T56 reverse lockout

[oldsmobile joe]

I've heard people hook it to the brake light circuit as you probably have the brakes on when you're putting it in reverse

Factory computer controls all of my cars with it

I think their pretty much the same. Ecm has it on the whole the vss reads between 0-5mph.

 

[Built6spdMCSS]

Yea it's like under 3mph it's on and off at 5mph. Thing about the brakes tho is you definitely use them above 3mph, sometimes on and off quick so that will burn up that little lockout solenoid eventually.

Me personally I'd have it on a switch or computer controlled if possible.

 

[Built6spdMCSS]

On another note, I'll grab reverse sometimes not even on the brakes so there's that too. I do it quite a bit so I wouldn't use that idea.

 

[81cutlass]

Yeah the brake switch thing isn't right but it's a work around I have seen done, not sure it's ideal by any means but it provides *some* protection.


They advertise this box, but it's not low $.

Reverse Lockout Controller - Three Pedals

Reverse lockout is a feature found on Tremec T56 & TR6060 6 speed manual transmissions. To avoid accidentally shifting into reverse, cars factory equipped with a T56 or TR6060 have an electrically activated solenoid that mechanically blocks you from shifting into reverse when the car is moving...

threepedals.com

And this is the light spring i've mentioned

Soft Reverse Lockout Bias Spring Tremec T56 TR6060 Camaro Challenger GT500 Viper | eBay

When vehicle speed is below ~15 mph the solenoid engages to allow access to reverse; that function is not altered by this modification. It's a simple mod that can drastically enhance your driving experience.

www.ebay.com

 

[Built6spdMCSS]

I would definitely do the spring over that box.. pricey.

 

[Streetbu]

Here ya go. I used one. It's not 100% fool proof, but makes life much easier.

T-56 / TR-6060 Reverse Lockout Solenoid Delete | eBay

Most commonly, builders remove the lockout solenoid or leave the solenoid un-wired which requires the driver to “muscle” through the lockout into reverse. As with any modification, care should be taken to understand the limitations and expectations of said modification before installation.

www.ebay.com

 

[85ss/85gn]

Here ya go. I used one. It's not 100% fool proof, but makes life much easier.

T-56 / TR-6060 Reverse Lockout Solenoid Delete | eBay

Most commonly, builders remove the lockout solenoid or leave the solenoid un-wired which requires the driver to “muscle” through the lockout into reverse. As with any modification, care should be taken to understand the limitations and expectations of said modification before installation.

www.ebay.com

Ok that's what I was thinking about using.

 

[85ss/85gn]

Ok thanks I'll probably just thru the trans in and see how it goes

 

[Built6spdMCSS]

Here ya go. I used one. It's not 100% fool proof, but makes life much easier.

T-56 / TR-6060 Reverse Lockout Solenoid Delete | eBay

Most commonly, builders remove the lockout solenoid or leave the solenoid un-wired which requires the driver to “muscle” through the lockout into reverse. As with any modification, care should be taken to understand the limitations and expectations of said modification before installation.

www.ebay.com

So that's just a small mechanical replacement

 

[Streetbu]

Basically a spring loaded detent...