Changing from automatic to a standrd

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Sep 8, 2006 | 11:46 AM

mchildress

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Changing from automatic to a standrd

My transmision is starting to slip and I was wondering if i should spend around 4 or 5 grand a get a beefed up automatic or to just put a standard in. I have a 1997 F350 4x4. Its straight piped with super chip programer (1705) and a home made intake. I have Auto Meter gauges EGT, boost, and transmission.

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Sep 8, 2006 | 01:17 PM

Cuda_jim

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If you are talking about a tranny from BTS or (forgot the other one), then keep the auto. Changing over to a manual tranny has been discussed alot on the forum....Losta work and can get expensive. Manuals have their problems too, just not as bad as the auto's. IMO

Sep 8, 2006 | 01:40 PM

ForemanES

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I agree, I have thought about changing my manual to a bts auto. But it can get expensive. Manuals are nice for towing but when you drive around town it kinda gets old pushing in the clutch. I bet you would spend that 4 or 5 grand converting over to a manual, when you can have the best auto trans made for the same price.

Sep 8, 2006 | 03:54 PM

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i suggest getting a beefed up tranny or hooking up with someone who wants the opposite of you and swapping it all over.

Sep 12, 2006 | 11:45 AM

mchildress

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Im still debating on what to do! Shifting doesnt bother me. All my other trucks where standard. I just dont want to have to deal with an auto tranny goin out or givein me problems.

Sep 12, 2006 | 08:30 PM

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I've got a 5 speed in my 1 ton that I do a lot of towing with. There is no way I would ever want an automatic in that thing. It would be trash in 3 months.

My 3/4 ton has an E4OD. I sometimes find myself wanting to shift it. Probably reflex. I think sometimes I want a manual tranny in it and other times I'm happy with what I have. I believe there are some electrical issues with switching to manual, something to do with the cruse control, if memory serves me.

If you are going to get your E4OD rebuilt I recommend Brian's Truck Shop. Those guys know how to build a tranny.

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