I originally found out about a sonnax Line Pressure Modulator Plunger Valve & Sleeve, 96948-01K on forddiesel.com. I releaized that this can also be used in gas applications and tried it on my F150Truck( V-8, 5.0 liter, 302 cu in), nice fast firm shifts and I can squeel the tires from a dead stop.
What a difference it made, and I thought I would pass the information on to nayone else who may be interested.

I bought mine directly from on-line from sonnax and was holding it in my hand 3 days later at: www.powerglide.com
for $20.01 plus freight.
The link to this product page with more info is
http://www.powerglide.com/parts/part.../96948-01K.htm


you could also check out the forddiesel link which I find is a very helpful site:
http://forums.ford-diesel.com/ubb/Fo...ML/005089.html

 

I installed my Sonnax and the Tricumulator springs this past weekend. Sure shifts fast and firm.

 

HI!... JOE80523 : Read my sig. I installed both SONNAX products in my valve body when I installed my BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5). They are very high quality peices and the FORD stock ones are know for wearing out by 40,000KMS.

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NEAL " THE H.P FREAK" E-MAIL :nnewman@sympatico.ca
'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), fiberglass smooth wiper cowl (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, 3 AUTOMETER guage pods, filled with tranny temp, engine temp, and oil preasure AUTOMETER "PHANTOM" guages,custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5 setting)BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS, custom tig welded and ported JBA "JET BLACK coated headers, twin DERALE 16 INCH ELECTRIC FANS, PERMA COOL 14"/10" tranny cooler with 10" electric fan, custom ported (STOCK) throttle body, custom digital air intake temp sensor, custom ported TB intake elbow, relocated ATS.


FUTURE MODS : FORD SVT 24LB INJECTORS, CUSTOM SUPERCHIP FLIP-CHIP, BBK 75MM THROTTLE BODY, 80MM PRO-M MASS AIR METER, AADI F1 RAM AIR HOOD WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED RAM AIR SET-UP, CAL-TRAC TRACTION BARS, EXTRUDE HONED INTAKE MANIFOLD, SHM CUSTOM FUEL RAILS, SHM "RACE WATER PUMP, 90/10 FRONT CE SHOCKS, 70/30 REAR CE SHOCKS, BELL TECH 2/4 DROP, EXPEDITION CENTER CONSOLE, HARLEY DAVISON F-150, LOWER FRONT VALANCE (painted oxford white) and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA SUPERCHARGER.

ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 330H.P / 425ft/lbs of torque.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE : 1/4 MILE - 14.53E.T * MPH - 93.00 * 0-60MPH - 5.8 * 1/8 MILE - 9.2 * 60 FT - 2.0

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, 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, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

 

This may be a stupid question but-does this have to be installed by transmission shop or is it something simple to do?- I have a 94 F150 4x4 w/5.0 and E4OD transmission-thanks

 

Neal just the man I was looking for have you got any input on the B and M electronic shift improver because I am very interested in getting one, and I was also wondering if the shift kit you have is normal during everyday driving, and just gets mean under full throttle.

 

HI!... 97TRITON4.6 : I personally don't like the B&M SHIFTPLUS, but that's me. It creates more line preasure via a line preasure selenoid. If you run it on "RACE" for too long of a period, I have heard of some trucks frying the line selenoid. This is not good. I personally like to "PHYSICALLY" increase line preasure in the transmission with a "MECHANICAL" shift kit. It's a bit more work on your point, but worth it ten times over in the end. When I drive with my truck in drive, it shifts a bit firmer but remember I have my BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit on STAGE 5 and STAGE 6 is for all out dragracing. When I shift manually, it REALLY shifts hard and breaks the tires loose going into 2ND gear and sometimes 3RD gear. I am very happy with this kit, but if you decide ti install one, I'd advise you to run a external tranny cooler with electric fan. Shift kits when set at high levels cause a lot of heat to be generated. Hope this helps you out.

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NEAL " THE H.P FREAK" E-MAIL :nnewman@sympatico.ca
'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), fiberglass smooth wiper cowl (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, 3 AUTOMETER guage pods, filled with tranny temp, engine temp, and oil preasure AUTOMETER "PHANTOM" guages,custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5 setting)BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS, custom tig welded and ported JBA "JET BLACK coated headers, twin DERALE 16 INCH ELECTRIC FANS, PERMA COOL 14"/10" tranny cooler with 10" electric fan, custom ported (STOCK) throttle body, custom digital air intake temp sensor, custom ported TB intake elbow, relocated ATS.


FUTURE MODS : FORD SVT 24LB INJECTORS, CUSTOM SUPERCHIP FLIP-CHIP, BBK 75MM THROTTLE BODY, 80MM PRO-M MASS AIR METER, AADI F1 RAM AIR HOOD WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED RAM AIR SET-UP, CAL-TRAC TRACTION BARS, EXTRUDE HONED INTAKE MANIFOLD, SHM CUSTOM FUEL RAILS, SHM "RACE WATER PUMP, 90/10 FRONT CE SHOCKS, 70/30 REAR CE SHOCKS, BELL TECH 2/4 DROP, EXPEDITION CENTER CONSOLE, HARLEY DAVISON F-150, LOWER FRONT VALANCE (painted oxford white) and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA SUPERCHARGER.

ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 330H.P / 425ft/lbs of torque.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE : 1/4 MILE - 14.53E.T * MPH - 93.00 * 0-60MPH - 5.8 * 1/8 MILE - 9.2 * 60 FT - 2.0

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, 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, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

 

Injun Bill,

The install is very easy. Basicly, drop the pan, remove the front portion of the valve body(it's about 4x10 inches), remove a clip, the valve, install the new one, the clip and put the valve body back on.... The Tricumulator springs go into the same valve body. Read the ford-diesel links.. good info on the subject.

http://forums.ford-diesel.com/ubb/Fo...ML/005089.html

http://forums.ford-diesel.com/ubb/Fo...ML/005261.html

http://forums.ford-diesel.com/ubb/Fo...ML/006202.html

Here is a link to a site that also sells a valve similar to the Sonnax: http://www.diablosport.com/how_to_in...ford_valve.htm

Just found these install pics.. very good.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...a=11970971&f=0

[This message has been edited by V10 man (edited 03-08-2001).]

 

HI!... GAH : The reason the SONNAX valve only has one hole in it is to create more line preasure by holding up the fluid slightly. The FORD valve has many holes in it and does'nt allow the preasure to build up. I noticed the same thing when I was installing my shift kit and called BAUMANN ENGINEERING up to ask them. You should of installed it because the FORD stock valve is known for partially wearing out by 40,000KMS. By the way, how do you like the shift kit? What stage did you end up setting the kit at?

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NEAL " THE H.P FREAK" E-MAIL :nnewman@sympatico.ca
'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), fiberglass smooth wiper cowl (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, 3 AUTOMETER guage pods, filled with tranny temp, engine temp, and oil preasure AUTOMETER "PHANTOM" guages,custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5 setting)BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS, custom tig welded and ported JBA "JET BLACK coated headers, twin DERALE 16 INCH ELECTRIC FANS, PERMA COOL 14"/10" tranny cooler with 10" electric fan, custom ported (STOCK) throttle body, custom digital air intake temp sensor, custom ported TB intake elbow, relocated ATS.


FUTURE MODS : FORD SVT 24LB INJECTORS, CUSTOM SUPERCHIP FLIP-CHIP, BBK 75MM THROTTLE BODY, 80MM PRO-M MASS AIR METER, AADI F1 RAM AIR HOOD WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED RAM AIR SET-UP, CAL-TRAC TRACTION BARS, EXTRUDE HONED INTAKE MANIFOLD, SHM CUSTOM FUEL RAILS, SHM "RACE WATER PUMP, 90/10 FRONT CE SHOCKS, 70/30 REAR CE SHOCKS, BELL TECH 2/4 DROP, EXPEDITION CENTER CONSOLE, HARLEY DAVISON F-150, LOWER FRONT VALANCE (painted oxford white) and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA SUPERCHARGER.

ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 330H.P / 425ft/lbs of torque.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE : 1/4 MILE - 14.53E.T * MPH - 93.00 * 0-60MPH - 5.8 * 1/8 MILE - 9.2 * 60 FT - 2.0

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, 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, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

 

 

Hi Neal,
I like the Baumann kit a lot. I probably should have disconnected the battery when I installed it, because the shifts are getting better. I put this down to the "learning" strategy of the onboard computer.

I went with level 3, but probably should have followed your advice and gone with level 4. Anyway, in a month or so, I'll drop the pan, change to level 4, and install the Sonnax valve. You know, I wasn't sure about the Sonnax valve, it was a Sunday and I needed the truck for Monday, so I couldn't wait to call Baumann. I should have called you instead.

But I'm very happy with the kit. Thanks for all your help over the months.


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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 Lariat (Black/Silver)
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

I want to try this mod. But How can I tell what trans I have in my truck? can I find out from the vin #?

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1998 F150 Triton 5.4L (4x2)
K&N Air Filter
Pioneer 4100 W/remote
2\10" Rockford Fosgate Punch XLC 2410
CatBack system with Magnaflow system 3" Pipe
3" Performance Acc. Body lift, with lift lips

 

When I ordered my Baumann shift kit I also ordered the Bypass Clutch Control Valve by Sonnax. However, as I was installing the kit, I noticed that the Ford part was identical (almost) to the Sonnax part. It was aluminum and had a number of orifices in it, compared to the Sonnax part that only had one orifice. For that reason I didn't change it.

V10 man, surely you have the 4R100 trans. On the 4R70W you have to remove the valve body completely.

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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 Lariat (Black/Silver)
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

Nacho,
Your truck has a 4r100 .
Your truck will fit the Sonnax valve.
hope this helps
joe

QUOTE]Originally posted by Nacho:
I want to try this mod. But How can I tell what trans I have in my truck? can I find out from the vin #?

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Thanks Joe!


Im going order the valve today.

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1998 F150 Triton 5.4L (4x2)
K&N Air Filter
Pioneer 4100 W/remote
2\10" Rockford Fosgate Punch XLC 2410
CatBack system with Magnaflow system 3" Pipe
3" Performance Acc. Body lift, with lift lips