Agreed Especially anything Ford he knows his shit!!! I trailed my 06 6.0 to him to do the upgrades after I had the bulletproofing doing amd add a little bit of power to the truck. Drove it back down to Florida after it was finished been perfect sense and is bomb proof I feel for the way I have my truck setup, It would handle alot more power then it has now, and it's pushing pretty good
+crystel rickard Where can I find their website list of products? I went to the SCT and Lightning garage. One is Tuners and the other is just a forum. Thanks Keith.
I have to say your videos are great! I just bought my first 6.0 and the truck runs awesome,so finding your site was great because now I have a source to help keep it running that way.I always had 7.3 trucks up until I couldn't find any that were not rotted out(I live in New England).I'm lucky that I have the tools and knowledge to do the work myself so not only do I save money,but I know the work is actually being done.A lot of shops up here wont even touch these trucks and there are tons of them up here,and I don't think they are that hard to work on especially with a source like this!
That's why people still want twenty grand for a 20 year old truck so what that it's got a diesel in it but anytime they do a rebuild on the transmission they got to drop 10 grand
Hey Bill how about a link to their website, and a little more info in the description block. I have a growl in the drive train at about 57mph plus that I can't find. Put new tires on it, new rear axle bearings (not Differential) however no slop shows when on the jack stands and you turn the wheels. New TRW U-Joints and Center Bearing. New Tie rod ends and drag links. Checked ball joints, hub bearings and the suspension bushings their fine, sway bar bushings are worn but not cracked or bulging, I do hear a clunk when you hit the sway bar. Had front end aligned. Changed Tranny fluid, filter and magnet had the usual fuzz not metal bits. Changed and checked the Transfer case oil, not metal chunks or bits. Tranny shifts fine, other than the usual 4R100 shift grumble that it's had since 6 years ago when it was quiet going down the road. I do hear a clunk when I break moderate to hard at a stop light then pull out. It doesn't happen all the time, but I can repeat it easily. The noise is not engine related as I can put the truck in neutral and idle the engine and the growl is still there. It's a 2001 7.3L 4x4 crew cab short box with 207,000 miles on it. I'll take any advice. Love your vids brother and watch regularly. Best Wishes n Blessings Keith
Quick question, has Chris gotten into the 6r140 yet, if so what kind of upgrades can done on them, I'm an full time RV'er and pull a 12k travel trailer all around?
Yeah I am not the guy to goto to work on a automatic, I too decided just to stick with engines, though I can work on the hand shakers, I won't work on the slush boxes.
YES. Upgrade your trans cooler too. More fluid means more protection. Cooler fluid means less fluid deterioration. Taking excess heat away from transmission prolongs transmission lifespan.
Impressive shop.I lose low reverse in 1996 7.3 f450 dump when hot.Fine when it cools off..we snow plow and pull bobcat.Trans was rebuilt few years back...any ideas?
John Lee I dont need a rebuild. I just need it fixed. Dont have the need for a $5K transmission. Dont have the money. A $2K transmission worked fine for the last seventeen years. I just need a shop thats not going to screw me.
Hey Bill - my 2012 f350 lariat dually 6.7 hits really hard coming out of fifth into 4th...and now it’s doing it into 6th a bit, and back out.. Any ideas on where to start looking. I’ve had it into service at ford, and they didn’t fix it completely... said they removed some metal fragments for a few solenoids... When I got it back it wasn’t perfect and now its back hitting hard. I’d appreciate some ideas
+Scfdr22 I prefer the precision industries converters. Not a fan of the sun coast kits I have seen the past, but some of their stuff is good. just personal opinion
It's a University of Georgia hat. The Georgia Bulldogs, the school's mascot, uses a logo virtually identical to the Greenbay Packer's G, just with the UGA colors instead.
What's the cost? I have a 1995 7.3 that seems to kept having problems, now I have a leak, haven't investigated. I'm exhausted do I need to get to GA, I'm in Knoxville . Do you work with anyone here. I hurting bad
***** I think the older 3 speeds being better is across the board. 727, C6. TH400... All have a better track record than the newer stuff. But ya like you said no overdrive sucks.
