Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive #2549598
09/13/18 01:35 PM
09/13/18 01:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,936
GA
roadrunninMark Offline OP
master
roadrunninMark  Offline OP
master

Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,936
GA
Russell at Sound German Automotive has the 8 speed stand alone up and running. I think this is big news for the modern transmissions, thought I would share....Here is his post from facebook...

At last I am happy to announce that the 8hp standalone is up and running. Not only will this allow the factory tcu to operate on a completely standalone setup but it will also be able to work with older factory ECUs for swaps with older CAN messaging. The new crate kit ecus will be supported as well. There is a bit more work to do and harnesses to make etc before product is ready to sell. But the hard part is over.

Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2549609
09/13/18 02:00 PM
09/13/18 02:00 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,712
Sacramento, Ca
Darius Offline
master
Darius  Offline
master

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,712
Sacramento, Ca
This is awesome news. I have a Nag1 behind a 5.7 in my 70 GTX. I am using a transmission computer designed abnd programmed by Russell and it is awesome! Great news for the 8 speed swap folks!


Driving modern convenience in classic beauty
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2549765
09/13/18 09:40 PM
09/13/18 09:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,709
541 slobovia
A990 Offline
master
A990  Offline
master

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,709
541 slobovia
Wonderful news. The 8 speed sounds like an awesome transmission.

Gear ratios:
1 4.71
2 3.14
3 2.10
4 1.67
5 1.29
6 1:1

7 .84
8 .67

R 2.65

Allpar link

Quote:
"The transmission can be used in a mild or full hybrid setup, and allows input torque up to 900 Nm, or 664 lb-ft (8HP90) — high enough for any Chrysler gasoline engine, not quite enough for the Cummins diesel."

Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2549780
09/13/18 10:55 PM
09/13/18 10:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,252
IL
furious70 Offline
top fuel
furious70  Offline
top fuel

Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,252
IL
Sweet, but taking a look at the one in my charger it is huge! It's 30" long bell face to rear mount and still 9" tall at the mount.


70 Sport Fury
68 Charger
69 Coronet
72 RR
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2549869
09/14/18 09:20 AM
09/14/18 09:20 AM
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 25,050
Texas
GoodysGotaCuda Offline
5.7L Hemi, 6spd
GoodysGotaCuda  Offline
5.7L Hemi, 6spd

Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 25,050
Texas
Very nice, that'd be a game changer for many Hemi-folk


1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi, T56 Magnum 6spd - https://www.facebook.com/GoodysGotaHemi
2020 RAM 1500
[img]https://i.imgur.com/v9yezP9.jpg[/img]
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2549935
09/14/18 12:45 PM
09/14/18 12:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,988
Warren, MI
J
Jerry Offline
master
Jerry  Offline
master
J

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,988
Warren, MI
now just to make a mount to put it behind a big block.


Superior Design Concepts
2574 Elliott Dr
Troy MI 48083
jerry@sdconcepts.com
www.sdconcepts.com
Facebook page: Superior Design Concepts
www.bcrproducts.com
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: Jerry] #2550169
09/15/18 01:04 AM
09/15/18 01:04 AM
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 675
Southern Alberta
Uberpube Offline
mopar
Uberpube  Offline
mopar

Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 675
Southern Alberta
Originally Posted By Jerry
now just to make a mount to put it behind a big block.

With an output to match up to a right hand drop np205 transfercase.

Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2600304
01/02/19 03:29 AM
01/02/19 03:29 AM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 349
West Central Wisconsin
D
DeMopuar Offline
enthusiast
DeMopuar  Offline
enthusiast
D

Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 349
West Central Wisconsin
The 8HP90 has the Mopar small block bolt pattern on the bell housing - that is what I believe is true at least - someone please verify this please and help me out. I just took a look at the 8HP90 transmission in the flesh, but isn't the starter on the passenger side on this new 8 speed? I thought the original small block Mopars were on the driver's side - or am I missing something here? Is it possible to change the 8HP90 to the driver's side - or does the small block easily hook up the starter on the passengers side? One way or the other, trying to hook up an old LA type block or B or RB block is going to be really tough - or is this only possible with the newer Generation III hemis? I thought it would be cool to be able to hook up the old gear with this newer technology, but the starter position deal might be an absolute no deal situation.

Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: DeMopuar] #2600332
01/02/19 09:50 AM
01/02/19 09:50 AM
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,207
Menomonee Falls
DemonDust Offline
master
DemonDust  Offline
master

Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,207
Menomonee Falls
Originally Posted By DeMopuar
The 8HP90 has the Mopar small block bolt pattern on the bell housing - that is what I believe is true at least - someone please verify this please and help me out. I just took a look at the 8HP90 transmission in the flesh, but isn't the starter on the passenger side on this new 8 speed? I thought the original small block Mopars were on the driver's side - or am I missing something here? Is it possible to change the 8HP90 to the driver's side - or does the small block easily hook up the starter on the passengers side? One way or the other, trying to hook up an old LA type block or B or RB block is going to be really tough - or is this only possible with the newer Generation III hemis? I thought it would be cool to be able to hook up the old gear with this newer technology, but the starter position deal might be an absolute no deal situation.


The starter is the deal breaker? Just make your harness longer. Very easy to do. Yes, Gen 3 have the same bell pattern as LA and Magnum blocks.


SDG Motorsports
Hellcat Demon and Redeye Supercharger CNC Porting
https://www.sdgmotorsports.com/
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2600391
01/02/19 12:50 PM
01/02/19 12:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,252
IL
furious70 Offline
top fuel
furious70  Offline
top fuel

Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,252
IL
If I was going through all the work of the TF-8 I'd be putting a Gen III in front of it, I wouldn't bother trying to mate it to an old engine. It's a play for efficiency, put a modern, efficient engine in front of it.


70 Sport Fury
68 Charger
69 Coronet
72 RR
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2601201
01/03/19 11:11 PM
01/03/19 11:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,843
poplar bluff mo.
T
toplescuda Offline
I Whine
toplescuda  Offline
I Whine
T

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,843
poplar bluff mo.
A 440 with new 8 speed auto would be cool


1970 barracuda convert. 1 of 59
1970 pro street A.A.R. clone (panther pink)
1971 charger
2015 hellcat challenger. Redline red
2014 quad cab 4x4 ram 8 speed hemi
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2601324
01/04/19 02:49 AM
01/04/19 02:49 AM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 46
raleigh, NC
M
mcmopar1 Offline
member
mcmopar1  Offline
member
M

Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 46
raleigh, NC
It would probably die behind a big 2nd gen hemi!

Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: mcmopar1] #2601371
01/04/19 10:06 AM
01/04/19 10:06 AM
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,207
Menomonee Falls
DemonDust Offline
master
DemonDust  Offline
master

Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,207
Menomonee Falls
Originally Posted By mcmopar1
It would probably die behind a big 2nd gen hemi!


I hope you're kidding....


SDG Motorsports
Hellcat Demon and Redeye Supercharger CNC Porting
https://www.sdgmotorsports.com/
Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2601394
01/04/19 11:26 AM
01/04/19 11:26 AM
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,541
USA
H
hudsonhornet7x Offline
pro stock
hudsonhornet7x  Offline
pro stock
H

Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,541
USA
They are a great transmission no doubt. One thing to consider is that in stock form, the ecu cuts power for a few milliseconds when shifting. This reduces stress on the transmission. If I were installing an 8 speed in anything, I would want to make sure that I could still reduce power at shifting for longevity of the transmission.

Re: 8 spd up and running... Russ at Sound German Automotive [Re: roadrunninMark] #2601430
01/04/19 01:18 PM
01/04/19 01:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,400
Trumbauersville PA
ric3xrt Offline
pro stock
ric3xrt  Offline
pro stock

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,400
Trumbauersville PA
ZF8HP70 is rated for 520 FT-LBS the ZF8HP90 is rated for 740FT-LBS. it would have to be one Healthy G2...not saying that blown 572 G2 wouldn't shred it. just saying


Truth has no agenda, but those with an agenda make their own truth.
Some of us are so open minded they only see their View









Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1