T56 Reverse question
 

So my T56 isn't going into reverse it seems like it doesn't engage enough. Does the reverse solenoid need to be wired up?

YES!

To the brake switch.

Thank you sir

You don't need the RLO wired for it to go into reverse. It just harder to push it over without it.

If you wire it to the brake switch every time you touch the brakes the solenoid will activate. It works but IMO not a good solution.

You can pull a wire from the ECM and it will work off VSS or you can add a switch as I did

I have mine wired to a button switch in the shift ball.

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=355737

I changed the spring to a lighter one, goes in with minimal effort now. Still enough resistance to avoid engaging reverse unintentionally.

I like that option.

I wired mine per kit instructions. :sieg:

I agree. Pretty hard to hit reverse unless you're power shifting into 5th

Any further info on this spring? (part # exc.)

I would not install a weak reverse lockout spring, I would wire up the solenoid as it was intended. I also have my reverse solenoid wired to a line lock button on the shift knob.

With a close ratio box that could be and issue on a fast road course.

Here's a link to the ebay auction for the spring if anyone is interested

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Reverse...204094?vxp=mtr

I used one of these on my install...stand alone solution...

http://cart.grcperformance.com/oscom...products_id=69

You can do the same thing by adding a pin and wire to the harness.

But this is easy for guys that don't have ECMs

How do you do that? Is reprogramming required for the ECM. I have an older red/blue ECM running a 5.3, and I'm going to convert to a 6 speed.

Look up the pin outs for your ECM and add a wire. The wire you add will provided ground based on VSS. Run 12v ignition to the solenoid and the wire from the ECM and it will activate the solenoid under 2-3 mph.

Would not need any programming if your ECM has RLO.

I've posted this before, why is there not a shifter with a manual lockout. Pull up on a ring or push down on the knob to get reverse.....soup. That should exist.

Shifter company could use the opportunity to design a shifter that doesn't leak, also.