Description
The WOT Box adds two major features to any car. They are No-lift shifting and 2-step launch control. No lift shifting allows you to keep the gas pedal floored in between shifts so you do not lose boost between gears, AND the 2 step allows you to program a set rpm launch point for maximum traction and consistent launches! Both of these features are completely user-programmable using the WOT Box Graphical User Interface.
The No-Lift Shift feature makes no-lift shifting easy by cutting your engine’s ignition for a very short period while you no-lift shift. No-lift shifting is keeping the gas down through the shifft. The ignition cut allows the synchros in your transmission to mesh easily, reducing the chance of missing a gear and damaging your transmission. Keeping your foot down through the shift also allows you to hold boost through the shift, thereby significantly improving your E.T.
The major benefits are:
- Lower ETs
- Reduced chance of missing a gear
- More consistent, effortless shifts
- Reduced wear on the transmission
- Reduced chance of major transmission damage
- The 2-Step Launch Control modulates the ignition by cutting power to individual ignition coils to hold the RPM you want to launch at. The turbo will spool up while you do this. You can use this feature for a more consistent and more powerful launch in boost!
Included in the kit:
- WOT Box
- USB to Serial adapter
- Universal wiring harness
- Heat-shrink tubing
- Ground lug
- Zip Ties
What is the WOT Box?
The WOT Box is an electronic device that makes WOT shifting easy by reducing your engine’s power for a very short timed period while you shift. It allows the synchros in your transmission to mesh easily, reducing the chance of missing a gear and damaging your transmission. If the input shaft on a manual transmission is not allowed to slow down enough it will lock you out of gear time after time. We have developed a solution to the problem by controlling the ignition at the shift point to ease the transition from one gear to another.
What is WOT Shifting?
WOT shifting is a common practice used by drag racers regardless of if they are running turbo, supercharger or naturally aspirated. WOT shifting is accomplished by holding the gas pedal to the floor and never “lifting” off the gas during the shift. The problem with doing so is when you depress the clutch engine RPMs flare up and a brief amount of time is required for the transmission input shaft to slow down. Even the most successful drivers have been known to miss a gear occasionally. It requires complete concentration and lightning quick reactions in order to pull it off.
“Keep the pedal to the metal, blip the clutch, and grab the next gear. Do it fast enough before the redline, and your reward will be a zero lag, constant boost shift.”
When you WOT shift, your engine is still producing peak power through the shift. With the clutch released, the engine revs up. This increase in RPMs and the full output power of the engine makes it very difficult for the synchros in your transmission to engage. The result means that WOT shifting can be very difficult and potentially damaging to your transmission.
How does the WOT Box make WOT Shifting easy?
Our WOT Box momentarily disrupts the engine power long enough for you to make an effortless, fast WOT shift. The result?
Lower ETs – One of our big turbo customer cars dropped their E.T. in the quarter mile from 12.0 to 11.3 seconds just by adding the WOT Box!
How does the WOT Box work?
The split second that you place your foot on the clutch pedal with the throttle all the way down, a signal is sent to the WOT Box that a shift has been initiated. When the module sees the signal from the clutch switch it will reduce engine power by cutting the ignition. The ignition control is a precise timed event that the user has complete control of. The box is capable of controlling ignition from 25 milliseconds to 700 milliseconds in 25 millisecond increments. With a range like that the wot box can even make Mr. Magoo look like a seasoned pro!
The drivers in our test cars describe using the WOT BOX as sitting in the car and going through the gearbox with the engine off!! All the drivers were amazed at how smooth the gearbox was. The transition from gear to gear is effortless and the boost gauge would barely show a blip between the shifts. We were able to test on an Evo8 with a laggy 60-1 turbo and managed to hold 30+ psi through every gear! Even on a stock turbo equipped Dodge SRT-4 we were able to knock 3 tenths off e.t. by simply hooking the box up. Our big turbo SRT-4 cars were able to drop up to 7 tenths off their E.T. with the WOT Box alone!
The Wot box works on ALL GASOLINE combustion cars. You just need to know which wires to tap into for your specific vehicle. YES it works on automatic transmission cars for launch control, but you wont be able to use the no lift shift, since your transmission is shifting automatically, not you shifting with a manual transmission.
