SLO vs. SHO atx was Re: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)

[Paul Nimz]

> There are different chain drive ratios inside the trans that confuse the
> PCM.


Which the people at FordChip or Apten chip can resolve.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Weidenbenner" <johnjweid@earthlink.net>
To: "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 10:52 AM
Subject: SLO vs. SHO atx was Re: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny
(semi-OT)


> I do not believe the AX4S trans are interchangeable from the SHO to SLO.
> There are different chain drive ratios inside the trans that confuse the
> PCM.
>
> I hope the SLO has the 3.0 Vulcan engine. If it has the 3.8 engine, just
get
> rid of the car.
>
> John W.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com>
> To: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>; "van Oss"
> <vanOss@centurytel.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 7:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)
>
>
> > I'm gonna be attacking a 95 SHO ATX tranny rebuild on my deck to then
put
> in
> > my nearly dead 95 SLO. They both share an AX4S so it should be a simple
> > swap. I plan to dig into my helms and redo the whole thing, and add a
> > shiftkit. The car is going to my mother and I want no problems for the
> next
> > 10 years with the tranny.
> >
> > Any tips or trick that make working/rebuilding one easier, I'd love to
> hear
> > about them. I'm sure Joseph would want to hear them too.
> >
> > Bruce
> > 94 Opal Frost MTX
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
> > To: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 1:56 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)
> >
> >
> > > Joe:
> > >  I have done two SHO ATX's now. It is a big job and be aware that it's
a
> > > great time to replace other parts. Seals for oil leaks, suspension
items
> > > because your right there. You might also find additional problems that
> you
> > > were not aware of. So start it with a open mind and try NOT to be
under
> > the
> > > gun time wise. If you are in the rust belt that will add to the pain
> > factor
> > > getting things apart! You might even consider rebuilding it yourself.
At
> > > least two different people on the list have. Make sure even on the
> > standard
> > > Taurus to use the TransGo shift kit. It's a must have item.  I only R
&
> R
> > > the units myself. You will need a engine support of some kind. I made
> one
> > > and can send you a zip file of pictures if you want. It can surely be
> > > improved but it works great now. It has supported the SHO engine for
> over
> > 30
> > > days when I did the first FPS tranny install.
> > >  You will need two people to stab the unit and in general it's much
> easier
> > > with a hoist. How did you get your boys interested in turning
wrenches?
> > Mine
> > > has no interest until the car breaks down and then not much!
> > > .
> > > .
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > This is regarding a Taurus LX with 3.8L and AXOD.  Sorry for the
> > semi-OT.
> > > >
> > > > As some of you know, we've bought this LX for our boys to drive.  It
> has
> > a
> > > > bad tranny and we are exploring options for how to get it fixed.
> > > >
> > > > -- Take whole car into local shop and have them do it all
> > > > -- Remove tranny at home, have it rebuilt, and we put it back in
> (saves
> > > R&R
> > > > labor)
> > > > -- Buy another used or rebuilt tranny (Al Fitz, eBay, whatever) and
> swap
> > > at
> > > > home
> > > >
> > > > As a mechanic, I know that ATX internals are not for me.  But do you
> > think
> > > I
> > > > could handle R&R of an ATX?  You guys know what I have done (managed
> to
> > do
> > > > SHO rod bearings without a hospital stay or lawsuit).
> > > >
> > > > As a father, I would prefer that the boys do some of the work so
that
> > they
> > > > learn.  Also I want them to feel invested in the car so that they'll
> > treat
> > > > it with respect.
> > > >
> > > > Any advice welcome, either on a technical or parental level.
> > > >
> > > > Joseph van Oss
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