Which automatic trans is it?
The truck was used to plow snow.
The Trans was rebuilt at a Ford dealer at 60K 2 years ago.
Was this a "problem" trans? Were the common problems identified and corrected?

Thanks!

 

4r100.....

 

Thanks,
Does that trans have a good or bad rep?

 

The E4OD and 4R100 (yours is the 4R100) do not have a great reputation for strength or longevity. However if you take care of it, it will last in my opinion. I recommend installing a Sonnax valve and tricumulator springs, or better yet the Transgo Tugger kit and a large plate style tranny cooler. Also install a trans temp gauge and keep the temps below 200. Have the tranny serviced at regular intervals and make sure the proper fluid is used. I have over 204k on my tranny and it's original. Hope it helps.

Max

 

I have an 02 with that trans in in. I destroyed mine at 38k. Its not made to take the power these engine can make. I put in a Precision Industries T/C and a factory tech valve body. So far she seems pretty solid. The only other solution is to splurge and buy a completely worked H/D trans like Brian's or monster in the box. Either one of these and your looking at over $3000 without labor. Absolutely put in the trans cooler, heat is the enemy.

 

here is the T/C I'm running
http://www.converter.com/stallion_power.htm

 

Generally speaking anything that says "Banks" on it is expensive. Sometimes I think your paying more for the name then the product

 

Yeah, I haven't seen one of the Banks TC's in action yet, but from the price you can pay a $100 more and get one from someone that's been making them forever and know that you're getting a top notch part.

Max

 

Max1775 - Im confused by your post. Sorry. Is that an endorsement for or against the BANK's unit? If against - who's the mfg'r thats made them forever for $100 more? Precision Industries? That Stallion unit - "sounds" pretty damn buff from their website.

Whats the Banks cost and what does that Stallion Unit cost btw ...?

 

the banks is a billet t/q it doesnt expand when hot, the stock t/q expands and doesnt hold the fluid pressure up,

 

I will let you know how the Banks converter works. I should get my mule back tomorrow and it will have the Banks converter and the new Sonnex kit in it. I am stock except for the Hypertech tuner and gages. I run it on the max setting all the time unless I am towing. My old converter got toasted (the paint was burning off). The trans shop went through the tranny (it was completely upgraded last year) so I am anxious to see the difference with the new billit converter and the complete valve kit.

 

The Banks unit runs about $950, you can get TCI, Suncoast, Precision, Factory Tech (best bang for the busk IMO), ATS, etc. starting around $1050. They will all be good converters with billet covers, etc. I'm sure the Banks is a good product and I'm sure it is tough. I've never seen them put their name on anything sub-par, but I simply prefer a company that's been building TC's for a while and has a proven track record.

Max

 

Is there anyone who is running a monster box, BTS or any other fully built tranny who can tell me if they run hotter that the stock ones?

 

No, they will not run hotter, actually they will run a little cooler compared to the stock E4OD.

Max