DieselDawg

After much consternation I finally bit the bullet and ordered the Full-Race Catback with Resonator. We use this truck to tow our TT and I bought it for "her", so I opted for the more subdued route. The Wagner IC should be here today and after all is said and done, I will need 5Star Tuning to adjust my LivewireTS for the changes.


Gonna have to probably learn how to Data Log with the Livewire and send the results to 5Star. Also thought about adding an LET Tune to the mix.


This Mods (like mods of others) leads me to the question of Torque Converters??? Is the stock TC "good enuff" or can we get much better performance from an updated one from someone like SunCoast? Would be nice to get shifts just a bit earlier while towing and lockup quicker IMO. Not sure what limits Tuners have when it comes to the stock TCs...

ford15012

I recently asked my local Ford dealer service technician about how much the transmission and drivetrain can take when discussing my mods. His response was that these trucks are "resilient" and can handle more power. I wouldn't bother swapping out the torque converter unless a problem arises. My Edge tuner allows me to change shift points, shift firmness, and torque converter lock points.

DieselDawg

Pretty sure after the mods...5Star can also adjust my settings with an adjusted custom tune. Just thinking about any performance/mpg gains that might be available with a "better" TC...

SkiSmuggs

I ran both of those mods and they didn't require a tune adjustment. The PCM makes some adjustments as it is. Both the SSi and 5 Star P/T tunes were good.
The Wagner IC is a great mod for towing.

BucketMan

Your old Wagner is holding up just fine. She got a nice make over and loves her new home.

SkiSmuggs

Thanks for the update, man! I love it when the stuff I love is well taken care of.