Upgrades and Aftermarket - 99 & up 7.3L EngineUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1999-Up Super Duty or Excursion with 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.
As such, the only edge I can think that BTS has is the warranty and the lack of stages.
I find it odd that you do not think John Wood stands behind his work. Any evidence or just biased accusations? The official BTS warranty is 2 years; I think that is the same as JW. Many say that BTS stands behind their product much longer. That is great, but I have no reason to expect any less from John.
I run the JW transmission but would be fine with either.
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2000 F350 7.3, Auto, Lariat. John Wood transmission, Airdog, ITP reg return, AC single shot injectors, DP Tuner, live tuned.
Who makes the best Popcorn? Kinda the same question..
With the 4R100 it really comes down to who you like. Pick any of the popular trannys and you should be happy. Call them up pick their brain. See who you get that warm fuzzy feeling from...
__________________ "Patrick Built" Engine is done.
99 F-350 6 Speed: Terminator HPOS, Scan Gauge, Custom Cam, R&R Rods, WOP Fire Rings, Fluid Damper, Balanced, Girdle, DI B-Codes, Reg Return, DI IC, DI Up-pipes, Southbend Con-FE, AFE Stage II, Autometer Sport Comp II, Garret 38R, H-11 Headstuds, FASS, Crower Valve Springs, Lots of Powder Coat, 35X12.50 Nitto Mud Grapplers.
I was at BTS on 12-29, 12-30, and 12-31. Brian and his son worked on my truck until 11:00 PM on New Years Eve.
I don't know who makes the best product on the market, but I know this....... It's hard to beat that kind of service and dedication. It was well worth the 1300 mile trip.
__________________ 2005 E350 Standard Cargo Van, 6.0 PSD, 4.10 L.S., Quigley 4X4 New on 11-18-05
(seems to manufacture oil...)
Warranty Turbo 7-07 22,000 miles, Warranty A/C compressor 10-07 25000 miles
2003 E350 Extended Cargo Van, 7.3 PSD, 3.55, Quigley 4X4 New on 2-1-04 Some Pix New Pix 9-12-2010
Transfer Flow 46 Gal*Delaminated*Replaced 8-06 UNDER WARRANTY 7.5' Western Snow Plow
BTS Tranny 9-29-07 @55,000 miles, Aluminess Bumpers, Mile Marker 12,000 pound hydraulic winch
2000 F250 ...... just cuz people are dumping them for the fuel bill. Got mine on ebay for $8749 with 116K on the clock.
1-1-09 BTS Tranny, 500+ HP at the rear wheel
I was at BTS on 12-29, 12-30, and 12-31. Brian and his son worked on my truck until 11:00 PM on New Years Eve.
I don't know who makes the best product on the market, but I know this....... It's hard to beat that kind of service and dedication. It was well worth the 1300 mile trip.
Brian, and Cale have the dedication to customer service second to none! They are #1 in my book.
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Sold 02 F350 Lariat CrewCab Toreador Red/ Silver DRW LB AT 4X4 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and tranny. built BTS and Ford Tough! 859,532 miles
SOLD: 02 F350 Lariat CC Toreador Red, DRW AT 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and Tranny 214,550 miles,Built BTS, and Ford Tough!
Sold 94 F350 XLT SC DI DRW 5Speed 314,000
Lifetime Member "BTS BUBBA" Association
"Ain't no feelin like BTS mobilin"
SLAPS Member
Sold 62 Corvair 95 Bus
92 Buick deuce and a quarter
03 Ford Windstar- Granny Hauler
Yea, we won't talk about the thread on another site about the JW fiasco, either.
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Sold 02 F350 Lariat CrewCab Toreador Red/ Silver DRW LB AT 4X4 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and tranny. built BTS and Ford Tough! 859,532 miles
SOLD: 02 F350 Lariat CC Toreador Red, DRW AT 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and Tranny 214,550 miles,Built BTS, and Ford Tough!
Sold 94 F350 XLT SC DI DRW 5Speed 314,000
Lifetime Member "BTS BUBBA" Association
"Ain't no feelin like BTS mobilin"
SLAPS Member
Sold 62 Corvair 95 Bus
92 Buick deuce and a quarter
03 Ford Windstar- Granny Hauler
we won't talk about that other thread where that guy can't seem to get them to mail something to him..hmm
Why not? BTS is good but something will always slip thru the cracks or there will be something that isn't right. Nobody is that good. Personally I am not convinced it is the sensors. I think it is more PCM since I have fried the PCM program on mine and it acted irratically. I offered to lend him my known good sensors to test the theory out but I doubt that is the answer.
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01 Excursion 7.3L Powerstroke. Gauges with AIH Delete, AIS, CCV Mod, 4' MBRP, BTS Trans, 6.0L Trans Cooler and Intercooler, DP-Tuner F5 chip, ITP In Tank Mod and Boost Annihilator, Diesel Innovation's Regulated Fuel kit, BTS Big Oil system, GTP38R Turbo with 1.15 A/R housing and BPD Stage II AC injectors. Bilstein Shocks with U code front and A code Rear.
Wow, just finished reading this topic. Lots of info here if you read it all. Well my tranny is on the way out as it is dumping fluid out of the front seal at 170*.
I just spoke to John this last week and setup an appointment for a month end Towmaster install. 3 year / unlimited mile warranty.
Not too many pictures in this thread. If this thread is still alive in a couple weeks, I'll add some pics from the JW install.
