BD Diesel 6.4 Tap Shifter?

kyle43335 · Feb 18, 2015

I just ordered mine!!

TD-5 · Feb 18, 2015

Note: When in TapShifter mode, the BD module will override the transmission controller shift strategy so any aftermarket trans tuning will not be active with the Tap Shifter enabled.

That's interesting, I don't see that printed anywhere in their manual? Wonder where XDP got that from?

From the looks of these two statements in the manual, It could also be a bit of a pain when changing tunes:

Disconnect the Tap Shifter OBD connector when flash programming the vehicle ECM or TCM.

Unscrew the OBD connector from the bottom of the dash by removing the two 7mm screws. Connect the OBD connector from the BD harness inline and reaffix the BD connector to the bottom of the dash. Secure wire using zip ties.

Also, They now have the "price check" for this listed on their web site, $525 USD, $650CAD

kyle43335 · Feb 18, 2015

TD-5 said:
Note: When in TapShifter mode, the BD module will override the transmission controller shift strategy so any aftermarket trans tuning will not be active with the Tap Shifter enabled.

That's interesting, I don't see that printed anywhere in their manual? Wonder where XDP got that from?

From the looks of these two statements in the manual, I could also be a bit of a pain when changing tunes:

Disconnect the Tap Shifter OBD connector when flash programming the vehicle ECM or TCM.

Unscrew the OBD connector from the bottom of the dash by removing the two 7mm screws. Connect the OBD connector from the BD harness inline and reaffix the BD connector to the bottom of the dash. Secure wire using zip ties.

I believe that refers to when programming via ids. Once custom tunes are installed, your adjustment on the fly only changes your power setting. So i dont believe this will effect the trans when changing a power setting with hs.

TD-5 · Feb 18, 2015

Ok, that makes sense

kyle43335 · Feb 18, 2015

TD-5 said:
Ok, that makes sense

But i would still unhook the tap shifter obd connector upon installing custom tunes initially. This process mirrors the ids ford programming procedure.

JDub · Feb 18, 2015

I'll be installing one next week on an 08 truck, along with their VVT exhaust brake module. Said they have had them ready for a while for SCT and H&S tuned trucks, but trucks with Spartan and Edge were running into electrical interference but it has since been resolved and they will work on just about any truck now...

2wd-fire · Feb 18, 2015

BBottoms said:
The kit for 03-05 Duramax is also $315. They posted up on PSN and accidentally linked to the Duramax kit on Amazon: http://www.powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4764697

Don't think the $315 price will last long.

So I have Gearhead tunes via SCT and use an Edge CTS for monitoring. It's not real clear whether it will all work together or not. Sounds like the SCT based tunes are good but the CTS may still be up in the air. Also saw this note on XDP Diesel's site:

Note: When in TapShifter mode, the BD module will override the transmission controller shift strategy so any aftermarket trans tuning will not be active with the Tap Shifter enabled.

That worries me a little too knowing how long these transmissions last with crappy tuning. I'd love to jump on the early cheaper (mistake) price as it sounds like a potentially awesome set up but I'm going to wait and see how these play out.

If you think about it. It would have to override your tunning cause your changing shift points and lockup I highly doubt there promagaming alters the shift firmness all there telling the Tcm is when to shift not how

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weekendwarriorfsw32 · Feb 18, 2015

Thats why I jumped on it now, 315 is a good price but I wouldn't pay 500+ for it.

SEABEE08FX4 · Feb 20, 2015

Just giving everyone a heads up, our supplier moved the cost up so its now 525.00, cant get then any more at the old price of 315.00 as of now.

http://performancetruckproducts.com/bd-diesel-ford-6-4l-tapshifter-2008-2010-6-4l-powerstroke

Derek@Vision Diesel · Feb 20, 2015

Just saw that today too! Was the original price a mistake?

SEABEE08FX4 · Feb 20, 2015

Derek@Vision Diesel said:
Just saw that today too! Was the original price a mistake?

Not sure but they honored it so just glad I caught it in time.

Jbird · Feb 20, 2015

Very interested to see how they work with custom tuning

Dzlnut · Feb 22, 2015

weekendwarriorfsw32 said:
Thats why I jumped on it now, 315 is a good price but I wouldn't pay 500+ for it.

Yep...I'm out too for that price. Kinda pisses me off they jacked with the price. BD is a established company, you cant tell me they don't know what they are doing.

SEABEE08FX4 · Feb 23, 2015

Dzlnut said:
Yep...I'm out too for that price. Kinda pisses me off they jacked with the price. BD is a established company, you cant tell me they don't know what they are doing.

I don't think it was anything to do do with BD, I think some distributors had bad info unfortunately for them. From the looks of it BD had intended on the 525.00 from the get go.

Derek@Vision Diesel · Feb 23, 2015

We got two of them for the original pricing luckily, the new price does seem a bit steep for what it is....but as long as they prove to be worthwhile I am sure they will sell!

Powerstroke Man 6.4 · Feb 23, 2015

Anyone receive the tap shiftier and install it yet?

Josh@DirtyDiesels · Feb 23, 2015

Powerstroke Man 6.4 said:
Anyone receive the tap shiftier and install it yet?

I have a few on the way. Should have one guy with it in his truck early next week in theory. Also one for corsilli but his POS is broken. Really interested to see how it does in his truck with the setup he has.

Powerstroke Man 6.4 · Feb 23, 2015

Josh@DirtyDiesels said:
I have a few on the way. Should have one guy with it in his truck early next week in theory. Also one for corsilli but his POS is broken. Really interested to see how it does in his truck with the setup he has.

LOL if you could get videos/pics that would be excellent. Thanks