chip for an E4OD
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chip for an E4OD
I am sorry if I am bringing up an old topic, but I am looking for some experienced advice.
I am new to the idea of chipping a vehicle, but am getting very interested in it. Of course I want more power, and I am sure that every chip will give me more, so I won't mention that again.
What I want to know is does anyone else out there hate the way an E4OD acts in it's stock setup? I am sure that my driving styles are not kind to an automatic, but I find that the E4OD will not "hang on" and is constantly shifting back and fourth. Is there a chip that along with power will improve the way this tranny acts? I am very close to taking a well functioning tranny out of my truck because I don't like the way it acts driving down the road.
The truck is a 1995 F150 5.0 4WD E4OD.
Thanks for any help.
I am new to the idea of chipping a vehicle, but am getting very interested in it. Of course I want more power, and I am sure that every chip will give me more, so I won't mention that again.
What I want to know is does anyone else out there hate the way an E4OD acts in it's stock setup? I am sure that my driving styles are not kind to an automatic, but I find that the E4OD will not "hang on" and is constantly shifting back and fourth. Is there a chip that along with power will improve the way this tranny acts? I am very close to taking a well functioning tranny out of my truck because I don't like the way it acts driving down the road.
The truck is a 1995 F150 5.0 4WD E4OD.
Thanks for any help.
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There is no blanket stock set up for the E4OD. It can vary quite a bit based on the programming in any specific PCM code. Having said that, in most cases its my opinion that Ford's shifting leaves a lot to be desired.
By adding power your going to reduce shift hunting, plus the chip will optimize the shift strategy as well. And, in addition it will firm up the shifts, which most people really like. Just be glad you don't have a 2004+ F-150... the 1-2 stock shift is horrible.
By adding power your going to reduce shift hunting, plus the chip will optimize the shift strategy as well. And, in addition it will firm up the shifts, which most people really like. Just be glad you don't have a 2004+ F-150... the 1-2 stock shift is horrible.
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Thanks motorhaven. I am thinking hard about a chip now. If I get a user adjustable "tunner", if there much adjustment or experimentation than I can do with the tranny shift patterns and styles, or is that pretty well set and not adjustable? If I plan on doing any other mods (because I am), is a non-adjustable "chip" a waste of time/money? Headers and Exhaust work will be comming soon. If and where I go from there is not yet decided.
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I know that as far as the shifting goes, you can change other things relatively easy on the e4od. B&M makes a kit to change the shifting of the torque converter clutch. I think it is only about 30 bucks from autozone. If you want to get a little better clutch lock up and a harder, faster shift you could change the accumulater in the trans. Never done that one yet but I plan on trying it shortly.
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