Well guys ive been super busy with things, but I finally got around to getting this into a finalized production-ready easy-to-install kit.
I started this project way back in 2006, way before anyone else had figured it out. Admittedly those first tap-shift modules from years ago had some bugs/quirks, but it was proof that you could infact do something that people had been wondering since the 6-speed came out....can you add the tap-shift feature to a 2001-2005 5-speed.
Ive had the original 'basic' prototype working in my truck for a couple years, but it wasnt until the past year that I really started to get it together into a complete, easy to install kit that is reasonably priced.
The module itself is very small (about the size of a credit card) and easily mounts under the dash. I decided to do it this way because if I mounted the box in the engine bay, I was worried about water intrusion and did not want to risk destroying the components because the module was not weather-tight.
Once the module is mounted under the dash, the installation is simple; you unplug your existing 5-speed shifter, remove the shifter, bolt in the 6-speed shifter, and plug it in. Factory connectors are used to make installation quick and easy.
Under the hood, the installation is simple as well. No wires are cut, so its easy to go back to factory/stock at any time. All you have to do is remove the red TCM connector shield and insert the Tap-Shift module pins into the connector. Just like installing a DSP switch.
The other unique feature of the BT DieselWorks tap-shift module is that you can have a toggle switch to flip between "manual" and "auto". When the switch in "auto", the shifter functions work normally, just like factory. The up/down tap-shift buttons have no effect. Only when you flip the auto/manual switch does it go into tap-shift mode and let you select gears manually with the up/down buttons on the shifter. This way you can keep the truck in "auto" mode and lock-out the manual shifting even if you accidentally hit the up/down buttons. Of course there is a safety lock-out too; if you are in manual mode and shift to neutral, reverse, or park, it will override the Tap-Shift module regardless of what gear you have selected manually.
Complete kit (shifter included) with module that mounts under the dash
Factory connectors
Factory pins to add to the TCM C2 (red) connector
It will be just a little while longer until I actually have them ready to ship out, but please email me ([email protected]) or PM me if you are interested and I will put you on the list. If you email me, be sure to include your forum screen-name. The tap-shift module for the 2003-2005 trucks will be available first, followed shortly after by the module for the 2001-2002 trucks.
I have not finalized pricing yet, but the kit will be priced similarly to or slightly less than my Allison TCC lockup controllers.
thanks
Ben
I started this project way back in 2006, way before anyone else had figured it out. Admittedly those first tap-shift modules from years ago had some bugs/quirks, but it was proof that you could infact do something that people had been wondering since the 6-speed came out....can you add the tap-shift feature to a 2001-2005 5-speed.
Ive had the original 'basic' prototype working in my truck for a couple years, but it wasnt until the past year that I really started to get it together into a complete, easy to install kit that is reasonably priced.
The module itself is very small (about the size of a credit card) and easily mounts under the dash. I decided to do it this way because if I mounted the box in the engine bay, I was worried about water intrusion and did not want to risk destroying the components because the module was not weather-tight.
Once the module is mounted under the dash, the installation is simple; you unplug your existing 5-speed shifter, remove the shifter, bolt in the 6-speed shifter, and plug it in. Factory connectors are used to make installation quick and easy.
Under the hood, the installation is simple as well. No wires are cut, so its easy to go back to factory/stock at any time. All you have to do is remove the red TCM connector shield and insert the Tap-Shift module pins into the connector. Just like installing a DSP switch.
The other unique feature of the BT DieselWorks tap-shift module is that you can have a toggle switch to flip between "manual" and "auto". When the switch in "auto", the shifter functions work normally, just like factory. The up/down tap-shift buttons have no effect. Only when you flip the auto/manual switch does it go into tap-shift mode and let you select gears manually with the up/down buttons on the shifter. This way you can keep the truck in "auto" mode and lock-out the manual shifting even if you accidentally hit the up/down buttons. Of course there is a safety lock-out too; if you are in manual mode and shift to neutral, reverse, or park, it will override the Tap-Shift module regardless of what gear you have selected manually.
Complete kit (shifter included) with module that mounts under the dash
Factory connectors
Factory pins to add to the TCM C2 (red) connector
It will be just a little while longer until I actually have them ready to ship out, but please email me ([email protected]) or PM me if you are interested and I will put you on the list. If you email me, be sure to include your forum screen-name. The tap-shift module for the 2003-2005 trucks will be available first, followed shortly after by the module for the 2001-2002 trucks.
I have not finalized pricing yet, but the kit will be priced similarly to or slightly less than my Allison TCC lockup controllers.
thanks
Ben
