bmanning wrote:
Wes Tausend wrote:
...
I'd be satisfied with the ability to force an earlier shift, and lock-up, on the 4R100 auto on our 2000 F-250 7.3L. As it is, it does not shift to OD, nor converter lock-up, until about 40 mph even when there is virtually no load. If I had a manual, I'd be short-shifting around town while running empty.
Wes
...
There at least used to be (likely still are) products on the market that can allow the driver to dictate TC lockup. Maybe Banks Trans Command, something like that? Can't speak to their cost or quality but they do exist.
When I had my 2002 7.3L I always had a feeling that the stock 4R100 left some performance on the table and if I'd have kept it a built trans would've definitely been in the plans.
Thanks for the reinforcement. I did do some preliminary looking but it was inconclusive, especially shift points and holding a selected gear. I guess I would trust Banks Power over and above unfamiliar products, whatever features they may offer.
The power seems ok for the TT, but a little more couldn't hurt, maybe at least match the V-10 hp. There is probably not much sense keeping it stock as the untouched noisy old 7.3 rapidly ages beyond current populararity during my ownership.
I wonder if computer shift points wouldn't be even further off with a Gear Vendors.
Wes
...