The most popular cars this wot box is installed on are:
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- Acura TL
- Audi A3 8P
- Audi B5 A4
- Audi B5 A4
- Audi B5 S4 (2.7T)
- Audi B6 A4
- Audi B6 S4
- Audi A4 2.0T
- Audi A4 2.0TFSI
- Audi C5 A6 (2.7T)
- Audi TT
- Audi TT-RS 2.5L
- Audi S4
- Audi S6
- BMW 135i / 335i
- BMW 325i
- BMW 540i E39
- BMW X5
- BMW M3
- BMW M3 E36
- BMW M3 E46
- BMW M5 E39
- BMW E36 328i
- Cadillac CTS-V 1st and 2nd Generation, Sedan and Coupe
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Chevrolet Camaro LS1
- Chevrolet Cavalier
- Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L
- Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0SC
- Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.4
- Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0TC
- Chevrolet Corvette C5
- Chevrolet Corvette C6
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Chevrolet Sonic RS 1.4T
- Chrysler PT Cruiser and GT
- Dodge Neon SRT-4
- Dodge Neon 2nd Generation
- Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (aftermarket flash req’d for 2-Step feature)
- Dodge Challenger R/T
- Dodge Challenger SRT-8
- Dodge Charger
- Dodge Dart 1.4L / 2.0L / 2.4L
- Dodge Ram SRT-10
- Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L
- Dodge Viper
- Eagle Talon
- Fiat Abarth
- Ford Focus ST
- Ford Focus ST 225
- Ford Mustang 1996 – 2018 (All)
- Ford Mustang pre-1996
- Ford Mustang 5th Generation (including Shelby, GT)
- Ford Mustang 6th Generation
- Ford Mustang 7th Generation (2015 – 2018)
- Honda Civic DX
- Honda Civic EX
- Honda Civic Si
- Honda Civic 8th Generation
- Honda Civic 9th Generation
- Honda S2000
- Hyundai Genesis 2.0T
- Hyundai Genesis V6
- Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0t
- Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L
- Hyundai Veloster Turbo
- Infinity G35
- Infinity G37
- Mazda 3i/s 2.0L / 2.3L
- Mazda 3i/s 2.0L / 2.3L
- Mazda 6s
- Mazda Miata
- Mazda Speed 3
- Mazda Speed 6
- Mazda Speed Protege
- Mitsubishi 3000GT
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Generation VIII, IX, X and more
- Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Mitsubishi Mirage
- Nissan 350Z
- Nissan 370Z
- Nissan 200SX
- Nissan 240SX
- Nissan 300ZX
- Nissan Maxima
- Nissan Sentra
- Nissan Sentra Spec V
- Pontiac GTO
- Pontiac GTO LS2
- Pontiac Solstice 2.0T
- Pontiac Solstice 2.4L
- Pontiac Sunfire
- Porsche 996 / 997
- Saab 900
- Saturn Ion Redline
- Saturn Sky Redline 2.0T
- Saturn Sky Redline 2.4L
- Seat Leon Cupra
- Scion tC
- Scion xB
- Scion FRS
- Subaru BRZ
- Subaru Impreza
- Subaru Impreza WRX
- Subaru Legacy Outback
- Toyota Celica
- Toyota Corolla S
- Toyota Corolla XRS
- Toyota Supra
- Toyota Yaris
- Toyota MR2
- Volvo S40
- Volvo S60R
- Volvo C70
- Volvo S70
- Volvo 850T
- Volvo 855
- Vauxhall Corsa
- Vauxhall Astra VXR
- VW Beetle 1.8T
- VW GTI Mk3 2.0L
- VW GTI Mk3 VR6
- VW GTI Mk4 1.8T
- VW GTI Mk4 VR6
- VW GTI Mk5 2.0T
- VW GTI Mk6 2.0T
- VW GTI Mk7
- VW Golf Mk4 2.0L
- VW Golf Mk4 2.8L V6
- VW Golf Mk5
- VW Golf Mk6 2.5L
- VW Golf Mk7 1.8T
- VW Golf R Mk7
- VW Jetta 1.8T
- VW Jetta III VR6
- VW Jetta Mk4
- VW Jetta VR6
- VW Jetta Mk5 2.5L
- VW Jetta 2.0T FSI
- VW Passat Mk5
- VW Passat V6
- VW Rabbit Mk6
- VW R32
Will the WOT Box affect normal driving?
No. The WOT Box will only activate when you are WOT Shifting. Normal shifts will be ignored and continue to work just as you expect. You won’t even know its there, until you make a WOT Shift!
Will I be able to program it or do I need an engineering degree?
Many after-market electronics are bulky and full of dip switches, buttons and dials that are enough to make the average DIY’er bang their head on the wall in frustration! The WOT Box is simple to program with only one button and one LED. Detailed Photo installation instructions are provided with the unit, however if you want to look at installation instructions for this item, N2MB has the installation instructions on their website for you to view at www.n2mb.com.
Will the WOT Box work on a car that has the X brand ignition?
Yes. It will work on any ignition setup that has a common positive lead for all of the ignition coils. See our installation instructions page for custom wiring diagrams for specific ignition setups.
What is involved in hooking it up?
No new hardware is needed. The installation will only involve hooking up a few wires.
Do I need a clutch switch?
No, you don’t! Most recent cars have the clutch up switch already built in. If you have cruise control, you likely already have the switch you need.
What’s that serial port on the side of the box for?
We are currently developing a slick windows interface for the WOT Box. With it, you’ll be able to download a history of your previous 200 WOT shifts, get your average shift time and program the exact ignition kill time you want. You’ll also be able to upgrade the firmware on your WOT Box as we develop new features and improve performance. We were going to charge $99 for the computer interface, but now we’re going to throw it in for free. How great is that?
How big is it?
It’s small enough that you will be able to hide it up in your dash. The exterior dimensions are 3.8″ x 1.6″ x 0.8″.
Note: N2MB has assured us that this product is compatible with any motorized vehicle. They even claim to have customers using their WOT Box with watercraft and ATVs. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a specific make and model of vehicle, please contact the manufacturer for more information.
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