I had the same issue, Timmy. Ended up ordering the Legendary 4R100 from Dieselsite. It's going in next weekend. From everything I've heard it's a great tranny at a fair price. Trans w/TQ Conv. was $3,400 + $600 shipping (included was core ship back cost). I'm in California and considered John Woods. His price is $5,000 picked up at his shop in San Diego. However, I've heard rumors he's soon to retire. Between the extra 1k, and the possibility of no future support, I decided to go Dieselsite.
I know what you mean, I too have a 96 f350. I absolutely love it. people call them dinosaurs, which may be true in a sense, as we don't have the BIG stock numbers as today's diesels. But lets hook up a 32 foot gooseneck, me with my 260k mile dingo vs your all bells and whistles 20k mile cowboy caddy, and see which quits first. Btw, I like dinosaurs.
Yup, I've got a 97 F-350 myself. Absolutely love it. I tow an Arctic Fox 25Y travel trailer. Unless someone steals this one, I'm NEVER buying anything newer.
we're is this shop located I would like to go to him i research this shop A1 trans on line and alot of shops shows in Brentwood CA ,,,,Sacramento CA are all of this shops related I would like to order one of this trans...any help
+Juan Diaz No. his shop is the only one owned and operated by him. He is in flowery Branch Georgia. I live in northern California and have one of his trans in my Lightning and will be getting one from him for my superduty.
I love it. He is the only person I will have do transmission work for me. Even being across the country. I actually got to see his shop the beginning of the year. His place is spotless and he is very meticulous. He has been testing all the upgrades of the 4r100 on his personal trucks. And he is not easy on them.
These guys are master mechanics and great at their job. But as far as Fords go, they appear to be great trucks as long as you spend extra money to bullet proof the engine and the transmission??? No thanks.
So, buy a Powerstroke diesel, take it to Bill. He will bulletproof it for about 7500 bananas. Then take your running and driving Powerstroke to A-1 Transmissions, and he will bulletproof it for 7000 more bananas. So, in order to make your Ford Powerstroke a reliable daily driver, you have to spend 15 large so it will keep going down the raod. Am I missing something here? Is all the hoorah about the PS a joke? 15 grand to fix the factory defects. Maybe I should get rid of my PS and buy a Dodge with a Cummins. Geez. These videos make me want to cry.
The 7.3 Powerstroke motors, in my opinion, are the best powerstrokes out there. The 6.7 is a close second if it wasn't for the ceramic bearings in the turbos failing.
you cry because you are a weak, lazy metrosexual, not a man. For $15k you are taking a used, stock truck and turning into a high performance daily driver that doesn't break down. Put your sandals on, and get into your vw with the factory flower arrangement in the cup holder and have a good cry. Close the doors and windows first...men don't want to hear it.
Ford has always been known to produce weak transmissions. Even the new Ford trucks have problems with servos and pumps failing. A buddy of mine rebuilds transmissions for a living. Ford had the C3 transmission back in the day, it was a 40K mile transmission. Then the C4 came out, it may last 100K miles if you were lucky. Then the C5 and C6. With transmissions and modules failing and costing customers thousands of dollars, Ford has ruined relationships with customers over the years.
Bill - truly awesome that you make your colleagues visible on this channel. Thank you.
one of the cleanest shops I've ever seen
Competent Transmission work requires a clean area. Every little bit of dirt takes a little life out of the finished product
Great job Bill and Chris. Keep it up and thank you for doing what you do.
Hands down best transmission builder in SE region!
Agreed Especially anything Ford he knows his shit!!! I trailed my 06 6.0 to him to do the upgrades after I had the bulletproofing doing amd add a little bit of power to the truck. Drove it back down to Florida after it was finished been perfect sense and is bomb proof I feel for the way I have my truck setup, It would handle alot more power then it has now, and it's pushing pretty good
+crystel rickard Where can I find their website list of products? I went to the SCT and Lightning garage. One is Tuners and the other is just a forum. Thanks Keith.
bill you are the power stroke god bud love your vids
I have to say your videos are great! I just bought my first 6.0 and the truck runs awesome,so finding your site was great because now I have a source to help keep it running that way.I always had 7.3 trucks up until I couldn't find any that were not rotted out(I live in New England).I'm lucky that I have the tools and knowledge to do the work myself so not only do I save money,but I know the work is actually being done.A lot of shops up here wont even touch these trucks and there are tons of them up here,and I don't think they are that hard to work on especially with a source like this!
you boys do it right in Ga.
love your vidjoes. For someone I dont know from Adam I feel confident in your ability to fix it right the first time.
thanks Bill....i know where to go now
What a treat - great video, great information.
