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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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tranny upgrades

i have a 2001 f250 V10 4x4 auto. the shifts are getting to be alittle wimpy and starting to slip..... what upgrades have been have you done? what works? what doesnt? i think the stock tranny is a 4r100 or something like that...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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Superchips tuner avalible right here on this site. I used one on my 02 100k 5.4 4r100 and what a differance. Many other features besides firming up the tranny, and easy to use!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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well i have the hypertech programmer. it allows me to change the shift pionts by up to 500 RPM, and increases shift firmness(very little). i know there is like rebuild/shift kits. are they worth the time and moeny, because the electronic tuner is doin very little for performance besides letting me rev out first and secound an extra 4 and 300 RPMs. BIG-WHOOP!!!!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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You could put the Sonnex valve in, the sponsors here have it, it'll firm up the shift.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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has anyone used this "sonnex valve." any reviews on this product?????? or any more info or products???
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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http://www.blackclouddiesel.com/Ford...ion/sonnax.htm

You can do a search on the forum for sonnex, lots of talk about it, it's been good talk.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Here's another idea...http://www.chickenears.com/accumulator_main.htm
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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Do the mechanical mods, tuners and programmers just bump line pressure which isn't good at all.

I did the Sonnex valve and Tricummulator Springs in my '99 V10 and the shifts were great. I hope you like the shifting of a sports car cause that is what youa re going to feel like you are driving.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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so should i take off what i have done with the hypertech programmer.... atleast undo the shift firmness????
 
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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First get the FTVB. Then if you want to, adjust the hypertech. The FTVB was one of the best mods I put on.
 
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I did the ftvb works great !
 
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 07:28 AM
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sonnax works great, i run a superchip, and the sonnax complements it very well, nice firm shifts..
 
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