Poor transmission performance in Screw
#1
Poor transmission performance in Screw
Help!
I had a 2000 F150 Supercab 5.4L with 3.55 LS (10,000 miles) which I traded in for a 2001 F150 Screw 5.4L 3.55 LS (2,000 miles). I have noticed a drastic decrease in the performance (primarily low end torque).
If I mash the gas at 30-50 mph, the new pickup will not down shift which causes horrible acceleration. Also, on small inclines in KC driving 45 mph, I will lose 5 mph before down shifting. In an attempt to help performance, I have added the Flowmaster DOS cat-back, and a superchip. I have decided also add the Air Force 1 FIPK.
I am curious of how to determine what transmission my current pickup has, and using the VIN can I determine what transmission my old pickup had.
Any help in what I can add to help the solve my problem is much appreciated.
I had a 2000 F150 Supercab 5.4L with 3.55 LS (10,000 miles) which I traded in for a 2001 F150 Screw 5.4L 3.55 LS (2,000 miles). I have noticed a drastic decrease in the performance (primarily low end torque).
If I mash the gas at 30-50 mph, the new pickup will not down shift which causes horrible acceleration. Also, on small inclines in KC driving 45 mph, I will lose 5 mph before down shifting. In an attempt to help performance, I have added the Flowmaster DOS cat-back, and a superchip. I have decided also add the Air Force 1 FIPK.
I am curious of how to determine what transmission my current pickup has, and using the VIN can I determine what transmission my old pickup had.
Any help in what I can add to help the solve my problem is much appreciated.
#2
Hi Po'man
I too have a 2001 Screw 4x4 5.4; installed several mods (see sig.) before installing a TransGo Performance Shift kit. My transmission is most likely the same as yours, 4R70W a.k.a, AODE. The kit only cost $125.00 including shipping and 5 hours of my time.
I know what you mean when you say that the shifting performance is a dog on the Supercrew, but as soon as I installed the shift kit it drives like a dream. This in combination with the Superchip are by far the best mods to my truck!
I took a friend of mine out for a test drive. He was blown away by the easy shifting when driving normal, but when he put his foot to the floor - BANG - need I say more?
I too have a 2001 Screw 4x4 5.4; installed several mods (see sig.) before installing a TransGo Performance Shift kit. My transmission is most likely the same as yours, 4R70W a.k.a, AODE. The kit only cost $125.00 including shipping and 5 hours of my time.
I know what you mean when you say that the shifting performance is a dog on the Supercrew, but as soon as I installed the shift kit it drives like a dream. This in combination with the Superchip are by far the best mods to my truck!
I took a friend of mine out for a test drive. He was blown away by the easy shifting when driving normal, but when he put his foot to the floor - BANG - need I say more?
#3
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Docker
I ran the Superchip in my truck for 4 months before making the TransGo kit upgrade. The Superchip gave the truck firmer shifts, but, in my opinion, not firm enough. I have not run the truck with the TransGo mod alone without the chip; I do plan on it sometime in the near future to see what the differences are. Tne chip is doing more than providing firmer shifts so I plan on continuing running both mods in my truck.
Hopefully this answers your question docker.
I ran the Superchip in my truck for 4 months before making the TransGo kit upgrade. The Superchip gave the truck firmer shifts, but, in my opinion, not firm enough. I have not run the truck with the TransGo mod alone without the chip; I do plan on it sometime in the near future to see what the differences are. Tne chip is doing more than providing firmer shifts so I plan on continuing running both mods in my truck.
Hopefully this answers your question docker.