10R100 applications
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Can you imagine the confusion at the parts house for something like a filter seal. Sir: Do you know what trans is in your truck 10r100, 10r140 G or 10r140. Customer says it's a white gas superduty...with a blank stare. Partsman: what engine is in it? Truck owner says a gas engine, I'll already told you 5.8 I think. Sir, there is no 5.8 with your year. Customer: maybe a 6.7 idk
I've seen this 1,000 times at the counter and Im just shopping for parts.
One thing pointed out above, GM and Dodge have a much more streamlined engine/trans setup.
I've seen this 1,000 times at the counter and Im just shopping for parts.
One thing pointed out above, GM and Dodge have a much more streamlined engine/trans setup.
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no no no, we as worldly Ford buyers don't want that, Ford needs two gas motors, two versions of the diesel motor, and three transmissions. Just feel the sophistication.
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I like the simple build and give me the best you got approach from GM.
Ford had that in 20-22.
Dodge would not let you get an Aisin and HO CTD in a 3/4 ton. Imho Ford said this and wanted to one up Dodge .Dodge FORCED people that wanted an upgraded CTD into a 1 ton SRW. Also if they wanted the better trans, they had to get a 1 ton srw AND an HO.
Ford had that in 20-22.
Dodge would not let you get an Aisin and HO CTD in a 3/4 ton. Imho Ford said this and wanted to one up Dodge .Dodge FORCED people that wanted an upgraded CTD into a 1 ton SRW. Also if they wanted the better trans, they had to get a 1 ton srw AND an HO.
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My problem with the 6.8 and the 10R100 has always been that no company makes a weaker version of something to be just as good as the more expensive offerings, and it stands to reason there was significant cost cutting to make it worth while.
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Counterpoint:
Lighter duty elements can be more efficient and easier to calibrate, because they operate closer to capacities and tolerances. A good example is putting too large axles on too light of a truck, large unspring weight that needs to be managed, without the counteracting weight of a heavier vehicle.
Also, assuming the 10R100 is rated for 738ft/lbs, why does this matter? That's over 50% more than the gas engines put out.
Now, if you are planning on supercharging and being unkind to your truck, that would be the only situation I can see it mattering.
Lighter duty elements can be more efficient and easier to calibrate, because they operate closer to capacities and tolerances. A good example is putting too large axles on too light of a truck, large unspring weight that needs to be managed, without the counteracting weight of a heavier vehicle.
Also, assuming the 10R100 is rated for 738ft/lbs, why does this matter? That's over 50% more than the gas engines put out.
Now, if you are planning on supercharging and being unkind to your truck, that would be the only situation I can see it mattering.
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Lighter duty elements can be more efficient and easier to calibrate, because they operate closer to capacities and tolerances. A good example is putting too large axles on too light of a truck, large unspring weight that needs to be managed, without the counteracting weight of a heavier vehicle.
Also, assuming the 10R100 is rated for 738ft/lbs, why does this matter? That's over 50% more than the gas engines put out.
Also, assuming the 10R100 is rated for 738ft/lbs, why does this matter? That's over 50% more than the gas engines put out.
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Gas,
I think for it's intended use being a F350 and/or Tremor gets the heavier trans because of higher higher likelihood of harder usage.
f250 and Fx4 are soccer dad trucks. The F350 and Tremor are a bit more purpose built for harsher use.
I think for it's intended use being a F350 and/or Tremor gets the heavier trans because of higher higher likelihood of harder usage.
f250 and Fx4 are soccer dad trucks. The F350 and Tremor are a bit more purpose built for harsher use.
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Ive had both the 100 series lighter duty transmissions used for towing between 13k-16k. They ran the same temps as my 10R140s with the same weight being hauled or towed. Once the new Ram trucks hit with the 8spd im getting rid of all these clunky, bucking, surging, slipping, terrible shifting Fords I have
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https://www.vdm.ford.com/content/dam...ng-Guide-1.pdf
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Thats been my take on both the 6R100 and 10R100. The build far exceeds the engines they are mated to. I read all the same complaints about the 10R140 and 10R100 but yet to read of one actually burning up and failing under working conditions?
Ive had both the 100 series lighter duty transmissions used for towing between 13k-16k. They ran the same temps as my 10R140s with the same weight being hauled or towed. Once the new Ram trucks hit with the 8spd im getting rid of all these clunky, bucking, surging, slipping, terrible shifting Fords I have
Ive had both the 100 series lighter duty transmissions used for towing between 13k-16k. They ran the same temps as my 10R140s with the same weight being hauled or towed. Once the new Ram trucks hit with the 8spd im getting rid of all these clunky, bucking, surging, slipping, terrible shifting Fords I have
Here is a failure of a 10R100 with several others chiming in of theirs failing.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-failure.html