Factory_Tech Valve Body Complete Install And Review
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From: overthehill , in TAXVILLE= CENTRAL IL :)
hard shifts.
Originally posted by 01Lightning
Thanks for all the great info! It was especially useful to me since I plan on doing this mod soon.
One thing I am concerned about is that the harder shifts will result in more wear on other parts of the drivetrain, such as U-joints and differential gears... what do you guys think?
Thanks for all the great info! It was especially useful to me since I plan on doing this mod soon.
One thing I am concerned about is that the harder shifts will result in more wear on other parts of the drivetrain, such as U-joints and differential gears... what do you guys think?
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From: Augusta, GA
It's a great mod to do.
I am very pleased with Factory Tech (Greg's) valve body.
It really performs well in my truck. It's a lot better than just having the Line Mod valve installed. Hopefully less wear and tear on our tranny.
I am very pleased with Factory Tech (Greg's) valve body.
It really performs well in my truck. It's a lot better than just having the Line Mod valve installed. Hopefully less wear and tear on our tranny.
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From: Littlerock AFB, AR
Can I ask a question? If you do this mod, do you need the line valve mod as well? And this torque reduction, is this something that is burned on the chip, or something that is set up in the FTVB?
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From: Charlotte, North Carolina
If you have a chip, leave the transmission parameters stock. FTVB's have a modified line mod valve already installed.
Read about it here, Gregg's thoughts and buy it here. FTVB
Tim PS. Welcome to the board!!
Read about it here, Gregg's thoughts and buy it here. FTVB
Tim PS. Welcome to the board!!
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From: Dayton Ohio
Re: hard shifts.
Originally posted by EXCITED
I did Gregg's valve body also , the difference being , i had Mark at LFP leave torque reduction on and left my line pressures alone, on the chip burn, i don't get 2nd gear bark, but i do get stronger shifts=just perfect not to harsh, in mine and factory tech's and others opinion turning torque reduction off enhances wear and tear on the first to second gear clutches, just my 2 cents, for what's it's worth.
I did Gregg's valve body also , the difference being , i had Mark at LFP leave torque reduction on and left my line pressures alone, on the chip burn, i don't get 2nd gear bark, but i do get stronger shifts=just perfect not to harsh, in mine and factory tech's and others opinion turning torque reduction off enhances wear and tear on the first to second gear clutches, just my 2 cents, for what's it's worth.
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From: Chicago
Good Post! Thanks! I will actually be doing this fairly soon. Going to be ordering the part soon! Just in time for a post <grin>...
ResQDawg3:
No, you shouldn't need the line valve mod. I asked that earlier too
They said no. Second, I think the line pressure adjustment is done in the chip.
ResQDawg3:
No, you shouldn't need the line valve mod. I asked that earlier too
They said no. Second, I think the line pressure adjustment is done in the chip.
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Re: hard shifts.
Originally posted by EXCITED
I did Gregg's valve body also , the difference being , i had Mark at LFP leave torque reduction on and left my line pressures alone, on the chip burn, i don't get 2nd gear bark, but i do get stronger shifts=just perfect not to harsh, in mine and factory tech's and others opinion turning torque reduction off enhances wear and tear on the first to second gear clutches, just my 2 cents, for what's it's worth.
I did Gregg's valve body also , the difference being , i had Mark at LFP leave torque reduction on and left my line pressures alone, on the chip burn, i don't get 2nd gear bark, but i do get stronger shifts=just perfect not to harsh, in mine and factory tech's and others opinion turning torque reduction off enhances wear and tear on the first to second gear clutches, just my 2 cents, for what's it's worth.
Does Mark tune the chip in house?
I got a second hand chip for my 99L and it was supposed to be tuned by LFP, but I wound up selling it. Probrably should have just sent it back to LFP for a reburn.
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From: Hobart, IN
I had my tranny fluid redone recently, went to a ford dealership asked a tech hwo owned a lightning what fluid to use and I'm somewhat sure he said mercon V, I think I used that I'll need to check, how bad is it to use ?
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Originally posted by Unoid
I had my tranny fluid redone recently, went to a ford dealership asked a tech hwo owned a lightning what fluid to use and I'm somewhat sure he said mercon V, I think I used that I'll need to check, how bad is it to use ?
I had my tranny fluid redone recently, went to a ford dealership asked a tech hwo owned a lightning what fluid to use and I'm somewhat sure he said mercon V, I think I used that I'll need to check, how bad is it to use ?
