New project...need a name!

907DAVE · May 11, 2013

Trans is back together and converted showed today.

I do have a question though. The converter came with a different spring for the pump, but that spring has already been replaced with the transgo unit. Am I safe to just leave the transgo spring, or should I pull the pump and put the other one in there?

Dieselboy. · May 12, 2013

Cant answer your question...

But did you vito buddies stand that robbed ya ?

907DAVE · May 12, 2013

I got it back....yes.

4.0l sahara · May 12, 2013

We use the spring that comes with the converter but the transgo should be fine.

907DAVE · May 12, 2013

Awesome! Hope to have it back in tomorrow.

907DAVE · May 12, 2013

I was able to get the tranny installed this morning. Working alone sometimes presents challenges when trying to maneuver heavy items, here is a trick I have been doing the past few years to get the tranny up onto the jack.

The new converter feels much "tighter" than the previous and really changes how the truck feels on the street. Its very easy to spin the tires from a stop or roll on now. The rest of the trans feels pretty solid, but I will need to tweak shift pressures down a bit under part throttle and hold the TC lockup off a few MPH. Overall, the initial impressions are good!

lincolnlocker · May 12, 2013

sweet! back to being fun to drive then?
live life full throttle

907DAVE · May 12, 2013

Its crazy how the truck accelerates so much harder with the TC unlocked now. Of course some of this could be attributed to the failing clutches, but its very noticeable.

I got the tuning adjusted a little better and added some torque reduction to keep things happy under full power. I am sure it will hurt track times (if I ever get it there) but hopefully it reduces some of the shock load that breaks parts.

Derek@Vision Diesel · May 12, 2013

I bet its more in the converter than anything. I really miss the efficiency of my PI converter. Once this 5r110 converter locks its fine, but until then it feels so mushy as I am used to the BTS in my 7.3

Sounds like you have really got the thing dialed in nicely!

907DAVE · May 13, 2013

Probably is. Not sure how the turbos are going to like it though.

I tried to do a stall test and the tires lit effortlessly at @1900ish. Tomorrow I will throw it into 4x4 and try a boost launch and see how it does.

lincolnlocker · May 13, 2013

907DAVE said:
Probably is. Not sure how the turbos are going to like it though.

I tried to do a stall test and the tires lit effortlessly at @1900ish. Tomorrow I will throw it into 4x4 and try a boost launch and see how it does.

have someone video it!

live life full throttle