Triple Turbo Drag Truck Trans Control ??

Orange Stroker · Sep 12, 2017

So I'm building a drag truck running triple turbos. Not quite sure what to expect for sure yet on spool up and where my power curve will be sitting at but I'm curious peoples experience on trans control. Should I go to a stand alone controller for the 4r or should i stay with the factory pcm for shifting? I do all my own tuning just want to see what other people that have built drag purpose trucks thoughts are on stand alone controllers and whether they are worth it??

sootie · Sep 12, 2017

i would say a PCS is your best bet...Zane has a complete setup for sale in the classifieds.

sideactiondiesel · Sep 12, 2017

Factory pcm. why spend more money to do the same thing:shrug:

Vader's Fury · Sep 12, 2017

PCS will give you a lot more control than the factory tuning will. Also it can be used to control waste gates and other things.

Strictly Diesel · Sep 12, 2017

PCS 100% You DO NOT have the same control in the OE PCM! My TC is locked at 3mph in 1st gear leaving the line, that by itself made one of the biggest differences in how the truck ran!

lincolnlocker · Sep 12, 2017

Strictly Diesel said:
PCS 100% You DO NOT have the same control in the OE PCM! My TC is locked at 3mph in 1st gear leaving the line, that by itself made one of the biggest differences in how the truck ran!

wow, that is crazy!

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psmike · Sep 12, 2017

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Sep 13, 2017

We had a PCS in our ranger tuned by Chris at TSD and we never touched it. Perfect shifting every time.

sideactiondiesel · Sep 14, 2017

PCS 100% You DO NOT have the same control in the OE PCM! My TC is locked at 3mph in 1st gear leaving the line, that by itself made one of the biggest differences in how the truck ran!

Did NOT think of this Dennis good point !

And also to run the gates is a great option along with spray. Damn kids and their gadgets lol

Powerstroker7.3 · Sep 14, 2017

What class are you going to be running with this truck

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Strictly Diesel · Sep 15, 2017

I have the D200 datalogger with the electronic wastegate control. I can set target boost pressures for first and second stage chargers and the logger PW modulates the gates to try to get me there.

I also use datalogger inputs into the trans controller to run my water injection. When the trans controller sees 93% TPS or more AND a particular boost pressure, it powers up the water injection system. This makes sure that the water system CAN'T run under light throttle or low boost.

There are some very cool possibilities with the PCS stuff, more than just trans control.

Orange Stroker · Sep 19, 2017

Powerstroker7.3 said:
What class are you going to be running with this truck

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This year just locally. If funds allow i will try to make it to World Finals and just run in sportsmans. But next year my goal is 10.90 index or possibly super street.

Orange Stroker · Sep 19, 2017

Strictly Diesel said:
I have the D200 datalogger with the electronic wastegate control. I can set target boost pressures for first and second stage chargers and the logger PW modulates the gates to try to get me there.

I also use datalogger inputs into the trans controller to run my water injection. When the trans controller sees 93% TPS or more AND a particular boost pressure, it powers up the water injection system. This makes sure that the water system CAN'T run under light throttle or low boost.

There are some very cool possibilities with the PCS stuff, more than just trans control.

This is great to know!! I will most likely go this route over the winter. Thank you!!