Stock Transmission any good?
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Stock Transmission any good?
Are the stock automatic transmissions that Ford put in the early 4x4 powerstrokes any good? I've been very unimpressed with the E40D that they used with the IDI. I'm looking to by my first used diesel on a budget and I'm a little leary about the reliability of an older AT with +150K on it. I'm just looking for a truck to drive back and forth to work, haul an occational boat, and haul my firewood with. I'd prefer a stick shift, but that really narrows down the availability.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
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There not bad when left alone... My 97 went 130k before biting the dust, then the new one with a superchip and a few other mods went another 130k before I sold the truck. If you plan on tuning it get a tugger kit or a good valve body and you will be fine. Any more then that you will need to build it.
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Are the stock automatic transmissions that Ford put in the early 4x4 powerstrokes any good? I've been very unimpressed with the E40D that they used with the IDI. I'm looking to by my first used diesel on a budget and I'm a little leary about the reliability of an older AT with +150K on it. I'm just looking for a truck to drive back and forth to work, haul an occational boat, and haul my firewood with. I'd prefer a stick shift, but that really narrows down the availability.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
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