Tow Haul
I did a search on this subject and did not get much of an answer. So I am asking you folks who probably know more about the subject than any other place on the Internet. Here goes..... When I got my F...
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klutchdust wrote:mlts22 wrote:
If worried about it, and the rig isn't in warranty, hit a place like Five Star Tuning, and get a tuner, which will help with shift points and gear use. I've read good things about those devices, but personally have not used one.
Be careful using a tuner. Enough engineering went into this engine/transmission combination . I don't see where a tuner will benefit anyone but the seller of said product.
The engineering that goes into vehicles today by the manufacturers is designed to be cheap for them to build, last through the warranty period, and appeal to the majority of the drivers.
Not all drivers fit that majority class. I don't and maybe mlts22 doesn't either.
If there wasn't a need for special tuning, why have places like: Shelby, Hooker, K&N, Brembo, Lingenfelter, Ruff, Cobb, and dozens of others made a wonderful living and a joyous experience for their customers.
I bought a new class A on a F53 chassis and was horribly disapointed in the shift points of the transmission. It would shift from TCLU (overdrive) down to third gear when approaching a overpass on the freeway. Skipped fifth and fourth altogether.
After attending the "5 star tuning" seminar at the good sam rally, I ordered their chip. What a huge difference. I would strongly recommend them to someone who is unhappy with their Ford transmission.
As an aside; the Ford manual says the "normal" mode of driving is with the "tow-haul" off. I think if they wanted you to drive in "tow-haul" all the time, it wouldn't be optional.