What torque converter do they recommend for a 2001 f350? Just a tune and straight pipe.
Lovin your videos Man
What's one of those transmissions go for after these updates
yet another good one from bill
That's why people still want twenty grand for a 20 year old truck so what that it's got a diesel in it but anytime they do a rebuild on the transmission they got to drop 10 grand
Hey Bill how about a link to their website, and a little more info in the description block.
I have a growl in the drive train at about 57mph plus that I can't find. Put new tires on it, new rear axle bearings (not Differential) however no slop shows when on the jack stands and you turn the wheels. New TRW U-Joints and Center Bearing. New Tie rod ends and drag links. Checked ball joints, hub bearings and the suspension bushings their fine, sway bar bushings are worn but not cracked or bulging, I do hear a clunk when you hit the sway bar. Had front end aligned. Changed Tranny fluid, filter and magnet had the usual fuzz not metal bits. Changed and checked the Transfer case oil, not metal chunks or bits. Tranny shifts fine, other than the usual 4R100 shift grumble that it's had since 6 years ago when it was quiet going down the road. I do hear a clunk when I break moderate to hard at a stop light then pull out. It doesn't happen all the time, but I can repeat it easily. The noise is not engine related as I can put the truck in neutral and idle the engine and the growl is still there. It's a 2001 7.3L 4x4 crew cab short box with 207,000 miles on it. I'll take any advice. Love your vids brother and watch regularly. Best Wishes n Blessings Keith
Wish you would just let Chris talk without interruption
Great Video! Thankyou!
my 4r went out at 80K. I put in a BTS and have another hundred on it no problem.
Im running a stock trans in my 850hp 7.3 and its last 266,000 miles and 5000 of those are with 850hp the things ready to go.
Quick question, has Chris gotten into the 6r140 yet, if so what kind of upgrades can done on them, I'm an full time RV'er and pull a 12k travel trailer all around?
Cruising down the street in my 6.0
Blowing the gasket
Needing a tow
I think that was snoop dog
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 #Imfuckngdead
ohiopower actually it was Easy E.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
HHaha easy eeee
Yeah I am not the guy to goto to work on a automatic, I too decided just to stick with engines, though I can work on the hand shakers, I won't work on the slush boxes.
I had a forward drum that shirred the splines off.
Would you happen to have a link for the rebuild parts in this video?
Is a deep transmission pan worth the money?..I tow up to 10000 lbs Pondering one for my 2011 6.7. Thanks in advance!
YES. Upgrade your trans cooler too. More fluid means more protection. Cooler fluid means less fluid deterioration. Taking excess heat away from transmission prolongs transmission lifespan.
Impressive shop.I lose low reverse in 1996 7.3 f450 dump when hot.Fine when it cools off..we snow plow and pull bobcat.Trans was rebuilt few years back...any ideas?
His shop looks like a surgery center , never a speck of dirt anywhere !
I need a transmission guy here in SoCal for my E40D in my Bronco. Help!
***** Sounds high dallor!
John Lee I dont need a rebuild. I just need it fixed. Dont have the need for a $5K transmission. Dont have the money. A $2K transmission worked fine for the last seventeen years. I just need a shop thats not going to screw me.
+rudedogii transmission pro in Escondido $2800
+rudedogii transmission pro does free towing, and they will finance it with no extra charge for 12 months
+rudedogii la auto transmission dies a good oem build with a 2yr warranty for around $2200
Well, they all say they are the best...nobody else compares.
Hand-sanding a machined surface? Man, that takes some real experience! Next Ford I end up with, I'll be shipping my transmission to this guy. :D
I was thinking the same thing!
Yeah I dunno if you’d really be improving without a machine to deck/plane the surface.
How accurate is hand sanding compared to machining?
