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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by joebob3093
The 4R is a great tranny once its built.

They start just fine if you keep working glow plugs and relay in it. Used to start mine at -40.

You don't see any hpop and idm failures
Well were not talking built trannys but past that, your telling me that hpops and don't fail in 7.3s at all? also i meant the earlier style cps' not idm its been awhile since I've looked at 7.3 stuff. I didnt say they go out every month usually when things fail its those and the 4r100s I know they good built but they don't come from the factory like that do they?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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I meant to say you don't see many hpop failures, They are few and far between. With a torque converter and valve body they have be a tough trans.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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lets just say i was a die hard ford guy forever and i switched to cummins for a reason
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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24v better have a aftermarket lift pump. Otherwise you could be looking at replacing the injection pump. Front ends can wear out if they are abused. Oversize tires and offset wheels on a stock, high milage front end wont help either. Auto trans is worth less. Tell us more about the trucks. What year? Mileage? Upgrades? What are you looking to do with it?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Auto trans is worth less.




that is a bunch of BS! the hydrolic system just needs a boost and a better TC
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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ok sorry. Auto trans is weak and needs upgrades if it is expected to last. Better?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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My dad was die hard ford... From 1983 to present he has put over 2 million miles on ford F-350 diesels..... He now has a dodge... I would buy one ford and that would be a 1997 1 ton dually reg flatbed painted fire red with lots of flake and alcoa wheels... and enough power to roast the rubber off the back... dodge gets my vote...
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vcustoms86
ok sorry. Auto trans is weak and needs upgrades if it is expected to last. Better?
much thank you
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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in the armory section
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blacktruck
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Hate to sound condescending here but I'll chance it. ...
Princess, are you one of those cute but evil little ladies that likes to flirt with guys in a bar so you bfriend will start a fight?
 
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