e4od shift module
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e4od shift module
im picking up a 1990 f250 7.3 e4od, i would like to buy and shift module to improve shifts, and later on a shift kit...... what modules have you guys used, prefer, and the costs???? tia Dustin
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Find out the history of the truck before doing anything to the transmission. 1990 was not a very good year if the transmission is a factory build and merely unceasing the line pressure may add strain on already weak components. The converter clutch piston for example, is prone to cracking from stock hydraulic fluid pressure settings. So increasing line pressure will help prevent wear and tear on the clutch packs, but other parts may fail sooner.
For this reason, I generally advise against using a "plug - in" (electronic) shift kit on an otherwise bone stock transmission.
My shift kit is a baunann, and overall, it works well, but I feel its overpriced for what you get. For half the cost, you can get a TransGo kit that has many other updates and internal fixes in addition to shift modding. The steel replacement valves alone were worth the $50 price, IMO. I also have internal upgrades in the transmission and run a Baumann transmission controller, the TCS is worth every penny.
Baumann shift kit: $109.95
TransGo shift kit : $50 (don't remember exact number, but local autoparts store carried it)
TCS : $ 650 (with $150 wiring harness)
For this reason, I generally advise against using a "plug - in" (electronic) shift kit on an otherwise bone stock transmission.
My shift kit is a baunann, and overall, it works well, but I feel its overpriced for what you get. For half the cost, you can get a TransGo kit that has many other updates and internal fixes in addition to shift modding. The steel replacement valves alone were worth the $50 price, IMO. I also have internal upgrades in the transmission and run a Baumann transmission controller, the TCS is worth every penny.
Baumann shift kit: $109.95
TransGo shift kit : $50 (don't remember exact number, but local autoparts store carried it)
TCS : $ 650 (with $150 wiring harness)
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Originally Posted by DNewton
whats TCS? not familier with it
This is it: http://www.baumannengineering.com/tcs.htm
Everything that the computer normally takes care of is up to you to program into the TCS, there are also other features that make if superior to the OEM controller. Like the option of having two separate shift profiles to run off, one can have higher line pressure or unlock the torque converter, for example, or even engine braking. You can make the transmission do just about anything you want. You can even use the cruise control buttons to shift gears, if you want.
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I would go with TransGo, more bang for less buck, but aside from cost, I found nothing wrong with the other one, which offers a very wide range of tunability.
To rebuild the transmission, well it depends on what you plan on doing with the truck, and if you have the time or money for and overhaul. If you want to add a turbo, than the transmission may, or may not hold, the point is, theres just no way of knowing.
Personally, if I was unable to find out the history of the transmission, I would tear into it as soon I got it home. And based on what I found, order parts, and upgrades as needed. I Built my E4OD myself, and I made many costly mistakes along the way, the biggest one is that I didn't get a manual from day one, followed by a close second, the fact that I got a 460 bolt pattern thinking it would fit.....
Everything, TCS, new case, replacement OD section, etc cost me in the range of 3 grand, but now I know what I have, and it even drives well too.
To rebuild the transmission, well it depends on what you plan on doing with the truck, and if you have the time or money for and overhaul. If you want to add a turbo, than the transmission may, or may not hold, the point is, theres just no way of knowing.
Personally, if I was unable to find out the history of the transmission, I would tear into it as soon I got it home. And based on what I found, order parts, and upgrades as needed. I Built my E4OD myself, and I made many costly mistakes along the way, the biggest one is that I didn't get a manual from day one, followed by a close second, the fact that I got a 460 bolt pattern thinking it would fit.....
Everything, TCS, new case, replacement OD section, etc cost me in the range of 3 grand, but now I know what I have, and it even drives well too.
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David,
What is this about unlocking the torque converter? I have an issue of the TC locking and unlocking when the engine is warm and above 37mph.....Does htis unit help control the torque converter?
Thad
What is this about unlocking the torque converter? I have an issue of the TC locking and unlocking when the engine is warm and above 37mph.....Does htis unit help control the torque converter?
Thad
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Originally Posted by dakotajeep
David,
What is this about unlocking the torque converter? I have an issue of the TC locking and unlocking when the engine is warm and above 37mph.....Does htis unit help control the torque converter?Thad
What is this about unlocking the torque converter? I have an issue of the TC locking and unlocking when the engine is warm and above 37mph.....Does htis unit help control the torque converter?Thad
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Originally Posted by dakotajeep
David,
What is this about unlocking the torque converter? I have an issue of the TC locking and unlocking when the engine is warm and above 37mph.....Does htis unit help control the torque converter?
Thad
What is this about unlocking the torque converter? I have an issue of the TC locking and unlocking when the engine is warm and above 37mph.....Does htis unit help control the torque converter?
Thad
What I was describing is the ability to lock out the torque converter just like locking out the overdrive, by activating a secondary shift table that has parameters that prevent the lockup from activating. By combining the OD lockout and the secondary shift table, I have four different RPMs to choose fron when running on the freeway, so I have the right gear for the right conditions. 2400, 2200, 2000, and 1600 are all at my fingertips when cruising at 70 MPH.
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