Tiptronic transaxle, Anyone know these? Options

[r_towle]

Does anyone understand the Porsche tiptronic transmission?

Specifically, does it need a special ECU and/or does it have its own?
Does it even need a computer?

Looking to use it for a rear engined Subaru project.

Any super experts on these transaxle out there to get one custom built for this?

Really looking for an automatic, no flames.

[Jake Raby]

A PDK controller is coming. I am building a 4.1L 993 engine that it will be coupled to, and fitted into a Beck 904 in the spring, for its initial testing.

Tip trannys are heavy as hell, but they are bomb proof. The size alone makes them not very viable for any older retrofit.

[Andyrew]

A PDK controller is coming. I am building a 4.1L 993 engine that it will be coupled to, and fitted into a Beck 904 in the spring, for its initial testing.

Tip trannys are heavy as hell, but they are bomb proof. The size alone makes them not very viable for any older retrofit.

PDK trans might be bomb proof, but the older Audi trans can only hold about 300lbs of torque and are considered fairly weak. They also have a really low stall from the factory which leads to premature wear. But they are easily tuneable.


I know a guy that can tune the TCU and might be able to make it standalone pretty easy. I havent priced it from him but I am sure it would be about $300 or less. Daz Dillenger (find him on Facebook, tunes hundreds of cars a year remotely from his house). If your serious, he is the one you need to talk to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)