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completecustoms

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does any one know if the 5r55 trans in a v6 the sasme as a 5r55 in a v8 . is it the same housing. can you put ts in the v6 housing if any one has any info please let me know any and all info will be greatly appreciated.
 
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not the same
 

Invective

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I have some questions about this transmission (2005 GT). I quickly noticed it doesn't have a dipstick! Are these transmissions holding up well? How well do they handle extra power? The owner's manual recommended no fluid changes? Is the transmission in my 2006 Ranger 4WD 4.0 similar? The Ranger has a dipstick - other differences?
 

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1: The 4.6L V-8 and the 4.0L V6 have different bellhousing patterns so they wont bolt up.
2: You can change the fluid in the 5r55 but you have to pull the pan off, there is a fill hole on the case
3: 2006 Ranger I believe had a 4r70W not a 5r55
 

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SpartaPerformance said:
1: The 4.6L V-8 and the 4.0L V6 have different bellhousing patterns so they wont bolt up.
2: You can change the fluid in the 5r55 but you have to pull the pan off, there is a fill hole on the case
3: 2006 Ranger I believe had a 4r70W not a 5r55
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Thanks for your reply. I did some quick research.


5R55E 5 speed auto for 1997 thru 2009 Explorer - Rangers with 4.0L motors.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/AutoTrans.html


5R55S 5 speed auto is installed in the 2005 -2010 GT. Apparently the stock transmission is good for up to 500 hp.

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/...eaks_in_2005_2011_ford_mustangs/photo_04.html


6R80 6 speed auto is used beginning in 2011.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...oks-inside-2011-mustang-gt-transmissions.html
 

SpartaPerformance

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Ahhh Rangers with 4.0L good deal. The 5r55S is pretty stout however it's the tune that kills it. I haven't read the articles that you have linked to but hopefully they explain that its a dual motion trans, in other words most auto's something gets released and something gets engaged to shift gears this particular trans to go from 3-4 or 4-5 it engages and releases multiple parts and if that is mistuned in the slightest it will tear itself apart. So be careful who you choose to tune, also there are parts such as deeper pans and bigger coolers to add to the strength of this unit.
 

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SpartaPerformance said:
Ahhh Rangers with 4.0L good deal. The 5r55S is pretty stout however it's the tune that kills it. I haven't read the articles that you have linked to but hopefully they explain that its a dual motion trans, in other words most auto's something gets released and something gets engaged to shift gears this particular trans to go from 3-4 or 4-5 it engages and releases multiple parts and if that is mistuned in the slightest it will tear itself apart. So be careful who you choose to tune, also there are parts such as deeper pans and bigger coolers to add to the strength of this unit.
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I appreciate the response and insight.
 

joe_momma

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I think my old Lincoln LS had that tranny...it lasted for 150k or so, then it grenaded. Better hope you don't have to get it rebuilt.
 
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