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SLIMJIM · 02-08-2009, 08:43 PM

Will the new camaro's have CAGS like the 93-02? I haven't seen it mentioned.

kanys · 02-08-2009, 09:07 PM

I thought almost all regular cars have it to some degree, but I have not driven a newer manual. So I would say yes, tho I have been known to be wrong...

camaro5 · 02-08-2009, 09:08 PM

LS3 SS will.

Use a $20 CAGS eliminator from JEGS to defeat it, if desired.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-08-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

Use a $20 CAGS eliminator from JEGS to defeat it, if desired.

+1. There's a guy I used to know with a 4thgen(or was it a Corvette??) that bought one of those. Forgot where he got it from, though...

I always chuckle at the thought that just stepping on the pedal a little harder will shut it off, too.

camaro5 · 02-08-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

+1. There's a guy I used to know with a 4thgen(or was it a Corvette??) that bought one of those. Forgot where he got it from, though...

I always chuckle at the thought that just stepping on the pedal a little harder will shut it off, too.

I know what you mean. My thought is I just don't want it surprising me ever, by restricting my shifter movement.

You're right though, I've heard many people say they never got "aided" even after years of driving.

You can get them many places, Summit Auto racing, and it includes a weather-tight plug to seal the tranny solenoid connector for future use.

Never2LowChevy · 02-08-2009, 09:26 PM

What does the CAGS do exactly? I havnt driven a newer car with a manual.

camaro5 · 02-08-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

What does the CAGS do exactly? I havnt driven a newer car with a manual.

Roughly, it says the engine is warm, the throttle is 25% or less, in 1st gear.

Energize solenoid in tranny blocking 2nd and 3rd gears.

Driver forced to shift from 1st to 4th.

LDGn63 · 02-08-2009, 09:30 PM

CAGS = MANDATORY 1st to 4th shift when easy driving...

SOLUTION = STAND ON THE GAS! (or get the eliminator)

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-08-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

Roughly, it says the engine is warm, the throttle is 25% or less, in 1st gear.

Energize solenoid in tranny blocking 2nd and 3rd gears.

Driver forced to shift from 1st to 4th.

You know, it just hit me...although I don't own a manual (but I've driven one), I'd do that anyways.

When driving easy (ie. cruising around town), I wouldn't want to shift 4 or 5 times. And I already went from 1st right to 3rd in my friends car as regular practice....huh...

nonsensez9 · 02-08-2009, 10:26 PM

I can see skipping second, but third too? from 25% throttle in first to go straight to fourth is a bit of a jump. I mean, the car will be going like 5mph when shifting to 4th. I don't ever hit 4th until at least 40mph. ah well, I won't knock it until I try it

garfin · 02-09-2009, 05:44 AM

I did mine in '99 with a 5-pack of 2.2 OHM resistors from Radio Shack. The pack cost $0.99 at the time and only 1 is needed. Undid the harness, plugged it in and taped it back up.
So far so good!
http://clarkes96ss.cz28.com/SSFAQ.html#cags
http://www.fastz.com/z06/CAGS.html

Best regardSS,

Elie

spd98 · 02-09-2009, 05:48 AM

It's easy to work around or get rid of it. The car will pull 4th in that condition with no problem.

fastball · 02-09-2009, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garfin

I did mine in '99 with a 5-pack of 2.2 OHM resistors from Radio Shack. The pack cost $0.99 at the time and only 1 is needed. Undid the harness, plugged it in and taped it back up.
So far so good!
http://clarkes96ss.cz28.com/SSFAQ.html#cags
http://www.fastz.com/z06/CAGS.html

Best regardSS,

Elie

Yes, I have heard that the resistor trick works well, and for super cheap.

02-08-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
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02-09-2009, 05:44 AM	#11
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	I did mine in '99 with a 5-pack of 2.2 OHM resistors from Radio Shack. The pack cost $0.99 at the time and only 1 is needed. Undid the harness, plugged it in and taped it back up. So far so good! http://clarkes96ss.cz28.com/SSFAQ.html#cags http://www.fastz.com/z06/CAGS.html Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

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