Practical Transmission Tuning: Conclusion
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Conclusion
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| 00:00 | This brings us to the end of our transmission calibration course. |
| 00:03 | We've covered everything from the individual components that make up a transmission, to the upgrade options, the tuning theory, and the actual tuning procedure. |
| 00:13 | You should now have a solid understanding of how automatic transmissions function, what can be improved with physical parts, and how to calibrate the entire package for better performance, reliability, and efficiency, as well as to suit your preferences. |
| 00:31 | Remember, if you didn't fully understand, or feel you've forgotten anything we covered in this course, it's easy to go back through for a refresh. |
| 00:40 | Before we finish up, there are a few things that are important to reiterate. |
| 00:46 | Figuring out what you like and don't like about your current transmission behavior, as well as how much torque your drivetrain can handle, is critical. |
| 00:55 | Once you have that, you can make a plan and get going. |
| 01:01 | This may involve physical upgrades and tuning changes, or just one or the other. |
| 01:06 | Secondly, don't get overwhelmed if the TCM you're working with has tons of tables. |
| 01:13 | Start simple. |
| 01:14 | If you've changed tire size or rear-end ratio, update the appropriate tables, and you'll be surprised how many quirks that may resolve. |
| 01:23 | Next, even if you get deeper into shift schedule tuning, you'll never need to touch the majority of tables in a TCM. |
| 01:32 | Use the tools I've offered to help you narrow down which tables might need adjusting, and which are best left alone. |
| 01:39 | And lastly, make sure your engine tune is correctly calculating airflow, as well as torque, if that's also part of the ECU model. |
| 01:49 | Providing the TCM with accurate information is key to proper transmission operation. |
| 01:56 | Before finishing up, now's the time to check out the course's included worked examples, which we'll keep adding to as time goes on. |
| 02:04 | In these, we follow through the same five -step process that we covered in the course, so it's a great way to see it all in practice, on a real-world vehicle. |
| 02:15 | After that, as with most things related to automotive performance and tuning, the best way to learn is through practical experience, so it's time to get out there and put your knowledge into practice. |
| 02:27 | This course was designed to give you the knowledge and understanding to complete transmission tuning work for performance applications, but it's not possible to cover every detail of every system out there. |
| 02:39 | So, if you have any technical questions or concepts that you want to dive deeper into, be sure to use the form below, which will generate a topic on the members' forum for discussion. |
| 02:50 | Thanks again for taking this course. |
| 02:52 | I'm looking forward to seeing some of your transmission tuning projects on the forum. |
