The 5R110 transmission from Ford has backed both 6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke engines and is generally considered to be a pretty decent transmission.
What vehicles have a 5R110W transmission?
The 5R110 transmission is used extensively in such popular applications as the F250, F350, F450 & F550 Series trucks.
Is a 5R110 a 6 speed transmission?
It is a two speed transmission in front of a three speed transmission. You can get six ratios by combining the two times three ratios. The problem is that two of the ratios are nearly identical. The two speed has ratios of 1:1 and 0.71:1.
How many speeds does a 5R110W transmission have?
The “TorqShift” (5R110W) is a 5 speed, rear wheel drive unit that actually has six forward speeds available, depending on hot or cold mode operation. The gear ratio for 1st gear was lowered from 2.71 to 3.09. For 2nd gear the overdrive clutch is applied to provide a ratio of 2.20.
Are all 5R110W transmissions interchangeable?
Yes, it is a direct replacement. The only two things that are different are the torque converter and the intermediate one way clutch. The torque converter won’t work with a 6.0L for a couple reasons. The intermediate one way clutch is better in the 6.8L trans, so no worries there.
How much transmission fluid does a 5R110W hold?
The capacity of these units is upwards of 18-20 qts depending on cooler, pan etc.
Are all 5R110 transmissions the same?
All 5R110W cases are the same.
When did the 5R110 come out?
The 5R110 was introduced into production on mid 2003 model year trucks. The transmission went through many changes until it went out of production in 2011.
How many gears does a 5R110W have?
Although the 5R110W is listed and marketed as having five forward speeds, it actually has six forward gears.
How many gears does a 5R110 transmission have?
The TorqShift is a five-speed, rear-wheel-drive unit that actually has six forward speeds with ratios depending on whether the transmission is operating in hot or cold mode.. The ratio for 1st gear was changed from 2.71 to 3.09.
How does a 5R110W work?
The 5R110W Torqshift transmission has an adaptive shift schedule computer-controlled adaptive strategy. This system learns driving habits and creates a shift schedule by adjusting AMPS to the 7 solenoids raising and lowering pressure produced by driving behavior.
What is the difference between mercon SP and LV?
However both Mercon LV and Mercon SP are different lubricants, but they are pretty the same. Both fluids can indeed be used for Ford vehicles. While Mercon SP is suitable for Ford 6R60 and early 6R80 transmissions, Mercon LV is acceptable for 6R80 and 6R140 transmissions.
What transmission is in a 6.0 Powerstroke?
BD Performance 5R110 Transmission 03-04 6.0L Ford Powerstroke.