Automatic BUilds - Page 3 - Focaljet

**fordblue03** · 05-01-2008, 07:31 AM

Nice! I'll still be wanting to hear the results after the install.

**2006TZX4** · 05-01-2008, 07:42 AM

install the trans start to night

**G-forces** · 05-05-2008, 08:14 AM

Well, how's it go? Waiting to hear the rest of the story... problems, pictures...

**EnixStorm** · 05-05-2008, 10:53 AM

let's just say it sucked so bad he doesn't want to talk about it lol. He also told me you should have 3 people doing it :/ I'm still gonna try it myself! LOL

**G-forces** · 05-05-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnixStorm

let's just say it sucked so bad he doesn't want to talk about it lol. He also told me you should have 3 people doing it :/ I'm still gonna try it myself! LOL

Too bad! What happend, broken fingers or broken car parts? I hope he got it running at least.

Good luck to you!!! You must have some nice lifts and tools.

**fordblue03** · 05-07-2008, 09:37 AM

WTF... what's up then? I hope it isn't terrible.

**EnixStorm** · 05-08-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-forces

Too bad! What happend, broken fingers or broken car parts? I hope he got it running at least.

Good luck to you!!! You must have some nice lifts and tools.

Well Don't know why he isn't posting, I'll give him a call. He has been really, RALLY busy with work lately and he was lucky enough to get time to get the tranny done. He said it feels good.

I don't have any lifts and standard tools! but alot of years in maintenance so

I know how to improvise...

**fordblue03** · 05-09-2008, 06:53 AM

Work. I know how that goes. Maybe I'll get a chance to finish my front-end this summer.

**G-forces** · 05-10-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnixStorm

Well Don't know why he isn't posting, I'll give him a call. He has been really, RALLY busy with work lately and he was lucky enough to get time to get the tranny done. He said it feels good.

I don't have any lifts and standard tools! but alot of years in maintenance so

I know how to improvise...

Lol, being able to improvise is sometimes better than having the right stuff! But a job like that by yourself... well, I think you should just get some beer and find someone who wants to help you drink it while you do the work

just in case.

Let us know how it comes out when you try it. And I'd still like to hear from 2006TZX4, about how he likes it and how it went, whenever he gets the time to post again.

**2006TZX4** · 05-13-2008, 10:48 AM

can i say wow it was so worth the money what a great job lentech did it feels so good iti 'am at work so i'll tell you all there.

**fordblue03** · 05-13-2008, 08:37 PM

Sweet! I can't wait to get mine done.

**157000SEfocusP.O.S** · 05-13-2008, 08:56 PM

after reading this,, this should be my next upgrade.
want one bad myself. saving up.

can't wait to hear more about your experience too with this Lentech!

**2006TZX4** · 05-20-2008, 10:39 AM

just a update i went to rockingham drapway this past weekend the car ran well i ran 13.9 at 108 i think it ran well beofre i ran 14.3 but still it is not bad for anto four door car.

**RallyRacer** · 05-20-2008, 10:46 AM

Nice! Into the 13's with an automatic 4-cyl.- that is good stuff.
Keep up the good work. Are you going to add more boost?

**2006TZX4** · 05-20-2008, 10:53 AM

i'am going to build the engine in the first of the year i was running about 9 pounds of boost when at the track for right now til a do the build

**Z63R** · 05-20-2008, 01:43 PM

13.9 for a 2.0 Duratec automatic on 9 lbs?

That's decent.

How's the 1 - 2 shift now, with the LenTech? Is it crisp? Tire chirping? What?

**focusownerskid** · 05-20-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006TZX4

i ran 13.9 at 108

Yeah, that cannot be correct.

MTX 2.3 cars on 11lbs cannot trap 108mph.

Cool build though.

- Drew

**Chaney** · 05-21-2008, 06:41 AM

Drew wouldn't it be possible with no loss of boost during shifts where as on a MTX you will lose boost. The auto should hold that 9psi constant once it hits max boost.

**2006TZX4** · 05-21-2008, 06:57 AM

that is right thank you for saying that

**Chaney** · 05-21-2008, 07:07 AM

Where are you hitting 9psi in the RPM band with the lentech? Also do you max out in 1st before it shifts??

**fordblue03** · 05-21-2008, 09:05 AM

From what I've seen a built auto usually beats a MTX because of the shifting capability

**Uncle Tail** · 05-21-2008, 11:16 AM

this is a great thread. I have been agonizong over the Lentec "Street Terminator" which is built to hold 275 whp. It costs $1995. But of course you get the upgraded bands and valve body. The limited slip option is another $1345 (Len says lots of machining for that).

I chatted with a tranny shop yesterday, he claims they see most failures in the forward drum....and also the O/D servo. His claim was that the hard parts are weak.

