Ford guys step in please.
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Eh, its kinda expected. it does have 114k on it, I didnt expect the ford trans to last forever. at least if it comes down to it, used ones out of grand marquis are cheap as hell and more than available.
Did you tune it with the 3.73? J-mod? If not, that's usually why it bounces off the rev limiter on 1-2. J-mod also allows the transmission to shift faster, getting it off the redline faster. If its an 03 marauder, its a 4r70w, methinks it should swap. the 04 is a 4r75w, may have issues swapping, but probably not since the rest of the panthers swapped to the 75 in 04. Might be a flexplate difference as well, but I don't remember.
Hit up crownvic.net, probably some articles on there, or find AKA_Rizzo, he is quite knowledgeable of the trannys.
I don't think there will be tailshaft issues, as usually the p71's and the ex'wheelbase has the longer one.
Hit up crownvic.net, probably some articles on there, or find AKA_Rizzo, he is quite knowledgeable of the trannys.
I don't think there will be tailshaft issues, as usually the p71's and the ex'wheelbase has the longer one.
EDIT: Problem you may have, apparently most 03 transmissions do not have VSS capability, as they swapped to the OSS to get the speed information from. Chances are, since you are looking to put it in an 02, this could be a huge damper. Check the VSS plug, on the driver side, yellow looking thing, see if you feel teeth, if so you may be able to just put the vss in there, if not, you might be ducked.
http://www.p71interceptor.com/tranny/diagrams/electrical/external/bulkhead/index.html
http://www.p71interceptor.com/tranny/modelnumbers/crownvic/index.html
http://www.p71interceptor.com/tranny/diagrams/electrical/external/bulkhead/index.html
http://www.p71interceptor.com/tranny/modelnumbers/crownvic/index.html
It is not tuned or J-modded. The transmission has had a really lazy 1-2 since I bought the car, so im assuming its on its final run. Wanna J-mod it for me?
Thats exactly what I was looking for, thanks! Ill have to verify that.
It is not tuned or J-modded. The transmission has had a really lazy 1-2 since I bought the car, so im assuming its on its final run. Wanna J-mod it for me?
Yeah, all the 4r70w's seem to be lazy on 1-2, my 2-3 was also crappy. They set up the Panther transmissions to be a nice smooth shift for the old farts that usually buy the cars. Now, the thing will chirp or go sideways with the right tires on it and 2-1 throws you into the seat.
I'd j-mod it for ya, but -40* weather is a little to be concerned with. And x2 to what 95TBirdLX said, what is the mileage?... J-mod is pretty easy though, especially on the newer ones, the gaskets are acquired from the dealer for like $5, trans pan gasket is reusable unless its fawked, good in-lb torque wrench, good set of snap-ring pliers, brake parts cleaner, and the 2 sized drill bits. And fluid of course. Drill the holes, pull the 2 springs, put it all back together and you're done.
Yeah, all the 4r70w's seem to be lazy on 1-2, my 2-3 was also crappy. They set up the Panther transmissions to be a nice smooth shift for the old farts that usually buy the cars. Now, the thing will chirp or go sideways with the right tires on it and 2-1 throws you into the seat.
I'd j-mod it for ya, but -40* weather is a little to be concerned with. And x2 to what 95TBirdLX said, what is the mileage?... J-mod is pretty easy though, especially on the newer ones, the gaskets are acquired from the dealer for like $5, trans pan gasket is reusable unless its fawked, good in-lb torque wrench, good set of snap-ring pliers, brake parts cleaner, and the 2 sized drill bits. And fluid of course. Drill the holes, pull the 2 springs, put it all back together and you're done.
They scare me too, as long as you don't touch the OD piston you're good..lol.
114k, unless it was beat to piss, I doubt its on it's way out. J-mod might spice it up a bit, and you may need to get a tune to work with the 3.73 a little better. And if you want a lil more oomph, MZT with the tune will get you to a little more bite. Except, MZT is about $1-300, and tune (mail-order from BOC) is about 400 if you don't have the xcal
114k, unless it was beat to piss, I doubt its on it's way out. J-mod might spice it up a bit, and you may need to get a tune to work with the 3.73 a little better. And if you want a lil more oomph, MZT with the tune will get you to a little more bite. Except, MZT is about $1-300, and tune (mail-order from BOC) is about 400 if you don't have the xcal
Provided it is indeed warmer out, we have a place to do it, and all the parts are in place, that is a possibility. I'd have to get my spring maintenance out of the way first... ($600 later
)I've heard hit or miss with it myself. usually hit, but a few misses in there. Mainly because they are mail order tunes, where its a general "fix" as opposed to being 100% custom to the car.
Do you know how to do the Jmod? I'll bring you a transmission
Sure do. What year is your trans?
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