Apr-17-2015 05:14 AM
Apr-23-2015 05:56 PM
jspringator wrote:
I can get a lower gear by punching out of OD and putting it in 3rd. Probably roughly equivalent to the 4.88. I'm looking for something between OD and 3rd. If my non-towing mileage were better I would get much more use from the truck. If I could get 18-20 mpg or so consistently on the road, I would drive it a lot more.
It did the best it had ever done on my last tow with the performance tune. I guess after that performance, I was willing to make a commitment to the truck. I'll probably do this within the next year.
Apr-23-2015 03:16 PM
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Apr-19-2015 04:41 AM
BurbMan wrote:
Holy cow you have 400k miles on that van? Pretty awesome, hope I can get anywhere near that.
Apr-18-2015 08:58 PM
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Apr-18-2015 10:06 AM
Bedlam wrote:
The 5R110 was used on later model V10's and the 6R140 is used on F650 and F750 with the V10. You may have better luck matching up a newer Ford transmission than trying to get the Allison to work.
Apr-18-2015 09:02 AM
More To See wrote:
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My understanding is that they should not be engaged in an engine braking situation - or in reverse. I never do it.
Apr-17-2015 10:12 PM
Sport45 wrote:
When I was looking at these ten or twelve years ago the Gear Vendor OD units were not rated for reverse torque. In other words, they were supposed to be shut off if you were in reverse or using engine braking on a downgrade. The US Gear units were rated for full torque in either direction. I don't know if GV has changed their system to allow use on downhills or not. I think US Gear is completely out of business...
Apr-17-2015 09:42 PM
jspringator wrote:
I have a 2001 Excursion with a V-10 and 4.30's. I tow a 33 foot high profile TT that has a gross weight of 9,000 pounds. I found a great tune, 5-star 87 performance, that made a big difference.
I was wondering if anyone has tried a Gear Vendors OD in this application. It would be useful to have a gear between OD and OD out. I suppose that is what they call "gear splitting". $3,000 sounds like a lot, but another truck (or lighter trailer) would cost a lot more. It does have 190,000 miles on it now, but runs great, and is in great condition. I expect another 100,000 miles of use.
I am looking for ease of towing, and I understand that any mileage increase wouldn't pay for the unit.
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