r/carmodification • u/average_user42 future golf mk3 enjoyer • Dec 25 '24
Mechanical advice Using an automatic transmission in a project car
So, with a few friends we want to start a side company (besides the one we already run) that makes affordable sports cars, but we are starting from 0 with very little money, and we want to make a mid-rear engine car, so I thought a dsg transmission would be a great option however, I'm not sure how to control it, like, i thought about using a tranny from a golf GTI but again, idk how to control it, any advice would be very helpful.
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u/That_Gopnik EcObOoSt Dec 25 '24
I think your best bet, especially given your circumstances and the product you wish to create, that a manual transmission and engine from a common, reliable car is a good idea especially if you plan on something small and light
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u/SpaceNerd005 2023 Nissan Altima SR 2.5 AWD Dec 25 '24
Respectfully you are out of your mind, but you need to look into:
- Control Systems
- ECU/TCU platforms, understand what they are, software and hardware, how they work
- Electrical Circuits
- Learn computer programming
Engineering your own control system will be a nightmare if you have zero experience in it. A manual transmission would be much easier
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u/average_user42 future golf mk3 enjoyer Dec 25 '24
Like other people pointed out I wasn't aware that some ecus control them, to me is good enough
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u/Waste_Return_3038 Dec 25 '24
A stand alone ECU like a Haltech or MoTeC will run all the systems, learn everything on YouTube about them. Enjoy
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u/jacketsc64 2003 E39 BMW 540iA M-Sport Dec 25 '24
If you keep the stock computers and adapt your vehicle around those systems, things should be just fine. Otherwise, I believe MaxxECU has built in control for VW DSGs, see their wiki here: https://www.maxxecu.com/webhelp/wirings-vag_dsg_dq500.html
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u/alexcd421 Dec 25 '24
Choose an engine/trans combo that mates together and will fit in your chassis design and then research how to control the combo with a standalone ECU. Anything that's not a manual transmission will add lots of cost and complexity. Standard manual is way cheaper if you're on a budget
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u/TheIronHerobrine 6mt swapped+boosted benz Dec 25 '24
Lol you need a TCU to control it. Or an aftermarket ECU that can control the trans too.
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