New guy here. NV3550 to 4R70W

[Lon L]

Hi, I just bought a 77 that is a (I think) really nice driver. The previous owner did all of the work and was frame off. He did a EFI 5.0 from a 97 Mountaineer, he chose to go with a NV3550 to a Dana20.

I want to redo the Bronco, starting with a Body Off Dip. while the body is away I want to change to an Automatic w O/D, as well as some other improvements.

I believe I will go with a Fresh 4R70W, I see there are a few different versions and this is where I could use inputs as to which would be most correct. I assume ' 97 FORD EXPLORER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4R70W 5.0L 4X4 400-00880 F009MA' would be appropriate ?

Anyway, I wanted to say "Hi", and ask for input of those who have already experienced this situation.

thanks,
Lon

 

[xfalcon]

nice looking bronco, going to keep it white?

 

[Lon L]

nice looking bronco, going to keep it white?

Thanks.

No, I intend on doing a Dark Gray and Black.

 

[forester2504]

Read up on Baumann Engineering website. Lots of usable years of 4r70w. From what I have learned, a v8 4r70w year 1998 and up had various diode and valve body upgrades that are beneficial.

 

[blamejane]

Hi welcome to cb!

 

[bronconut73]

I have heard that '98 and up are the hot ticket.

 

[TonyPDX]

I used a 1998 Explorer 4R70W controlled by a 95 Mustang EEC. Works great. Your computer should already be set up for that transmission, you are half way there!

Tony

 

[broncoitis]

Welcome aboard and nice lookin Bronco you have there. ;D

 

[Lon L]

Read up on Baumann Engineering website. Lots of usable years of 4r70w. From what I have learned, a v8 4r70w year 1998 and up had various diode and valve body upgrades that are beneficial.

Thanks, I will take a look.

I have heard that '98 and up are the hot ticket.

Thanks, that seems to be the consensus.

I used a 1998 Explorer 4R70W controlled by a 95 Mustang EEC. Works great. Your computer should already be set up for that transmission, you are half way there!

Tony

That's awesome, that's what I like to hear

Welcome aboard and nice lookin Bronco you have there. ;D

Thanks, I appreciate the welcome and the comment. I hope to make it a little better still

 

[gnsteam]

Good looking Bronco, and welcome to the site.