The CANformance CANTCU is a CAN-based gateway style transmission controller designed to seamlessly bridge communication gap between a modern 8HP or DCT transmission and a vehicles various CAN-bus systems. By mimicking the original CAN-bus environments, the CANTCU can enable your transmission and vehicle to function as if it were still OEM, ensuring smooth, reliable operation. Tune flashing capabilities are also available for added capability and use in performance applications. All in all, if you want to make the most of factory 8HP and DCT functions in your vehicle, the CANTCU is an option that will get you on the road extremely simply and quickly. ​

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CANTCU is built on the belief that the extensive engineering and calibration behind OEM drivetrain systems cannot be outperformed by standalone style controllers. By leveraging the OEM TCU (Transmission Control Unit), CANTCU provides:

• Smooth and precise transmission control in all conditions.

• Retention of all OEM safety features, reducing the risk of user error or system failure.

• Extended transmission lifespan in high-performance applications.

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CANTCU supports most 8HP and all BMW DCT transmissions. It can also control various transfer cases. Full vehicle integration is available for many OEM ECU and vehicle systems, as well as most modern standalone ECUs. See application and coding requirement lists below. The CANTCU features 4 available Analog Inputs, 4 Digital Inputs, 3 CAN-bus inputs, a LIN-bus, and 12v & 5v sensor supply circuits for manually adding parameter signals if CAN is not available. Though it is possible to run a transmission via CANTCU without a ECU with CAN-bus, it is recommended to install a modern ECU with CAN instead. 

 

The CANTCU simplifies gearbox integration via CAN bus communication, eliminating the need for internal transmission rewiring. No internal modifications are necessary to the transmission. Whether you're building a high-performance vehicle or restoring a classic with modern components, the CANTCU can get you running while maintaining OEM safety strategies and diagnostic capabilities (Via OBD-II port on harness). On some applications, coding or flashing the transmission is needed. This can also be done through the OBD port (xHP, TGFlash, BMW WinKFP), or via a Yanhua Mini ACDP or similar flash tool. We have these tools and services available as well. 

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CANTCU Support Documentation

For installation instructions, tuning tips, and detailed compatibility guidelines, view the expansive CANformance support documentation [HERE].​​

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