Gary Lewis Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 One of the things I'm going to need for Dad's truck is a standalone controller for the E4OD. So I'm looking for input from y'all. I've been looking a bit, trying to get up to speed on what is being offered. Here are a couple of brands I've read about: COMPUSHIFT: This one looks the most promising as it has an app for a phone and works via Bluetooth. US Shift: This used to be called Baumann, and they have the Quick 2 controller that looks to be the right one for my needs. In any case I'll have to set up a throttle position sensor, as I think they all require that. And I'll need a good power supply for it, so probably a relay. As for mounting, the cab has a hole below the driver for the ECU's wiring so I'll put it there. That'll give a short run to the tranny and easy access if I do need to connect to it via a laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Back when I was looking into this Baumann was the best option as I recall. The Compushift looks nice, and connecting to a phone would be an easy way to adjust it. It looks like a quality set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 That was exactly my thinking as well, Dane. Tuck it away under the seat and not even have to connect a cable to it. I don't expect to have to play with it once it is set up, but I could if needed - without packing a computer or needing to access the Baumann's "graphical user interface" that appears to be on the device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 compushift! having used both I say compushift hands down. their wiring is plug and play and worked flawlessly. mounting the module discretely under the dash was nice and still visible by looking up. I mounted mine similar to where ford put the cruise control amplifier. past that the smart phone app worked great. and with my technical prowess that says a lot. adding the od cancel button was simple enough. in my case I had to use their add on tps since I was using a Holley 3310 of course. the one time that I called them for tech support they were excellent. that's my 2c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Thanks, Mat. That's what I was hoping to hear - someone that has used it and liked it. But which TPS did you use? I see: AccuLink TPS Kit Cable Operated TPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Whitstone Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 I have the Quick 2 on my 81, it's been pretty flawless. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Better bring your good reading glasses if you want to configure it using their tiny display though. They do make software for a PC to configure it, and I messed with that once. It has very much been a set-n-forget proposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Gary, back when I first started the update on Darth (just looked at the pictures, 13 years ago) I was looking at a number of options, one was using a Baumann controller for the E4OD or find a compatible Ford computer and use a TwEECer on it. I originally went with option 2 and had purchased a used TwEECer that was a multi-channel one (10 tunes could be stored on it). It was during this search for assistance that I was contacted by Adam Marrer. I have a friend in Dover DE who is running an E4OD behind a carbureted 302 in a 1982 or 1984 F150. I don't think he is on FB, but used to be on FTE. I will see if I can find his thread and contact information for you. His name is Dan Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogger2662 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Holley is now selling a stand alone trans controller for carb or efi. Looks like it comes with the 3.5 screen also. Do not know how the price compares to ohter options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gary Lewis Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Pete & Frogger - Thanks, guys. But I don't want to have to use a display on or attached to the device. As said, the device will probably be under the driver's seat and will, therefore, be very hard if not impossible to see. I know some people want to play with the "tune", but I'm wanting to set it and forget it. So I'm wanting something that communicates wirelessly, and doing so to a phone seems ideal. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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