Description
8HP and DCT CAN Controller for TD5 8HP Conversions, JLR Shifters and Standalone Builds
The CANTCU is an advanced CAN based transmission controller designed for 8HP and DCT gearbox conversions. It retains the original transmission control module inside the gearbox, allowing OEM style transmission behaviour, excellent shift quality and the original safety strategies to remain in place. This makes it a serious solution for TD5 8HP conversions, Land Rover automatic upgrades, custom 4×4 builds, older retrofits and standalone ECU applications.
For anyone building a TD5 8HP conversion in the UK, this offers a far more refined route than crude standalone gearbox control. It is ideal for Land Rover Defender and Discovery based projects where modern automatic performance, correct CAN integration and clean selector operation all matter.
Industry Leading 8HP and DCT Control
CANTCU was developed to provide high end transmission control for BMW 8HP and DCT gearboxes in custom applications this also means other that vehicles with the ZF 8 speed box can also utilise the functionality of CANTCU. Installation is non invasive, with no soldering required, and the system includes a built in flasher for transmission software functions such as immobiliser reset on many supported gearboxes. The Windows based CANTCU Configurator also provides live data, datalogging, diagnostics, adaptation reset, fault code handling and firmware updating.
- OEM transmission control retained inside the gearbox
- Factory quality shift behaviour with safety functions preserved
- No soldering required for a cleaner and safer installation
- Built in flasher for supported transmission unlocking and software functions
- Windows configuration software with live data, datalogging and diagnostics
- Strong fit for TD5 8HP conversions and Land Rover custom builds
Supported 8HP and DCT Transmissions
The CANTCU platform supports a wide range of transmissions including first and second generation F Series 8HP units, second and third generation G Series 8HP units, plus BMW DCT E Series and F Series applications as well as other variants listed below. /p>
8HP Applications
- BMW 8HP 1st Gen F Series
- BMW 8HP 2nd Gen F Series
- BMW 8HP 2nd Gen G Series
- BMW 8HP 3rd Gen G Series
- BMW 8HP 1st Gen E-**Series
- Dodge 8HP 1st Gen**
- Jaguar 8HP 1st Gen**
- Land Rover 8HP 1st Gen**
- Maserati 8HP 1st Gen**
- Alfa Romeo 8HP 2nd Gen**
- Dodge 8HP 2nd Gen**
- ** Will need UNLOCKING first via a BENCH Flash, if you cannot do this then you can send us the control unit and we can do this for you, we could also offer this unlocking service mobile
DCT Applications
- BMW DCT E Series
- BMW DCT F Series
BMW and JLR Gear Stick and Shifter Support
One of the major strengths of the CANTCU system is its support for multiple BMW and JLR shifters and selector solutions. The CANformance installation documentation confirms that many different shifters are supported, with most connected via CAN bus and some via digital inputs. This makes it far easier to build a clean, OEM style interior and selector setup rather than relying on a basic aftermarket switch arrangement.
- BMW F Series DCT shifter support
- BMW E84 X1 8HP shifter support
- Additional supported shifters available
- CAN based shifter integration for a more OEM style result
- Digital input support for certain selector solutions
- JLR Knob/Rotary
- JLR L494 Stick
- JLR X540 Stick
- JLR L663 Stick (Were Currently Working on this)
Perfect for TD5 8HP Conversions and Land Rover Builds
The CANformance installation manual specifically lists Land Rover Td5 among the supported integrations. That is highly relevant for anyone planning a TD5 8HP conversion, whether for a Defender, Discovery or a custom off road project. The system is built to work with predefined ECU and vehicle integrations rather than forcing a crude one size fits all approach.
For Land Rover based conversions, this means you can build a far more professional package around a 8HP transmission, proper CAN control and an OEM style JLR shifter. This is ideal for customers wanting a modern automatic feel in a TD5 powered vehicle without sacrificing shift quality or drivability.
- PLEASE NOTE YOUR TD5 ECU WILL NEED MODIFICATION TO COMMUNICATE WITH TCUCAN, we can do this for you
- TD5 8HP conversions
- Land Rover Defender 8HP conversions
- Discovery TD5 automatic conversions
- Custom 4×4 transmission swaps
- Standalone off road and road build projects
- Older BMW chassis retrofits
