Banks transcommand- yes or no ?
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Mountain Pass
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From: Desert, Arizona.
Banks transcommand- yes or no ?
I tow a 3000 # work trailer on occasion and 4 wheel some. i woukld like firmer shifts with both. does anyone have experience with this product ?
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I never used one but I think the money is better spent on a Tuner to reflash the computer. You can pick and choose shift points, shift firmness as well as adjust many other parameters on your truck.
With the transcommand you have no adjustability just what the box has programmed. Also the transcommand has to be spliced into the wiring in under the truck. (Old School)
Much easier and cleaner to use a tuner IMO.
So the short answer to your question. No.
With the transcommand you have no adjustability just what the box has programmed. Also the transcommand has to be spliced into the wiring in under the truck. (Old School)
Much easier and cleaner to use a tuner IMO.
So the short answer to your question. No.
Last edited by dkf; Aug 10, 2007 at 06:51 PM.
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I have installed the trans command on my 04 e 350 box truck and i love it.The shifts got a litlle firmer but what i noticed was how the trans didnt shift too quick to the next gear.It hangs a little longer and cause i haul near capacity alot i hated how the trans constantly shifted up and down just tryin to cruise.The install actually wasnt bad .Really the hardest part was tryin to figure where to mount the box. I would definetly purchase this again if i ever got a truck with the 4r100 trans. Hope this helps . Also included in the kit is a bypass plug so if you wanna run stock its as simple as unpluggin the connector and plugin in the bypass plug.
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I had one on my 2000 v10,It did not make a huge difference, but was a noticeable differenc. My comparison is from when I would drive my wifes ex and then hop in my f250 you would see a difference but if you drove the f250 regularly you would get used to it and not notice it was there. I would most likely by one again if I was not planing on going with the bts valvebody.
Mountain Pass
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I installed one a few months ago, and I am very pleased with it. I tow a 9500# 5TH wheel regularly and the Transcommand was worth every penny. I wanted something simple, and without the worry of having to program shift points, etc., and this fit my needs. I say go for it you will not be disappointed.
V10, 4R100, 4x4, Supercab, LB, SW
V10, 4R100, 4x4, Supercab, LB, SW
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Originally Posted by dkf
I never used one but I think the money is better spent on a Tuner to reflash the computer...
For this reason, I dont think a tuner could actually 'take the place' of the Transcommand, but it would be good if a person would buy both.
It was made specifically to fix the problem that the 4-speed auto 4R100 had. It was a good transmission unless you used it for towing and then it would not last very long.
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by DonJames
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the Banks Transcommand works in a different way than a tuner. The tuner will change the computer paremeters only, but does not the Transcommand work by litterally increasing trans oil pressure? Which is what a person wants. The less oil pressure makes for smooth shifts, but increases slipping and thus burns up the transmission. The increased oil pressure will create harsher shifts but does not allow the transmission to slip (burn up).
For this reason, I dont think a tuner could actually 'take the place' of the Transcommand, but it would be good if a person would buy both.
It was made specifically to fix the problem that the 4-speed auto 4R100 had. It was a good transmission unless you used it for towing and then it would not last very long.
For this reason, I dont think a tuner could actually 'take the place' of the Transcommand, but it would be good if a person would buy both.
It was made specifically to fix the problem that the 4-speed auto 4R100 had. It was a good transmission unless you used it for towing and then it would not last very long.
The transmissions are computer controlled, so a tuner reflashes the computer to boost line pressure and etc to modify shift firmness, shift points and etc. It can be done mechanically as well by modifying the valve body.
I just think you get more for your money with a tuner and no box to screw around with.
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