Performance upgrade options for V10
I have a 2006 Kodiak 22' B+ with the 6.8L V10. It really feels like a dog climbing mountain passes, continually downshifting and jumping RPM's to keep up. 6% grades really affect it. Are there an...
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smkettner wrote:
If it seems to downshift too easy consider new differential gears.
Are you really suggesting changing the final drive ratio ??
I don't think that's good advice AT ALL and likely would be somewhat conter-productive.
The Ford E-series wasn't really made for motor home use.
I immediately noticed the "wandering" problem and a bit later the odd transmission behavior.
The shop fixed the handling problem last week, even though I haven't test driven it yet. If this "chip change" for the tranny isn't too expensive, it will be next on my upgrade list.
With those two changes, it will almost be a decent vehicle.....almost.
