T56 Reverse question

[Swain]

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?

[Sieg]

YES!

To the brake switch.

[Swain]

Originally Posted by Sieg

YES!

To the brake switch.

Thank you sir

[Vega$69]

Originally Posted by Sieg

YES!

To the brake switch.

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

[Z06vette]

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

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Z06vette

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.

[Vega$69]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I like that option.

I wired mine per kit instructions.

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

[im4u2nvss]

Originally Posted by Z06vette

I changed the spring to a lighter one.

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

[TheJDMan]

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.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Vega$69

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

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