New trans....what a difference!
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 705
Likes: 1
From: Sandia Park, NM
New trans....what a difference!
Just wanted to comment on my truck after the HD4R100 install. It's like a whole new truck. I guess I didn't realize how bad the old trans was slipping. I break tires loose in the stock tune almost every time I turn, and I can pass people much easier now! 
Locomotive breath
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 1
From: Mid Oh. Ponderosa
Good to know, when mine goes I'm going the HD4R100 route unless I can find someone to rebuild it to those specs. for less money. Did you install it yourself or did the dealer do it?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 851
Likes: 14
Break tires loose in stock tune? How small are your tires?
I had an 03 with 37k on it, mint condition, and it wouldn't even break the tires loose.
The other 03 I have now, 120k, with a DP tuner doesnt even spin the tires unless you really try.
I had an 03 with 37k on it, mint condition, and it wouldn't even break the tires loose.
The other 03 I have now, 120k, with a DP tuner doesnt even spin the tires unless you really try.
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 18,849
Likes: 179
From: Puget Sound
I suspect he means when he corners. Ya gotta watch it now... I shredded about 10K miles off my last set of tires (spin, rotate, repeat). That was before the new sticks.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 705
Likes: 1
From: Sandia Park, NM
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 705
Likes: 1
From: Sandia Park, NM
Right around $3000 through my buddy's shop.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 705
Likes: 1
From: Sandia Park, NM
Stock size tires. I said they break loose while turning, not from a stop.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 705
Likes: 1
From: Sandia Park, NM
It took me a long time to figure out why I was going through tires so fast. I never heard them spinning over the exhaust and stereo. I have been thinking about sticks recently....among other things that I do not have money for.
More Turbo
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 594
Likes: 5
From: Full-time RV
This.
I've looked back a couple of times and have been surprised to see a pair of dual wheel prints on the road after some aggressive acceleration out of turns in 60E tune.
I've looked back a couple of times and have been surprised to see a pair of dual wheel prints on the road after some aggressive acceleration out of turns in 60E tune.
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 18,849
Likes: 179
From: Puget Sound
I remember taking my balloons in for trade for tires. On the way to the tire store, I figured "what the hell" and took Stinky out for a "spin" on a straight stretch of 'sphalt with stage II sticks. While Mat and Pedal were makin' bacon, I remember thinking "I thought I'd have more bacon than this". That's when I looked back and saw what was left of my tread lying in tiny particles on the road... still steamy. "Oh.... Gotta work on a tune that prevents that." I now have a tune that gets me rollin', then the satanic bat is unleashed - all go and no show.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 705
Likes: 1
From: Sandia Park, NM
I remember taking my balloons in for trade for tires. On the way to the tire store, I figured "what the hell" and took Stinky out for a "spin" on a straight stretch of 'sphalt with stage II sticks. While Mat and Pedal were makin' bacon, I remember thinking "I thought I'd have more bacon than this". That's when I looked back and saw what was left of my tread lying in tiny particles on the road... still steamy. "Oh.... Gotta work on a tune that prevents that." I now have a tune that gets me rollin', then the satanic bat is unleashed - all go and no show.
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 18,849
Likes: 179
From: Puget Sound
Step 1. Get truck to 100%. Good sensors and controls, solid transmission, all exhaust/boost leaks addressed, a good intake system, fuel mods, and gauges/scan tool with plenty of seat time to analyze how close to 100% the truck is getting. If something needs to be replaced, check to see if anything is available to increase reliability. A good example of this is the intake plenum leak I had... I went to the billet plenums (and RRD CAC boots with T-bolt clamps). Another example is the IH up pipes instead of the OEM units.
Step 2. I maxed my stock turbo out with stock injectors and a tuner... right to its design limit. If you're gunna add fuel, you're gunna want more air. In keeping with the stock-ish theme (not intimidating or a mystery for others to work on), I went the 38R route.
Step 3. Get an injector guy. It's not a simple matter of grabbing fire hoses off the shelf and slappin' 'em in. If you get custom sticks (with bigger nozzles and capacity), they need to be flow balanced to just below idle pressures and pulse width. Any schmoe can get a set of injectors to flow nice at WOT... but it takes a bit of doing to get the sticks to idle and cruise with excellent manners.
Step 4. Get your tuning guy... somebody with a good reputation and a lot of seat time with the sticks you choose. I also suggest getting the tuning hardware to get tuning tweaks emailed to you... this really narrows the field.
Step 5. Get a freaking inch-pound torque wrench. I tried to hop over this one and it led to... wellll... this:
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
VH_Girl
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
35
May 15, 2011 10:33 AM
mtnman64
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
13
Jun 14, 2004 04:55 PM