Phoenix and a Ford HD 4R100 transmission

BryceB · #1 Sat, January 28th, 2012, 01:11 AM

My truck ('01 F-250 7.3 PSD 4x4) has a HD 4R100 auto transmission in it that replaced the original standard 4R100. it also has a Ford AIS intake and MBRP 4" exhaust.... Otherwise stock.

Would I get a chip with Sandard Tunes or is the HD 4R100 considered a modified transmission requiring Custom Tunes?

cj45lc · #2 Sat, January 28th, 2012, 04:47 PM

Pretty sure you can just get the regular tunes if you don't have a modified valve body in the trans.

BryceB · #3 Sun, January 29th, 2012, 12:20 AM

Ok, good, I didn't want to have to get custom tunes just because of the transmission since the rest of my truck is pretty tame (intake, exhaust and guards). The HD4R100 improvements are this:

Enhanced Torque Converter for better performance and longer life
Oversize one piece case bushing for improved durability
Enhanced Forward, Direct, and Intermediate Friction plates for longer life under heavy load shifts
All new special upgraded steel plates
Center Support Enhancements for improved gear train life
Mercon V-OIL for greater heat resistance
Oversize Pump Gear Set for improved oil flow
Upgraded Extension Housing Bushing for improved durability
45 Element Intermediate Sprag for greater strength to withstand heavy loads
Special coast clutch drum for improved engine braking and increased durability
All new iron planetary assemblies for improved durability
All new one way clutches for improved durability
All new electronics for improved reliability
Revised calibration gives better shifts for heavy duty use
Improved gasketing for reduced leaks

Flounder_Pounder · #4 Sun, June 17th, 2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cj45lc

Pretty sure you can just get the regular tunes if you don't have a modified valve body in the trans.

How is the 4R100 HD holding up?

Travis

BryceB · #5 Fri, July 6th, 2012, 03:05 PM

Doing vine.. Just did a 1100 mile trip pulling the TT and a family of 4 from Atlanta to Destin to Myrtle Beach (TS Debby chased us out of Florida) and back to Atlanta last week.

the transmission stayed good temperature wise, but I think I'll still upgrade to the larger 6.0 cooler.

We have about 13000-14000 miles on it now.

BryceB · #6 Fri, July 6th, 2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BryceB

Doing vine..

Doing Fine.. can't you edit posts on this forum?

You should be able to....heck, I just edited your post.

cj45lc · #7 Fri, July 6th, 2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BryceB

Doing Fine.. can't you edit posts on this forum?

You should be able to....heck, I just edited your post.

lmao...that's funny right there

TonyP · #8 Mon, July 23rd, 2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BryceB

My truck ('01 F-250 7.3 PSD 4x4) has a HD 4R100 auto transmission in it that replaced the original standard 4R100. it also has a Ford AIS intake and MBRP 4" exhaust.... Otherwise stock.

Would I get a chip with Sandard Tunes or is the HD 4R100 considered a modified transmission requiring Custom Tunes?

Did you get the standard tunes? I am in the same boat with a new trans but they did add a shift kit to it. The trans guy said he can replace it if need be and thinking for the extra $200 for the custom chip I can have the trans back to stock for no cost...
I did have the billet torque converter with low stall added.
Once i get all info together I will place my order.

thanks