__________________ 2003 XLT CC SB 4x4 Auto - Purchased 8/3/08
DPTuner F5, AIH, BigAir, Gauges (Pyro, Trans, Boost), ScangaugeII, Zoodad, Harpooned, Hutched, Pre-Pump Filter, Boost Fooler, Turbo Master.
Tranny out at 95K - JW Towmaster installed, Ported Compressor Housing from DieselSite - waiting to be installed
Pulling 11k Attitude Eclipse full of sand toys. 2x2008 Kawasaki KFX450's, 2x2007 Kawasaki KFX90's.
Wow, just finished reading this topic. Lots of info here if you read it all. Well my tranny is on the way out as it is dumping fluid out of the front seal at 170*.
I just spoke to John this last week and setup an appointment for a month end Towmaster install. 3 year / unlimited mile warranty.
Not too many pictures in this thread. If this thread is still alive in a couple weeks, I'll add some pics from the JW install.
Lets see it. If I have any issues while living in Cali, I'm headed to JW.
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New truck: 2002 PSD 4x4, CC, XLT, F350 dually. Air bags, 6.0 trans cooler, Fleetrite ELC, ISSPRO guages, DB HT starter (no more), Superchips 1705 tuner, Reese Titan, AIS, IPT pre-pump filter kit, in-tank mods, and much more to come.
Old truck: 2000 PSD 4x4, ext cab, XLT, F-350, auto, V-code springs, air bags, coolant filter, 203 thermostat, Fleetrite ELC, DB Alternator, DB high-torque starter, Tru-cool Max-cool trans cooler, B&M trans temp gauge, 47 gallon Titan tank, IPT pre-pump filter kit.
I had all of my pics from JW's place, including drinkin some beers...and i lost all of them in my old phone DAMN!
Rogue 1970...you look to be a fellow Glamis goer..can't go wrong with JW's trans..plus he's an avid duner..and owns a truck that'll spank any othe truck out there in the dunes!
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2002 F350 Lariat CC SRW 4x4 LB , Shadow Gray, Edge 4.5" w/ dual bilsteins up front/ Toyo Open Country M/T 315-75-16. Stock Motor 7.3, dual alts / 3 guage pillar pod, Auto Meter/ 5" turbo back magnaflow exhaust w/Aeroturbine muffler & 6" Jardine tip/ Husky 24k 5th wheel / Air Lift Bags.
John Wood Transmission / DP tuner / 08' rear diff cover
I had all of my pics from JW's place, including drinkin some beers...and i lost all of them in my old phone DAMN!
Rogue 1970...you look to be a fellow Glamis goer..can't go wrong with JW's trans..plus he's an avid duner..and owns a truck that'll spank any othe truck out there in the dunes!
Bummer!
Yep, we are at mother G several times a year and the big bonus is when we head over to Buttercup (south Glamis area for those that don't know) the route goes right thru El Centro/Holtville area. Its great to know that JW Auto is just a hop, skip and jump from Buttercup in case of an emergency.
I'll have to talk with John when I'm there for his magic to try and meet up sometime and share a fire, cold one, ride, or what ever.
10 days and counting now. Ahhh, I miss my PSD. I need it driveable again!
While driving my 71 Scout II is fun, I just miss my smoker. As a bonus, Scouts run a gasser International engine too. Much smaller but still made by a great company.
Later,
Larry
__________________ 2003 XLT CC SB 4x4 Auto - Purchased 8/3/08
DPTuner F5, AIH, BigAir, Gauges (Pyro, Trans, Boost), ScangaugeII, Zoodad, Harpooned, Hutched, Pre-Pump Filter, Boost Fooler, Turbo Master.
Tranny out at 95K - JW Towmaster installed, Ported Compressor Housing from DieselSite - waiting to be installed
Pulling 11k Attitude Eclipse full of sand toys. 2x2008 Kawasaki KFX450's, 2x2007 Kawasaki KFX90's.
Check out the March issue of Diesel Power magazine.The world's quickest Powerstroke. It is BTS equipped!
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Sold 02 F350 Lariat CrewCab Toreador Red/ Silver DRW LB AT 4X4 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and tranny. built BTS and Ford Tough! 859,532 miles
SOLD: 02 F350 Lariat CC Toreador Red, DRW AT 4.10 gears, BTS custom chip, and Tranny 214,550 miles,Built BTS, and Ford Tough!
Sold 94 F350 XLT SC DI DRW 5Speed 314,000
Lifetime Member "BTS BUBBA" Association
"Ain't no feelin like BTS mobilin"
SLAPS Member
Sold 62 Corvair 95 Bus
92 Buick deuce and a quarter
03 Ford Windstar- Granny Hauler
Yep, we are at mother G several times a year and the big bonus is when we head over to Buttercup (south Glamis area for those that don't know) the route goes right thru El Centro/Holtville area. Its great to know that JW Auto is just a hop, skip and jump from Buttercup in case of an emergency.
I'll have to talk with John when I'm there for his magic to try and meet up sometime and share a fire, cold one, ride, or what ever.
10 days and counting now. Ahhh, I miss my PSD. I need it driveable again!
While driving my 71 Scout II is fun, I just miss my smoker. As a bonus, Scouts run a gasser International engine too. Much smaller but still made by a great company.
Later,
Larry
Did you get the new tranny installed? How's it working out for you?
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2001 7.3L, John Wood stage-1 transmission, 6.0L trans cooler, Single-shot HO injectors, ITP RR, DP Tuner, Ford AIS Intake, 4" Exhaust, Detroit Truetrac, 245/70 tires, Accuride 19.5x6.75 wheels
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