Switch pitch transmissions. A want or a need?

[scott nutter1]

I have been doing some research on the controller that Emory has recommended.

It is made by Bruce Roe, a toronado tranny tech. If I'm understanding his controller correctly, it sorta gives the switch pitch tranny a 6 speed feel
(maybe not the best description). Sounds like the controller gets most of its input from vacuum and brake peddle position, and the converter vanes
are constantly changing position during acceleration and deceleration and/or when the vacuum signal detects a heavy load.

My plan for a switch pitch tranny was to operate it as basically as possible. Via a toggle switch while running the mountains. I like manual!
But at the same Bruce Roe is only going to make another 100 controllers then retire his business. So I will be buying one just in case. And after a
year or so of experience with the switch pitch, maybe I'll install it.

Scott
--
Scott Nutter
1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
Houston, Texas

 

[powwerjon]

Bruce Roe’s contact email or phone # sent PM if you want.

J.R. Wright

>
> I have been doing some research on the controller that Emory has recommended.
>
> It is made by Bruce Roe, a toronado tranny tech. If I'm understanding his controller correctly, it sorta gives the switch pitch tranny a 6 speed feel
> (maybe not the best description). Sounds like the controller gets most of its input from vacuum and brake peddle position, and the converter vanes
> are constantly changing position during acceleration and deceleration and/or when the vacuum signal detects a heavy load.
>
> My plan for a switch pitch tranny was to operate it as basically as possible. Via a toggle switch while running the mountains. I like manual!
> But at the same Bruce Roe is only going to make another 100 controllers then retire his business. So I will be buying one just in case. And after a
> year or so of experience with the switch pitch, maybe I'll install it.
>
> Scott
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
> Houston, Texas
>
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[scott nutter1]

The only contact info I have for Bruce Roe is his email. I think the controllers are a little under $150.
It is bcroe at juno dot com.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
Houston, Texas

 

[robert mueller]

Scott,

I have two switch pitch tranny's and have ordered a couple of his
controllers. I will give him a call and have a chat to learn exactly how
they work when I get a chance.

Don't hold your breath waiting for me to do so, however, I have a list of
TTD's that is a mile long and this is way down on the list.

Regards,
Rob


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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Scott
Nutter
Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 3:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Switch pitch transmissions. A want or a need?

I have been doing some research on the controller that Emory has
recommended.

It is made by Bruce Roe, a toronado tranny tech. If I'm understanding his
controller correctly, it sorta gives the switch pitch tranny a 6 speed feel
(maybe not the best description). Sounds like the controller gets most of
its input from vacuum and brake peddle position, and the converter vanes
are constantly changing position during acceleration and deceleration and/or
when the vacuum signal detects a heavy load.

My plan for a switch pitch tranny was to operate it as basically as
possible. Via a toggle switch while running the mountains. I like manual!
But at the same Bruce Roe is only going to make another 100 controllers then
retire his business. So I will be buying one just in case. And after a
year or so of experience with the switch pitch, maybe I'll install it.

Scott
--
Scott Nutter
1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
Houston, Texas

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[powwerjon]

Rob,
If you have his phone number PM me online.
J.R.

>
> Scott,
>
> I have two switch pitch tranny's and have ordered a couple of his
> controllers. I will give him a call and have a chat to learn exactly how
> they work when I get a chance.
>
> Don't hold your breath waiting for me to do so, however, I have a list of
> TTD's that is a mile long and this is way down on the list.
>
> Regards,
> Rob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Scott
> Nutter
> Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 3:54 AM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Switch pitch transmissions. A want or a need?
>
> I have been doing some research on the controller that Emory has
> recommended.
>
> It is made by Bruce Roe, a toronado tranny tech. If I'm understanding his
> controller correctly, it sorta gives the switch pitch tranny a 6 speed feel
> (maybe not the best description). Sounds like the controller gets most of
> its input from vacuum and brake peddle position, and the converter vanes
> are constantly changing position during acceleration and deceleration and/or
> when the vacuum signal detects a heavy load.
>
> My plan for a switch pitch tranny was to operate it as basically as
> possible. Via a toggle switch while running the mountains. I like manual!
> But at the same Bruce Roe is only going to make another 100 controllers then
> retire his business. So I will be buying one just in case. And after a
> year or so of experience with the switch pitch, maybe I'll install it.
>
> Scott
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
> Houston, Texas
>