You don't need an aftermarket controller or a paddle shifter. Just call or email LS1Edit and get info on your closest tuner. The only disadvantage to getting it tuned as opposed to buying the software is that you will not be able to fine tune the calibration over numerous attempts. But you should be able to get waaaay closer than you are now in about 15 minutes. Better to invest in calibration than to pay for repairs.

Paddle shifter and controller for your fuel injected engine runs about $1200 less the 5% Lateral-g Club discount. It's a lot of coin, but it will completely transform your vehicle. Bill Howell's car felt like it had a 307 2bbl with one missing plug wire when I got into it. When I got out, it felt like the bad ass blown LS1 that it is. And we never touched the engine calibration.

I've tuned a bunch of these things over the phone. The record tune-up was with a guy in Denmark. But Bill's car was the first housecall I ever made. It was really cool to see the look on Bill's face each time I made a big change.

I talked to my programmer this week. We both agree there may be a broken part in the trans that is causing it to hang up, and it needs more programming.

He suggested dropping the pan and looking at the servos/springs/pistons, etc.

He also suggested going with a Transgo HD2 shift kit.

Has anybody adapted a tilt/tele wheel yet to a paddle shifter?

Sounds good. I wouldn't beat on it till you get it straightened out. I'm sure you already know that, but some people (Bill Howell) just can't resist the urge. A shift kit is not a bad idea since it will help build mechanical pressure. But for sure, your calibration sounds like it is all over the place.
We've done a couple of tilt/tele columns. Both were Ididit columns though. Both were a pain in the neck. One guy just set his preferred tele setting and locked it for good. It should work with our universal model. In fact, I'll give you a smokin deal if you help us confirm the install and/or develop the part further if necessary. What make model car donated the column? If that interests you, email or PM contact info and I'll give you a call.

Paddle shifter or not, feel free to give me a yell if I can help with calibration input.

Hell of a guy
 

This is not my thread or my discussion, but I have to say Steve I applaude your willingness to help. I hope that I am not the only one here that understands you are offering free advice and help that is in direct connection with your business and that most would say "I can tune that for you for $150."

Next time I run an automatic I am coming to you no questions asked. I am contemplating an LS1 swap in to a BMW 850 with an automatic...but that is still a few years away.

Now if you can locate Jay Bruno in Ronkonkoma, NY I would be forever in your debt.

That was a while ago. I went there. He either did not work there or they were covering for him. More than likely, they were covering for him. It was as though I was not the first to ask. I sent you an email. I guess you no gotz.

Thanks for the praise. These electronic autos are really awesome. Long term, it's better for me to get that message across.

I agree
 

I think the auto has come a long ways and in any turbo or supercharged application I would think it is ideal. What do I base my opinion on...driving a friends 550 hp twin turbo 911, as soon as it got fun it was time to shift. Hard to make yourself subject the driveline to that much shock of a full on power shift...and what if I missed?

Got you message on the investigation. My butt is still stinging and everytime I think about it...well it makes me want to buy a plane ticket for a little payback.

Dropping you a pm.

For the record though it is a tilt tele from an 81 Vette. They are basically the same from 69 - 82 and even share the same basic design through 89.