97XEB
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Yo all,
Couple of questions for those more knowledgeable than I:
I've got a 1997 X EB Four Door. I'm fairly certain she's got the 5R55E 5-speed transmission - how can I verify?
With 93K miles on her, the trans is definitely gonna need some work soon as she (1) slips when I mash the GO pedal, (2) sometimes after I've passed slower traffic and let-off the gas >> overrevs and (3) rolls too much when I put her in Park and take my foot off the brake.
I've been doing my research to help me determine what to do, but need some help.
- If I want to replace it with something better - what's out there? Is the 700R4 worth the swap? I don't think they make an adapter to the 4.0SOHC motor yet? (Might not be a feasible option.)
- If I want to get it rebuilt with performance upgrades, what are my options? Does anyone specialize in 5R55E rebuilds and/or are there shift / performance kits available?
Finally, what are my gear ratios? I pulled the following from the 2003 4Wheel & Off-Road Explorer NBX review >>
Type: 5-speed automatic overdrive
Model: 5R55E
Ratios: First: 3.22:1; Second: 2.32:1; Third: 1.55:1; Fourth: 1.00:1; Fifth: 0.71:1; Reverse: 3.07:1
These don't seem to jive with other research I've done...these seem like better ratios - at least a better / lower 1st gear.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jim
Couple of questions for those more knowledgeable than I:
I've got a 1997 X EB Four Door. I'm fairly certain she's got the 5R55E 5-speed transmission - how can I verify?
With 93K miles on her, the trans is definitely gonna need some work soon as she (1) slips when I mash the GO pedal, (2) sometimes after I've passed slower traffic and let-off the gas >> overrevs and (3) rolls too much when I put her in Park and take my foot off the brake.
I've been doing my research to help me determine what to do, but need some help.
- If I want to replace it with something better - what's out there? Is the 700R4 worth the swap? I don't think they make an adapter to the 4.0SOHC motor yet? (Might not be a feasible option.)
- If I want to get it rebuilt with performance upgrades, what are my options? Does anyone specialize in 5R55E rebuilds and/or are there shift / performance kits available?
Finally, what are my gear ratios? I pulled the following from the 2003 4Wheel & Off-Road Explorer NBX review >>
Type: 5-speed automatic overdrive
Model: 5R55E
Ratios: First: 3.22:1; Second: 2.32:1; Third: 1.55:1; Fourth: 1.00:1; Fifth: 0.71:1; Reverse: 3.07:1
These don't seem to jive with other research I've done...these seem like better ratios - at least a better / lower 1st gear.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jim