E4OD options for 6.9l diesel

[mat in tn]

I think what matters most at this time is that you currently have a tcm compatible for when you have a remanufactured e4od. and will have proper setup when it gets installed.

[Ifitaintbroke]

I'm sure you are most concerned about long term reliability, but with the cost of a reman, wouldn't a good salvage unit make sense? Then, you'd have money left over for installing it and anything else you'll need. Just a thought.

[kcinga]

I did check salvage, briefly. But, keep in mind that I am restricted to’89-91 E4OD for a 7.3l diesel. The local salvage here didn’t have it. Even if they did, I would want a pretty good warranty to go with it, which I’m not even sure they offer. In the end, I got a remanufactured for $2,195 with a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty. I was okay with that. I’m not saying it’s the cheapest option, but I did like the warranty. Honestly, I just want these problems behind me. I invested money in a controller and the labor to finagle the electronics (since I didn’t have the NSS from the C6). Last thing I want is a solution that has to be redone 3 months down the road.

[mat in tn]

that is a reasonable compromise. the cost is not cheap but not horrible. Are they installing it and setting up the tcm? the warranty is a big deal. and if the warranty requires a certified installer for it and the tcm then it is best.

[kcinga]

No, they ship it to a local shop and mechanics there install. My current E4OD is already hooked up to tcm. As far as cost goes, I was seriously investigating rebuilding the transmission myself, and that would‘ve been the cheapest option. But, in the end, my Dad was suggesting to let professionals handle it and get a warranty. I had enough issues dropping and installing a C4 in F100 I used to have. Seems I needed an extra set of hands to help line it up, lift, and get bolts in. It was a hassle. And, this is a much larger transmission. If any issues, I’d have to tear it all back down and start over again.

[mat in tn]

the e4od is basically twice the c4 in both size and weight. and it is not as simple in design. rebuilding it yourself may still cost a good bit especially if you get into trouble and need to go pro eventually. I think you are on the right path. I like the warranty.

[Ifitaintbroke]

For what it is $2200 isn't bad.