TorqShift really a six speed auto.
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Originally Posted by rvpuller
The only time you would notice it is when you are pulling a heavy load, when I'm pulling my 5ver it will do it going into 2nd, 3rd and sometimes OD. unloaded you would never fell it do it.
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But if I start leaning on the gas like you normally do to maintain speed as you encounter the hill, it shifts immediately to the next gear as it does on the flats.
I'm not trying to argue with ya, just telling what it does, how, when, and possibly why. Hey I've only put on 8,000 miles. Maybe it's trying to fall apart for all I know! (But I doubt it, it'd be an awful quiet fall apart if it was that.)
It reminded me of a Pepsi truck I used to drive with a 5-sp Allison. That never shifted without going into t.c. unlock.
It would be interesting to know the exact shift sequence and what the trans. is going through when going from stop to highway speed
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5-speed torqshift auto trans has 6th gear?
I guess a person can compare it to a 10 speed bicycle. But for this discussion lets make it a 6 speed. With 2 sprockets up front by the pedals & 3 sprockets at the back wheel. Each of the 3 back sprockets would have 2 gear ratio settings each depending on which front sprocket the chain is on. Is this a good example or am I totally off track here?
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Originally Posted by redford
Yes. You actually have 1, 1-OD, 2, 2-OD, 3 and 3-OD if you want to get technical. 2-OD (or 4th) is only used when it's cold.
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Originally Posted by DonJames
I guess a person can compare it to a 10 speed bicycle. But for this discussion lets make it a 6 speed. With 2 sprockets up front by the pedals & 3 sprockets at the back wheel. Each of the 3 back sprockets would have 2 gear ratio settings each depending on which front sprocket the chain is on. Is this a good example or am I totally off track here?
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Originally Posted by DonJames
I guess I will ask the stupid question. So why is it so important for a different shift pattern when it is cold out?
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Can you put the torque shift behind the 7.3 if so what kind of stuff do you have to change around
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Originally Posted by catlin 79
Can you put the torque shift behind the 7.3 if so what kind of stuff do you have to change around
Then comes the fun part! You need to develop a computer that can run the TorqShift behind a 7.3L. The computer in the 6.0L trucks will only run the TorqShift as long as it is also running a 6.0L. That computer won't run a 7.3L. The computer in the 7.3L truck can't do anything with a TorqShift.
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Originally Posted by Casey
First you'd need an adaptor to get the trans to bolt to the engine because they have different bolt patterns.
Then comes the fun part! You need to develop a computer that can run the TorqShift behind a 7.3L. The computer in the 6.0L trucks will only run the TorqShift as long as it is also running a 6.0L. That computer won't run a 7.3L. The computer in the 7.3L truck can't do anything with a TorqShift.
Then comes the fun part! You need to develop a computer that can run the TorqShift behind a 7.3L. The computer in the 6.0L trucks will only run the TorqShift as long as it is also running a 6.0L. That computer won't run a 7.3L. The computer in the 7.3L truck can't do anything with a TorqShift.
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Originally Posted by bfloyd4445
I beleive that the torqshift will operate in the default mode if it dosen't get the proper inputs from the 6.0. This means it will work fine behind the 7.3 just won't adjust shift points as per engine load.
Originally Posted by bfloyd4445
Ask Ford customer service they can tell you.
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Originally Posted by bfloyd4445
I beleive that the torqshift will operate in the default mode if it dosen't get the proper inputs from the 6.0. This means it will work fine behind the 7.3 just won't adjust shift points as per engine load.
It will NOT WORK AT ALL.
You'd need an aftermarket shift computer and a lot of customization to get it to work. Either that, or you'd be stuck with a 4-speed anyway...
Better thing to do would be to get your 4R100 bullet-proofed by a reputable shop (or one of our sponsors?). And cheaper.
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Originally Posted by krewat
No, it won't.
It will NOT WORK AT ALL.
You'd need an aftermarket shift computer and a lot of customization to get it to work. Either that, or you'd be stuck with a 4-speed anyway...
Better thing to do would be to get your 4R100 bullet-proofed by a reputable shop (or one of our sponsors?). And cheaper.
It will NOT WORK AT ALL.
You'd need an aftermarket shift computer and a lot of customization to get it to work. Either that, or you'd be stuck with a 4-speed anyway...
Better thing to do would be to get your 4R100 bullet-proofed by a reputable shop (or one of our sponsors?). And cheaper.
Your right about the 4R100, it would be an easy fix to get a tricked out 4R100 from one of the better builders. You wouldn't have a six speed but like kerwat said, you would have a bullet proof tranny that matches your truck.
Good luck. Hey, if you do make the swapp please let us know how it turns out.
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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen
Originally Posted by rgrp944
Just a wild guess but would they do that to help keep the engine and tranny inside there prefered operating temps.