John Wood hooked up my E40D yesterday

[mike100]

I've had about a day and a half of driving impressions in various modes as well as my regular around the neighborhood routes. Due to the fact that I have a one page chip that doesn't change shift points, the personality is pretty much the same (more on that later...got a new chip and program ready for next week hopefully).

However...

The thing will not slip a shift, yet is is not at all harsh. It shifts firm and quick no matter what the torque level. There is a definite push when it hits the next gear. Even with the mediocre stock ECM calibration, the shift time is quick even into third and overdrive at full power . The best part is that is never bangs at part throttle or full throttle...just shifts clean no matter what throttle position it's in.

5R110 torque converter (6L unit)-- I think it is a pretty subtle change actually. I can feel the difference at high idle speeds that it seems to push a bit more and sometimes it seems to jump out better at part throttle than it used to presumably due to the lower stall that the stator fins have. John showed this to everybody at the last Sunrise ford get together. As I recall the clutch material and construction might be a bit better than a 4r100 piece, but the older trannies need a spacer plate to fit them. Probably a stronger unit than a superduty 7.3 (4r100) converter and surely better than an original e40d converter. I can't absolutely say I would be happier with one or the other... either way a oem Ford converter is pretty economical and is constructed a lot better than some custom units. If it can hold 350-400 or more hp for years on end than it all be good.

Can you believe I brought my camera and forgot to take pictures! Doh! Spent a lot of time bugging John and checking out all the preperation and special upgrades he did to the internals. I don't want to go into details, but a lot of work goes into support bearings and structures and upgrading (in my case) to newer superduty planetaries and other parts. Also every gear has an extra clutch without using thinner clutch plates.

Can't wait to tune the shift characteristics and get this thing to the next meeting.

Hopefully I can hit some hillclimbs or cinders in Northern AZ. and not be needing to rebuild the trans right afterword. After last months offroad and acceleration and towing episodes, My tranny finally got bad. Funny how fun can be measured by the amount of trouble your transmission gives you shortly after.

So in conclusion... Why put some big city guys kids thru college or make his next house payment when you can go out to Holtville and actually see what goes into your trans. Don't wait too long, it's getting hot out there.

mike

[weweld]

Pretty Cool Ain't It

A Ford tranny that WORKS

John is a great guy isn't he

GENE

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Mike,
I wish you would have stopped at the park on Thursday (5/5). I saw you drive by while we were playing fresbie. Is it more fun than the Jeep now? Congrats on your new tranny.

BTW, the black wheels look SWEET!!

[duramaxcrusher]

the black wheels look SWEET!!

Steve likes the black wheels Who would have guessed.

[mike100]

MAXRSMART, I didn't see you at the park on thursday because I didn't look I guess.

BTW.. the jeep is easier around town and the brown hornet is really best on the freeway. 3/4 ton suspension around all that ridiculous construction is a bit harsh. That and the fact that the rear end is detroited make it a bit touchy to drive on bumpy curvy sections.

Now I know where you hang out... I'll try to rev when I go by.

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We are over there just about everyday to eat lunch. I might not always be in my truck though. You can look for a silver Ranger also.