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mark c
04-27-2004, 07:54 PM
can't find a shift kit for my 03 marauder ,anyone know
where to git one? i want to tow a trailer and the sloppy
shifting has to go!:shake:

thanks

mark c

woaface
04-27-2004, 07:59 PM
ADTR offers a kit, e-mail chris to see if it'll fit yours...
http://www.adtr.net/shop.php?page=drivetrain

MARAUDERCHICK
04-27-2004, 08:03 PM
Hi Mark C! Welcome to the site!

Don't know if you can actually find a shift kit for this car....BUT...you could have it dyno-tuned and have the shift parameters tuned to accomodate towing. You just need to let whomever does the dyno-tuning know that you need it for towing....

You can try looking for a shift kit from any of the performance vendors on this site....such as Reinhart Automotive, Alternative Auto.....etc....

Good luck on your search! If you find anything, please post it for the rest of us!!:up:

~

Zack
04-27-2004, 09:26 PM
Follow the directions of this link to the T.

http://www.tccoa.com/articles/tranny/transmission/index.shtml
Parts cost sholud be about 40 bucks, no joke.
Any other shift kit will leave something to be desired.

Bradley G
04-27-2004, 10:06 PM
Dear Zack, read that tranny post:bows: all I can say "Easy for you":eek:

RoyLPita
04-28-2004, 04:03 AM
Welcome aboard.

BillyGman
04-28-2004, 05:28 AM
Mark C & Bradley G,, from what I've heard, Zack is steering you in the right direction here. It's the "J-mod" that he's talking about. The "J" stands for Jerry W. who's the guy who was the Ford engineer who helped design the transmission in our cars in the first place, and the "J-mod" is his idea, and suggestion to those who want more durability and performance out of these transmissions. I've also read this Jerry's posts on another board, where he specifically warns people to stay away fron certain shift kits w/this transmission, because they will actually help to destroy it!!!!

So that's why it is my understanding and suggestion to you to go w/what Zack's suggesting to you......the "J-mod". there's more specific info on how to do this w/a specific diagram and pic too that you or your transmission mechanic of choice can use in another thread right here in this "Garage" forum. The thread I'm speaking of is an older thread titled "J-mod update". So you can hit the search button and easily find it if you care to by simply typing in "J-mod". I hope this helps you.

BillyGman
04-28-2004, 06:23 AM
Here's a link to that webpage that Zack was leading you to, that has a whole series of step by step pics.......again, you can print and use these pics and instructions to do this "J-mod" yourself, or give them to a trusted mechanic to do.....


www.tccoa.com/articles/tranny/shiftybusiness.html

Ross
04-28-2004, 06:51 AM
Howdy, Mark. Where are you from?

mark c
04-28-2004, 05:59 PM
thanks for your help:burnout:

mark c
L I ny

Ross
04-29-2004, 06:53 AM
There are some more MM's up around your neck of the woods.

Bradley G
05-03-2004, 06:42 AM
Mark C & Bradley G,, from what I've heard, Zack is steering you in the right direction here. It's the "J-mod" that he's talking about. The "J" stands for Jerry W. who's the guy who was the Ford engineer who helped design the transmission in our cars in the first place, and the "J-mod" is his idea, and suggestion to those who want more durability and performance out of these transmissions. I've also read this Jerry's posts on another board, where he specifically warns people to stay away fron certain shift kits w/this transmission, because they will actually help to destroy it!!!!

So that's why it is my understanding and suggestion to you to go w/what Zack's suggesting to you......the "J-mod". there's more specific info on how to do this w/a specific diagram and pic too that you or your transmission mechanic of choice can use in another thread right here in this "Garage" forum. The thread I'm speaking of is an older thread titled "J-mod update". So you can hit the search button and easily find it if you care to by simply typing in "J-mod". I hope this helps you.Thank You BillyGman, I'm still a newbee at this mod stuff, from what I feel my MM up- shifts too soon. What I dont want is the thing to "Bang" when it shifts :nono:My bro in law has a '70 GTO that is a complete animal . Don't get me wrong,Nothing against him or his rod ,but I'm looking for less performance if it means this is my choice:coolman:

RF Overlord
05-03-2004, 09:04 AM
from what I feel my MM up- shifts too soon. What I dont want is the thing to "Bang" when it shifts ... I'm looking for less performance if it means this is my choice

mark c and Bradley G:

^^^what Zack and BillyGman said^^^

The 4R70W is a good transmission, but it is easy to "F" it up...don't mess about with other aftermarket shift kits...either do the J-mod or get a chip/tuner to correct your early up-shift.

Unfortunately, making the transmission more durable does involve changing the way it shifts...the way a shift is made "smooth" is to allow the next gear to partially engage while the previous gear is still disengaging...also, modulating the line pressure on the clutch packs...both of these things cause increased heat and wear. Doing the J-mod or getting a chip/tuner fixes these issues, but the downside is the shifts are a little more abrupt...a GOOD chip/tuner program, such as the ones from Dennis, Wes and SCT do a very good job at this, so I doubt you'll get shifts like your buddy's '70 GTO, which probably has the TH400 transmission with a B&M Transpak (or similar) like in my '68 Buick...and yes, those shifts WILL set you back in your seat...

Bradley G
05-03-2004, 09:31 PM
mark c and Bradley G:

^^^what Zack and BillyGman said^^^

The 4R70W is a good transmission, but it is easy to "F" it up...don't mess about with other aftermarket shift kits...either do the J-mod or get a chip/tuner to correct your early up-shift.

Unfortunately, making the transmission more durable does involve changing the way it shifts...the way a shift is made "smooth" is to allow the next gear to partially engage while the previous gear is still disengaging...also, modulating the line pressure on the clutch packs...both of these things cause increased heat and wear. Doing the J-mod or getting a chip/tuner fixes these issues, but the downside is the shifts are a little more abrupt...a GOOD chip/tuner program, such as the ones from Dennis, Wes and SCT do a very good job at this, so I doubt you'll get shifts like your buddy's '70 GTO, which probably has the TH400 transmission with a B&M Transpak (or similar) like in my '68 Buick...and yes, those shifts WILL set you back in your seat...OK, MAYBE A LITTLE:D