Tired of shifting gears..

Constructionworker · Feb 25, 2016

I'd like to hear from anyone with information about converting my 96 superduty manual trans to a automatic. Thanks in advance

79jasper · Feb 25, 2016

It can be done.
You'll either need a auto pcm and harness, or go with a aftermarket controller.
One day I'll be doing the same.

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Constructionworker · Feb 25, 2016

What are my auto trans options?

JD3020 · Feb 25, 2016

E4/4r from another 7.3 is the only direct bolt in option. Anything else will be custom. You could always use an IH adapter and put an Allison in there, but again it'd be custom.

Constructionworker · Feb 25, 2016

Any benefit between the E4 or 4r?

79jasper · Feb 25, 2016

They're both pretty close, but the 4r is newer and better imo.

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Constructionworker · Feb 25, 2016

I just so happen to have a working 4r connected to a transfer case laying around. If that's the best route, should I keep the factory engine tuning and run a stand alone trans controller?

79jasper · Feb 26, 2016

That's the way I would go. Seems people like the aftermarket controllers better than the factory setup. Gives more tuning options.
I've seen people use the pcs and Bauman.

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Constructionworker · Feb 26, 2016

Thanks I'll look into them both.

gnxtc2 · Feb 27, 2016

79jasper said:
They're both pretty close, but the 4r is newer and better imo.

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If you have a good trans builder, some of the 4R stuff can go into the E4. Then again, some of the E4 stuff finds it's way into the 4R.

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