Does anyone know of a performance shift kit that is available for the 4R70W transmission?
I'm not looking for an RV/Towing shift improver, I want a firm shifting street/strip shift kit.

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Bob P.
99 F-150 120" w/b
5.4L w/ASP underdrive pulleys, Superchip, modified airbox w/K&N filter, and Borla Turbo muffler.

 

TransGo, an absolute must! Made a HUGE difference.

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97 F-150 Black, 4x4 XLT ext.cab,sb,offroad pack.
4" Susp. lift, 3" body
4.56 gears w/LS,
Flowmaster 50 Series w/ duals out rear
35" Wild Country Tires,
16.5x9.75 Weld Scorpio V wheels,
Westin nerf bars,
Rancho 9000's and remote,
Lift Lips,
K&N Filter,
Superchip,
TransGo Shift kit,
Bug shield,Tinted windows
Sony ES head unit,Sony ES changer,MTX Thunderform sub,Boston Acoustic Pro-Series up front, Polk in rear,PPI & Coustic Amps,Alpine Alarm

Check it out at:

http://members.aol.com/squanto804/scottwebpage.html



[This message has been edited by Squanto804 (edited 12-03-1999).]

 

HI!... BOB P. Go with a BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit. It's called a RECAL-PRO 4R70-W VALVE BODY RECALIBRATION KIT. It includes all the harware to get firmer shifts for 1-2, 2-3 and also for overdrive calibration. $99.95(U.S). They also sell aftermarket PREASURE REGULATOR VALVES $15.00(U.S) and BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVES $25.00(U.S) for the 4R70-W. If you want more information on their products, just vist their site at HTPP:WWW.BAUMANNENGINEERING.COM/AODECAT.HTM By the way this is the kit and other valves that I will be installing in my truck, along with RELINE tranny fluid in the spring. GOOD LUCK!8-)

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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, **** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP.

FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, power pulleys, twin electric fans, traction bars, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit, and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 310H.P / 405ft/lbs of torque.

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w 530H.P(natural), 750H.P with N.O.S, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

[This message has been edited by Neal (edited 12-30-1999).]

 

I have used the TransGo Shift Kit for about 11-12,000 miles and the transmission is still going strong. The kit comes with paper instructions and a video.
I also spent over an hour just reading on the Baumann Engineering web pages and these guys seem to know transmissions better than anyone I have seen. Go either way and you should be happy.

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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, 4.6, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs

 

Thanks Guys, Good site Neal where did you get the pricing info of these items?


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Bob P.
99 F-150 120" w/b
5.4L w/ASP underdrive pulleys, Superchip, modified airbox w/K&N filter, and Borla Turbo muffler.

 

HI!... BOB P. I called BAUMANN ENGINERING up directly and was quoted those prices. I was very impressed with the guy I talked to on the phone.

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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, **** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP.

FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, power pulleys, twin electric fans, traction bars, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit, and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 310H.P / 405ft/lbs of torque.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w 530H.P(natural), 750H.P with N.O.S, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

 

Neal I emailed Baumann Engineering and requested a catalogue and price sheet for all of their 4R70W items, I'll see what they send me. I'm also discussing with Mike T. the possibility of having my chip reprogramed for firmer shifts. If you could fill me in alittle more on the details of you chip program, and how it works for you in real world driving conditions that information would be helpful. Also if you already are getting really firm shifts with your chip program, why are you considering a shift kit? Thanks.

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Bob P.
99 F-150 120" w/b
5.4L w/ASP underdrive pulleys, Superchip, modified airbox w/K&N filter,Poweraid TB spacer,and Borla Turbo muffler.

 

HI!... BOB P. : I got the firmer shifts through a custom programm from SUPERCHIPS. I was hitting my rev limiter real hard on my 1st to 2nd upshift because I installed 4.10 gears. The 4.10's were causing the revs to come up so fast in 1st gear that the tranny did'nt have a chance to shift before it hit the revlimiter. I was sending it in for the rev limiter problem so I figured what the hell. It does shift a lot harder than stock but me being a drag racer I like extremely hard shifts so that is why I am going with a aftermarket shift kit in conjunction with the custom programmed chip. Just ask MIKE T. about his LINCOLN. I think he is running a custom chip and a TRANSGO shift kit together and under full throttle he chirps the tires going into 3RD gear at 92mph!

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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, **** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP.

FUTURE MODS : JBA headers, power pulleys, twin electric fans, traction bars, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit, and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA supercharger.
ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 310H.P / 405ft/lbs of torque.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w 530H.P(natural), 750H.P with N.O.S, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

 

How about the B&M Shiftplus? Im gonna give it a try for 40$!

 

Fast,

I was think of the B&M kit as well, let me know what you think, for $40 it's a pretty reasonable mod!

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Paul... :-)
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, Sliding Rear Window,
White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner
More to come

 

Hi Guys! I have been following your info on the shift kits and I am also interested in the Bauman kit. Did you guys install this kit your self or did you have it done at a tranny shop? If it was installed at a shop, could you let me know how much it was? Thanks for your time!

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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.

 

Flats Man, as it stands now I beleive their has just been discussion of installing the Baumann kit at a future date. I know that I've currently gone the custom program route on my Superchip,to clean up the shifts. I'm not sure if I'll even bother with a shift kit now. But Neal on the other hand seems likely to be the first Baumann kit test case. Maybe someone else will beat him to the punch. Good luck.

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Bob P.
99 F-150 XLT 120" w/b
5.4L w/ASP underdrive pulleys, Custom Superchip, Airaid system,Poweraid TB spacer,Borla Turbo muffler, and 2" Drop shackles.

 

Thanks for all the info. I will be gone for 11 days and will pick this up when I return. Again thanks and Merry Christmas to all!

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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.

 

Has anyone installed the B&M Shift Improver kit - the one that modifys the valve body?

I bought one this XMAS, and was hoping to hear from anyone who has already installed one.


BigDaddy

 

Don't use the B&M shiftplus electronic unit. More guys have toasted theirs trannies with these. There is a document coming out by a Ford employee that tells you how to modify the 4R70W for the shift and feel you want. He has made trannies that handle up to 600 hp without too much exotic parts. www.tccoa.com has a BBS that is pretty active with this stuff.

Be careful with the shift kit and chip combo.
There have been reports that the higher line pressure that the two combined can make can crack the valve body and other bad things.
Many guys are having the chip transmission firmness taken out and going with the shift kit to improve performance, the chip still runs shift points and all.


birdman