What the Shift?!!
#11
Official HTT Greeter
Agree with the points being made here. As much of a believer I am in keeping most everything stock, I'm going to get a moderate tune (ie. 87 performance/tow) to get better tranny shift points and improved throttle response. Given what these trucks cost, another $450 is well worth it to make it enjoyable to drive around town...
But I also plan on swapping a 5.0L Coyote and 6spd manual into my old truck to have fun with.
#12
2015 F150 Guy
Great "take" sixshooter. You said "automatic rev match". This is as good a time as any to bring this up . . .
Is it "safe" to use the shift button on the console? I've always thought it was bad to downshift automatics. Upshift, NP. Hold in a gear, NP. Nowadays, many cars have paddle shifters. I assume the function is there to be used. I mean, there's no warning in the manual. My service manager was like "duh, well keep it under 4k", but I think he had no idea. So what's the skinny? How can we get a Ford Rep in on this?
I've been downshifting mine, but try to keep it under 2500.
TomJV
Is it "safe" to use the shift button on the console? I've always thought it was bad to downshift automatics. Upshift, NP. Hold in a gear, NP. Nowadays, many cars have paddle shifters. I assume the function is there to be used. I mean, there's no warning in the manual. My service manager was like "duh, well keep it under 4k", but I think he had no idea. So what's the skinny? How can we get a Ford Rep in on this?
I've been downshifting mine, but try to keep it under 2500.
TomJV
Last edited by tomjv; 03-29-2017 at 11:12 AM.
#14
Official HTT Greeter
#15
Official HTT Greeter
Great "take" sixshooter. You said "automatic rlm match". This is as good a time as any to bring this up . . .
Is it "safe" to use the shift button on the console? I've always thought it was bad to downshift automatics. Upshift, NP. Hold in a gear, NP. Nowadays, many cars have paddle shifters. I assume the function is there to be used. I mean, there's no warning in the manual. My service manager was like "duh, well keep it under 4k", but I think he had no idea. So what's the skinny? How can we get a Ford Rep in on this?
I've been downshifting mine, but try to keep it under 2500.
TomJV
Is it "safe" to use the shift button on the console? I've always thought it was bad to downshift automatics. Upshift, NP. Hold in a gear, NP. Nowadays, many cars have paddle shifters. I assume the function is there to be used. I mean, there's no warning in the manual. My service manager was like "duh, well keep it under 4k", but I think he had no idea. So what's the skinny? How can we get a Ford Rep in on this?
I've been downshifting mine, but try to keep it under 2500.
TomJV
4k rpm? If I wanted to stay under 4k rpm, I drive a tractor.
Oh and about paddle shifters... YUCK, I hate them. Just my opinion.
#16
Senior Member
They have some dyno charts for the 17 3.5EB w10spd on their website.
#17
2015 F150 Guy
Regarding shifting an automatic:
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Dual-Clutch Performance
The proliferation of dual-clutch “automated manual” transmissions give you another reason to learn how to downshift. These gearboxes feature a pair of internal clutches instead of a traditional torque converter automatic, which allows them to pre-select the next gear and offer lightning-quick changes at speed. Downshifting one of these transmissions — usually with a steering wheel-mounted paddle — is very similar to using a standard manual transmission, only without a clutch pedal, and often with automatic throttle-blipping to smooth everything out. Think of it as a high-performance manual box that will also shift itself when you don’t want to get involved, like when you’re sitting in rush hour traffic.
Downshifting an automatic transmission can be a practical skill, if you also learn when and where to use it. Low-traction situations, towing or just having fun in a dual-clutch sports car are all scenarios where you might want to manually intervene in the shifting process, giving you more control over power delivery and letting you get that much more involved in the task at hand.
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http://knowhow.napaonline.com/downsh...-transmission/
Interesting stuff. At least there's a reason. I don't know what we have under the hood.
TomJV
"
Dual-Clutch Performance
The proliferation of dual-clutch “automated manual” transmissions give you another reason to learn how to downshift. These gearboxes feature a pair of internal clutches instead of a traditional torque converter automatic, which allows them to pre-select the next gear and offer lightning-quick changes at speed. Downshifting one of these transmissions — usually with a steering wheel-mounted paddle — is very similar to using a standard manual transmission, only without a clutch pedal, and often with automatic throttle-blipping to smooth everything out. Think of it as a high-performance manual box that will also shift itself when you don’t want to get involved, like when you’re sitting in rush hour traffic.
Downshifting an automatic transmission can be a practical skill, if you also learn when and where to use it. Low-traction situations, towing or just having fun in a dual-clutch sports car are all scenarios where you might want to manually intervene in the shifting process, giving you more control over power delivery and letting you get that much more involved in the task at hand.
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http://knowhow.napaonline.com/downsh...-transmission/
Interesting stuff. At least there's a reason. I don't know what we have under the hood.
TomJV
#19
Senior Member
I drive mine in M most of the time now.
S mode never seems to use 6th and the downshifting is just WRONG, like there's definitely something wrong with it. You go into a corner, brake a bit, it downshifts. Upon exiting the corner, it gets stuck and won't upshift ... the motor is SCREAMING!
S mode never seems to use 6th and the downshifting is just WRONG, like there's definitely something wrong with it. You go into a corner, brake a bit, it downshifts. Upon exiting the corner, it gets stuck and won't upshift ... the motor is SCREAMING!
That's true, but the wiki description is pretty bad. It is more efficient at heavy loads, but also using more total fuel. Remember, efficiency is power made/fuel used, so high power will still use more fuel even if the efficiency is high. "Lugging" the engine *is* putting it under a heavy load (high efficiency) but also keeping the power down (less fuel).