Hey Bill - my 2012 f350 lariat dually 6.7 hits really hard coming out of fifth into 4th...and now it’s doing it into 6th a bit, and back out.. Any ideas on where to start looking. I’ve had it into service at ford, and they didn’t fix it completely... said they removed some metal fragments for a few solenoids... When I got it back it wasn’t perfect and now its back hitting hard. I’d appreciate some ideas
What's your thought on FTI converters and Suncoast rebuild kits?
+Scfdr22 I prefer the precision industries converters. Not a fan of the sun coast kits I have seen the past, but some of their stuff is good. just personal opinion
chris garrett Chris, have you guys put in an Allison behind a 7.3L?
is there anyone who custom builds ZF5 and ZF6 manual transmissions?
Here's the biggest question what's all that cost
Chris, What are your Thoughts on the 4r100 bypass delete for high hp, high stall applications?
Great video! Are the upgrades this company offers worth it on a brand new truck? Does he work on the new 6.7?
Do you do anything to beef up the transfer case? Or is there just a better case to bolt up?
Can you swap out a 4r for a 5r110?
Dang I want you to go though my transmission. It works good as far as I know but man I'm scared of braking it.
Where is A-1 located?
+jonanddenise112 Flowery branch georgia.
+jonanddenise112 flowery branch ga
Hey. Guys I Have a new granny in My f 450, at 35 mph it bangs back in gear. What does that sound like?
sounds like once I get my new 2017 superduty I know who and where to take it for servicing!!!
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How will this build cost me for my 99 f-250 7.3 automatic
5k to rebuild a2006 tranny!?!? no thanks
How come you went to 4 pinion o/d planet
Does A1 transmissions do Chevy transmissions too???
Yes
YooToob Consumer they make a conversion to go to a 6 speed allison transmission since this video came out.
Hey that guy from A1 is he wearing a greenbay packers hat??????
It's a University of Georgia hat. The Georgia Bulldogs, the school's mascot, uses a logo virtually identical to the Greenbay Packer's G, just with the UGA colors instead.
ZF6 forever!
+adrianspeeder Even if auto is better manual will always be more fun.
Too bad cant put a zf6 behind a 6.7
What's the cost? I have a 1995 7.3 that seems to kept having problems, now I have a leak, haven't investigated. I'm exhausted do I need to get to GA, I'm in Knoxville . Do you work with anyone here. I hurting bad
i would love to get an estimate from him for my 4r100
+Vape Redneck 770-965-0035
Decent transmission in my opinion. Definitely better than any 4 speed Chrysler has ever made.
+Marcus Mar clearly coming from someone that has no idea what they are talking about. the 47/48re are the best transmissions ever made
No, they are just cheap to build.
***** I think the older 3 speeds being better is across the board. 727, C6. TH400... All have a better track record than the newer stuff. But ya like you said no overdrive sucks.
My 1999 f 350 has 279000 miles, no problem & runs great all day anywhere
I see the web site is gone, are you out of business?
I had the same issue, Timmy. Ended up ordering the Legendary 4R100 from Dieselsite. It's going in next weekend. From everything I've heard it's a great tranny at a fair price. Trans w/TQ Conv. was $3,400 + $600 shipping (included was core ship back cost). I'm in California and considered John Woods. His price is $5,000 picked up at his shop in San Diego. However, I've heard rumors he's soon to retire. Between the extra 1k, and the possibility of no future support, I decided to go Dieselsite.
I want to move near you guys just to hang out and talk shop 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Dear god the guy wont shut up and let the man talk. Talking over him nonstop.
Cant even finish the video its so bad
I hope I never have to do my trans on my 96..I know I won't find anyone in my area that is this dedicated to these particular trucks.
I know what you mean, I too have a 96 f350. I absolutely love it. people call them dinosaurs, which may be true in a sense, as we don't have the BIG stock numbers as today's diesels. But lets hook up a 32 foot gooseneck, me with my 260k mile dingo vs your all bells and whistles 20k mile cowboy caddy, and see which quits first. Btw, I like dinosaurs.
that's the truth. dinosaurs every time. i have a 97 myself.
Yup, I've got a 97 F-350 myself. Absolutely love it. I tow an Arctic Fox 25Y travel trailer. Unless someone steals this one, I'm NEVER buying anything newer.
cool.!
Wow, extremely blue eyes.
"It's a great trans.... after you fix 20 things..." XD
It's like any other transmission. Every transmission has some kind of short fall and it's all really lucky of the draw.
I know right,the junk only lasted a few hundred thousand and a couple of decades.
I'd like to see video of Bill doing the spirit dance around a truck lol
I love it , You might not like what he says.
full of shit, ats holds all world records. never heard of ether of your names building motors or transmission for pro pulling trucks, drag, or street.
we're is this shop located I would like to go to him i research this shop A1 trans on line and alot of shops shows in Brentwood CA ,,,,Sacramento CA are all of this shops related I would like to order one of this trans...any help
+Juan Diaz No. his shop is the only one owned and operated by him. He is in flowery Branch Georgia. I live in northern California and have one of his trans in my Lightning and will be getting one from him for my superduty.
Oo ok thanks so much for the info... are u very happy with the trans how is it working for u..
I love it. He is the only person I will have do transmission work for me. Even being across the country. I actually got to see his shop the beginning of the year. His place is spotless and he is very meticulous. He has been testing all the upgrades of the 4r100 on his personal trucks. And he is not easy on them.
+Juan Diaz facebook.com/A-1-Performance-Transmission-174391162575380/
Another solution to this is full transmission delete
These guys are master mechanics and great at their job. But as far as Fords go, they appear to be great trucks as long as you spend extra money to bullet proof the engine and the transmission??? No thanks.
This is mostly due to people putting tunes on them. Most any vehicle kept stock and taken care of will last a long time.
But I see what you mean.
+Dino P There isn't a truck MFG out there that don't have some type of issues Ford is not alone
DinoP what truck do you know or own that does not have upgrade to fix issues?
Awesome. ...tax return money time is coming up soon!
15 years experience? You're still a rooky!
Rookie*
Trans work is time spent but not rocket science
Great topic, great dialogue, but could we get someone without ADHD running the camera?
Yeah I'm good. Automatics are for 2 kinds of people. One's with a disability, and one's who can't drive. Sorry to breck it to you.
This is joke, need to put me on payroll, spend 5000$ every day go back leak after leak and than towing disaster nit recommended
So, buy a Powerstroke diesel, take it to Bill. He will bulletproof it for about 7500 bananas. Then take your running and driving Powerstroke to A-1 Transmissions, and he will bulletproof it for 7000 more bananas. So, in order to make your Ford Powerstroke a reliable daily driver, you have to spend 15 large so it will keep going down the raod. Am I missing something here? Is all the hoorah about the PS a joke? 15 grand to fix the factory defects. Maybe I should get rid of my PS and buy a Dodge with a Cummins. Geez. These videos make me want to cry.
The 7.3 Powerstroke motors, in my opinion, are the best powerstrokes out there. The 6.7 is a close second if it wasn't for the ceramic bearings in the turbos failing.
ZF-6 manual. One and done.
Steve Tune Up Plus 7000 is what they charge? For trans rebuild
you cry because you are a weak, lazy metrosexual, not a man. For $15k you are taking a used, stock truck and turning into a high performance daily driver that doesn't break down. Put your sandals on, and get into your vw with the factory flower arrangement in the cup holder and have a good cry. Close the doors and windows first...men don't want to hear it.
He did our tranny for 3k
Ford E04 is junk. I fried 2 of them not even towing.
u don't suppose to Fried them u suppose to drive them
Juan Diaz Excuse me. I was driving them. They fried themselves.
Oooo ok dam
Ford has always been known to produce weak transmissions. Even the new Ford trucks have problems with servos and pumps failing. A buddy of mine rebuilds transmissions for a living. Ford had the C3 transmission back in the day, it was a 40K mile transmission. Then the C4 came out, it may last 100K miles if you were lucky. Then the C5 and C6. With transmissions and modules failing and costing customers thousands of dollars, Ford has ruined relationships with customers over the years.
i would not rebuild a TRANSMISSION
+bud morse So you just throw the truck away when it breaks?
ok
Then you won't buy nothing because they don't make the 4r100 new. Flintstone it I guess ?
How Much for a built 7.3 trans?
+JonathanRinny Call A1