JOEZ33
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I've done searches and didn't see anything so I'm puttin the question out there. I have a problem with my 5R55E and am about to pull it apart. While it's apart I'd like to change the gear ratio of 1rst gear. Stock is 2.47:1, I'd like something much nicer like 3:1. Maybe there are interchangeable parts from the 5R55S model? I know mustangs have a slightly better 1rst gear in the 55E.
While I'm at it is there a better overdrive ratio? Has this been done and where can I get the parts?
PS: the problem right now is that 1rst gear just started grinding/whining loudly. This started this morning when I put in reverse and got a loud BANG followed by grinding in reverse. Now it seems reverse is ok again but 1rst is noisy and probably about to blow up. It's got about 25K miles since rebuilt last. Clutches are all good, nothing slips, converter is good and quiet. I just want to fix and reinstall, very low budget.
While I'm at it is there a better overdrive ratio? Has this been done and where can I get the parts?
PS: the problem right now is that 1rst gear just started grinding/whining loudly. This started this morning when I put in reverse and got a loud BANG followed by grinding in reverse. Now it seems reverse is ok again but 1rst is noisy and probably about to blow up. It's got about 25K miles since rebuilt last. Clutches are all good, nothing slips, converter is good and quiet. I just want to fix and reinstall, very low budget.