Switch location for 2 step
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cloneman315
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Re: Switch location for 2 step
i used a tiny valet button from a car alarm and made a little brkt out of that pipe strapping with all holes in it,put it around my shift shaft right under the knob u can bareley see it works perfect
i used a tiny valet button from a car alarm and made a little brkt out of that pipe strapping with all holes in it,put it around my shift shaft right under the knob u can bareley see it works perfect
Re: Switch location for 2 step
Would it be a bad idea to find power from the brake light switch? That's what I was thinking of doing with mine.....Could even mount an interupt switch so it wont turn on a thousand times in normal driving.....The instructions say the trigger wire needs twelve volts to activate the 2step on the digital 6....
Would it be a bad idea to find power from the brake light switch? That's what I was thinking of doing with mine.....Could even mount an interupt switch so it wont turn on a thousand times in normal driving.....The instructions say the trigger wire needs twelve volts to activate the 2step on the digital 6....
Re: Switch location for 2 step
sounds about right phil.....a seperate bracket would be a good solution since the brake pedal is so far down while building boost...i can see now where there would be a delay on the brake light and stock switch....the horn is a great idea btw..
Turbo6 said:
sounds about right phil.....a seperate bracket would be a good solution since the brake pedal is so far down while building boost...i can see now where there would be a delay on the brake light and stock switch....the horn is a great idea btw..
dgoodhue
BuSTeD 4.3
Re: Switch location for 2 step
Adam, 2 Step is a 2 step rev limiter. The revllimiter can build boost neutral. This is helpful in that you can build boost just below the stall of the Torque converter. This is less stressful on the tranny temps, eliminates the rev in neutral and build boost manuver (which takes time), quicker and easier to launch at the strip and help make a consisent, repeatable launch.
I looked into making a brake switch bracket, but after looking at it. It looked like a lot more work than I want to put in. No easy places mount it and to make it fool proof. I have a hand held switch connect to a wire coming from my center console to activate mine.
I have a question, for those with a 2 step in tuning. I have a stock stall converter and really can't build any significant boost with a 2 step (I am not sure if it even does 1psi) I need to further retard the timing. I am going to do this with ECM tuning and finding the proper part of the timing/map table for a drag launch program. Once going out of the hole, how quickly should I add back in the timing?
Adam, 2 Step is a 2 step rev limiter. The revllimiter can build boost neutral. This is helpful in that you can build boost just below the stall of the Torque converter. This is less stressful on the tranny temps, eliminates the rev in neutral and build boost manuver (which takes time), quicker and easier to launch at the strip and help make a consisent, repeatable launch.
I looked into making a brake switch bracket, but after looking at it. It looked like a lot more work than I want to put in. No easy places mount it and to make it fool proof. I have a hand held switch connect to a wire coming from my center console to activate mine.
I have a question, for those with a 2 step in tuning. I have a stock stall converter and really can't build any significant boost with a 2 step (I am not sure if it even does 1psi) I need to further retard the timing. I am going to do this with ECM tuning and finding the proper part of the timing/map table for a drag launch program. Once going out of the hole, how quickly should I add back in the timing?
VermontTy
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Re: Switch location for 2 step
There's really nothing in there that would prevent you from doing that. You'd have to remove whatever gadgets keep the shifter from moving unless the button were pressed down, but I don't see why it wouldn't be doable with a little thought.
There's really nothing in there that would prevent you from doing that. You'd have to remove whatever gadgets keep the shifter from moving unless the button were pressed down, but I don't see why it wouldn't be doable with a little thought.
Maxtor
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Re: Switch location for 2 step
Issues? Just because you're putting in a LS1, changing the drivetrain and suspension, etc, etc, etc you act like it's a BIG deal or something! Come on, you're gonna keep the stock ashtray, aren't you?
Some very good ideas on the switch. Thanks, guys. I like to keep both hands on, or close to, the steering wheel during takeoff so the horn button sounds like a great idea. Having a button I could just hold in my hand isn't a bad idea either, though I just got a funny mental image of me dropping it after launch and getting the wires all tangled up around my feet causing me to catapult off the end of the track :lol:
Tydriver said:But my truck has other issues to worry about first
Issues? Just because you're putting in a LS1, changing the drivetrain and suspension, etc, etc, etc you act like it's a BIG deal or something! Come on, you're gonna keep the stock ashtray, aren't you?
Some very good ideas on the switch. Thanks, guys. I like to keep both hands on, or close to, the steering wheel during takeoff so the horn button sounds like a great idea. Having a button I could just hold in my hand isn't a bad idea either, though I just got a funny mental image of me dropping it after launch and getting the wires all tangled up around my feet causing me to catapult off the end of the track :lol:
dgoodhue
BuSTeD 4.3
Re: Switch location for 2 step
I made my button wiring so it couldn't get tangle in my feet. :lol: It comes from the center console and I made it just long enough to reach my steering wheel. I haven't race it like this yet (kind of pointless to race with a 2 step when doesn't build boost), but I am worried about re-engaging when I drop it. I have twice engaged it with it in my center console, just flopping around. I am planning to disable it with one of the brake switches (ie disabled with brake pedal up), before I race it like that.
Maxtor said:
I made my button wiring so it couldn't get tangle in my feet. :lol: It comes from the center console and I made it just long enough to reach my steering wheel. I haven't race it like this yet (kind of pointless to race with a 2 step when doesn't build boost), but I am worried about re-engaging when I drop it. I have twice engaged it with it in my center console, just flopping around. I am planning to disable it with one of the brake switches (ie disabled with brake pedal up), before I race it like that.
ghettosled
SYTY SUPERSTORE
Re: Switch location for 2 step
we've also used the rear window wiper switch from the typoons to trigger the ITS MSBC and a 2 step.
we've also used the rear window wiper switch from the typoons to trigger the ITS MSBC and a 2 step.
Tydriver
TurboLS6 Powa'
Re: Switch location for 2 step
Not to change the subject or anything... On the topic of 2 steps (and off the topic of SYTYs).. The LS1 PCM is now being modded to integrate a 2 step rev control within it..
Damn I love that motor/PCM !! < if only my truck ran> sigh....
Version 3 - This will include the following -
Dual Spark Mafless with Octane scaler control.
Valet mode speed limiter selectable via a toggle switch.
Two Step Rev Limiter for NON ETC cars.
Full RPM vs MAP Commanded AFR table with one really neat trick!!.
2 OR 3 bar support (up to about 26psi of boost with 10kPa,1.5psi increments) plus a boost timing table.
This new O.S has been completed for most 2001 - 2005 O.S however some will not be finished by release date, but will follow soon after.
And of course, if you have a commercial license it's free!!.
http://www.efilive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1995
Best of all.. It looks like its a FUEL CUT rev limiter too :woot: :woot:
Not to change the subject or anything... On the topic of 2 steps (and off the topic of SYTYs).. The LS1 PCM is now being modded to integrate a 2 step rev control within it..
Damn I love that motor/PCM !! < if only my truck ran> sigh....
Version 3 - This will include the following -
Dual Spark Mafless with Octane scaler control.
Valet mode speed limiter selectable via a toggle switch.
Two Step Rev Limiter for NON ETC cars.
Full RPM vs MAP Commanded AFR table with one really neat trick!!.
2 OR 3 bar support (up to about 26psi of boost with 10kPa,1.5psi increments) plus a boost timing table.
This new O.S has been completed for most 2001 - 2005 O.S however some will not be finished by release date, but will follow soon after.
And of course, if you have a commercial license it's free!!.
http://www.efilive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1995
Best of all.. It looks like its a FUEL CUT rev limiter too :woot: :woot: