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Ok serious question, would guys put a build 4r70w in a swap a 5r110 in? I originally dismissed the super duty trans swap. But the extra gear would be nice and I think the trans gearing/torque rating would be great for towing. In the end, a 5r110 swap would cost the same as a Lentech 4r70w
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no more difficult than the 4r100 it looks like, the extra gear and bulletproof 5r110 is tempting. The trans is having convertor lockup issues. Really noticeable under towing today. It'll get me by but I would love something a bit more substantial
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You'll be the first to know lol So $2700 for a Lentech Or $600 for one of your guys low mileage take-outs, $400 for a good T/C, custom trans crossmember, relocate to the Tcase, cut the drive shaft down $500, and a stand alone controller and someone to tune it---absolutely no idea [MENTION=76842]Carcrazygts2[/MENTION]
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You'll be the first to know lol So $2700 for a Lentech Or $600 for one of your guys low mileage take-outs, $400 for a good T/C, custom trans crossmember, relocate to the Tcase, cut the drive shaft down $500, and a stand alone controller and someone to tune it---absolutely no idea [MENTION=76842]Carcrazygts2[/MENTION]
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forgot about having to move the crossmember back as well... Do you know of this ever being done before? Wouldn't that possibly require a body lift of tunnel modification?
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Never actually done one. I have done the research. Unsure on trans tunnel mods but a body lift would help. The 5R110 is a beasty transmission. You will definitely need a massive cooler. Such as one from a 6.0 diesel. They make some heat..
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You'll be the first to know lol So $2700 for a Lentech Or $600 for one of your guys low mileage take-outs, $400 for a good T/C, custom trans crossmember, relocate to the Tcase, cut the drive shaft down $500, and a stand alone controller and someone to tune it---absolutely no idea [MENTION=76842]Carcrazygts2[/MENTION]
There is one right now at $200 with converter. It was behind a 6.8. Cut the driveshaft...No, just order a new one from Driveshaft specialties out of Texas. Those guys were great to work with. I had one in my black f150. Prob $450. Find a deal on a standalone..is my instigating helping? Lol