Transmission reliability with increased power
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Transmission reliability with increased power
Importing a thread from the Supercharger forum:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...sed-power.html
I'm quoting myself here. I installed the BC Automotive VB to replace my FTVB that was ruined by the snap ring piece or my incompetent rebuild. The BC Automotive is an easy replacement, requires not drilling, etc. It is more than just a modified plate.
After installing, my transmission is better than new with 110K miles on it and 500 crank HP through it.
I don't know if Mike Troyers unit is a BC Automotive unit, but I spoke to him several years ago and he said that he no longer recommended the Factory Tech unit. Factory Tech no longer supplies the full valve body...only the separator plate. The beauty of the full valve body is that you can keep the stock unit, pay the core and be able to restore your trans to stock if the need arises.
The BC unit is made by Darrin Burch who is a regular fixture on the transmission forum. I spoke to him a number of times and he is a straight up and helpful resource.
My money would go with Darrin. I like to support the guys who share their knowledge and experience with us with no strings attached. If you have a need, do business with them.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...sed-power.html
Originally Posted by desparado
I have a '01 5.4 supercrew 4x4 12 psi procharger, Troyer tuned. It makes about 330hp at the rear. Current mileage about 110K. I had a Factory tech valve body. I just had tranny problem, but it was caused by a broken snap ring from the od servo lodging in the VB. At this point, that appears to be the failure, and I hope that my new BC Automotive valve body will be the fix. There does not appear to be any "power" related problems, since the trans seems to be stout, clean with no other issues, but acting weird due to a damaged valve body.
But remember, a lot depends on your driving style and maintenance. A performance valve body from Darrin at BC Automotive is definately a plus.
I have a '01 5.4 supercrew 4x4 12 psi procharger, Troyer tuned. It makes about 330hp at the rear. Current mileage about 110K. I had a Factory tech valve body. I just had tranny problem, but it was caused by a broken snap ring from the od servo lodging in the VB. At this point, that appears to be the failure, and I hope that my new BC Automotive valve body will be the fix. There does not appear to be any "power" related problems, since the trans seems to be stout, clean with no other issues, but acting weird due to a damaged valve body.
But remember, a lot depends on your driving style and maintenance. A performance valve body from Darrin at BC Automotive is definately a plus.
After installing, my transmission is better than new with 110K miles on it and 500 crank HP through it.
I don't know if Mike Troyers unit is a BC Automotive unit, but I spoke to him several years ago and he said that he no longer recommended the Factory Tech unit. Factory Tech no longer supplies the full valve body...only the separator plate. The beauty of the full valve body is that you can keep the stock unit, pay the core and be able to restore your trans to stock if the need arises.
The BC unit is made by Darrin Burch who is a regular fixture on the transmission forum. I spoke to him a number of times and he is a straight up and helpful resource.
My money would go with Darrin. I like to support the guys who share their knowledge and experience with us with no strings attached. If you have a need, do business with them.