New to Diesel

[mhuckeba]

Im fairly new to diesel engines but I recently purchased a 2002 F-350 CCLL with an automatic transmission with about 100,000 miles on it. I have already put a 4 inch exhaust, DIY Intake and I am having my TS- 6 position chip retuned by Tony Wildman after reading so much about his tunes. My question is what is the most cost-efficent upgrade for my transmission? It wasnt horrible with the TS chip but it wasnt great either. I want to eventually get a BTS tranny but was wondering if there was anything I could do now(cheaper) that would extends its life and performance?

[ianstew]

good tranny cooler will definately help

[Strokin6Liters]

Welcome to the org. And go with a BTS valvebody and and 6.0 torque converter

[jesilvas]

A good cooler. A cooler from a 6.0 is a direct bolt up. Great cooler.
A valve body will help a lot. Factory Tech, John Woods, or BTS.

[mhuckeba]

Is the 6.0 tranny cooler a good upgrade?

[Strokin6Liters]

Yes it is.

[jesilvas]

Originally Posted by mhuckeba

Is the 6.0 tranny cooler a good upgrade?

VERY good. Bolts up DIRECTLY in place of yours now. Literally, unbolt and remove old one, bolt in new one. Hook up hoses. Done.
Beans Diesel Performance - 6.0L Transmission Cooler upgrade kit (Powered by CubeCart)
Ford 6.0L Powerstroke OEM Transmission Cooler

[mhuckeba]

thanks for the link, how difficult is the bts valvebody to install? anyone done one?

[mhuckeba]

any where to buy a 6.0 torque converter, been looking but can't seem to find them?

[jesilvas]

Originally Posted by mhuckeba

thanks for the link, how difficult is the bts valvebody to install? anyone done one?

Valve Body Install Write Up With Pics