I have the base PW with standard tune. My biggest wish is to get a limited slip diff. to keep the torque to both tires. I am a terrible drag racer and was peeling through the sixty foot. I reasoned that with a limited slip and drag radials, perhaps I could use that torque for some good launches. Or lift my foot a little ( :

The other thing is the long pull through second gear....I don't think I am slipping, but it is a long pull. The manual guys split the shift, acording to the ratio splits in my Haynes.

I think an auto is the way to go for drag, but I am one cheap SOB. It's hard to think about shelling out that kind of cabbage for the build Lentech, for me, anyhoo. 2k could be a ported and rebuilt head with cams, plus a host of other goodies. But you don't get something for nothin'.

Which brings me to my next point. I would like it if we could get a PW SCT or Diablo tuner to adjust shift points and the mph, that works of the Mahle tune, like the standard SCT does for the Zetec. Anyone know about this?

**Uncle Tail** · 05-21-2008, 11:45 AM

p.s. an old article I saved

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...cus/index.html

**RallyRacer** · 05-21-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Tail

p.s. an old article I saved

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...cus/index.html

That is a classic article. It is what gave me the idea supe-up my own 4F27e.

**Z63R** · 05-21-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Uncle Tail

this is a great thread.

Indeed, sir.

Quote:

I would like it if we could get a PW SCT or Diablo tuner to adjust shift points and the mph, that works of the Mahle tune, like the standard SCT does for the Zetec. Anyone know about this?

I know that Randy at FocusSport (user FocusSportVP) currently deals with SCT; perhaps he'd know due to his comprehensive digital tuning expertise...

05-01-2008, 07:31 AM	#51
fordblue03 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 859	Re: Automatic BUilds Nice! I'll still be wanting to hear the results after the install. __________________ 2003 LX, 2.3L, ATX, Arizona Biege sedan. -FocusSport front strut-bar -SCT tune by FocusSport -Eibach Sportline Springs -FocusSport CAI w/factory splashguard -LCR Front Camber plates -FocusSport Catback Exhaust -SPC Rear Upper Camber arms -Red Prothane Bushings (full kit) -28.6mm Steeda rear sway -24mm H&R front sway

05-01-2008, 07:42 AM	#52
2006TZX4 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: winston salem Posts: 510	Re: Automatic BUilds install the trans start to night __________________ www.focussport.com www.killboy.com focus stage 2 turbo kit upgrade atx by lentech

05-05-2008, 08:14 AM	#53
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison/Horicon/West Bend WI Posts: 1,093	Re: Automatic BUilds Well, how's it go? Waiting to hear the rest of the story... problems, pictures... __________________ Stockholm Getaway: see it on Utube.

05-05-2008, 10:53 AM	#54
EnixStorm Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jacksonville, N.C. Posts: 1,478	Re: Automatic BUilds let's just say it sucked so bad he doesn't want to talk about it lol. He also told me you should have 3 people doing it :/ I'm still gonna try it myself! LOL __________________ -2003 SE PZEV ATX - FS 2.3l Stage 2 1/4: 13.78@100mph -2008 Mazda 3S Touring 2.3l w/VVT

05-07-2008, 09:37 AM	#56
fordblue03 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 859	Re: Automatic BUilds WTF... what's up then? I hope it isn't terrible. __________________ 2003 LX, 2.3L, ATX, Arizona Biege sedan. -FocusSport front strut-bar -SCT tune by FocusSport -Eibach Sportline Springs -FocusSport CAI w/factory splashguard -LCR Front Camber plates -FocusSport Catback Exhaust -SPC Rear Upper Camber arms -Red Prothane Bushings (full kit) -28.6mm Steeda rear sway -24mm H&R front sway

05-09-2008, 06:53 AM	#58
fordblue03 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 859	Re: Automatic BUilds Work. I know how that goes. Maybe I'll get a chance to finish my front-end this summer. __________________ 2003 LX, 2.3L, ATX, Arizona Biege sedan. -FocusSport front strut-bar -SCT tune by FocusSport -Eibach Sportline Springs -FocusSport CAI w/factory splashguard -LCR Front Camber plates -FocusSport Catback Exhaust -SPC Rear Upper Camber arms -Red Prothane Bushings (full kit) -28.6mm Steeda rear sway -24mm H&R front sway

05-13-2008, 10:48 AM	#60
2006TZX4 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: winston salem Posts: 510	Re: Automatic BUilds can i say wow it was so worth the money what a great job lentech did it feels so good iti 'am at work so i'll tell you all there. __________________ www.focussport.com www.killboy.com focus stage 2 turbo kit upgrade atx by lentech

05-13-2008, 08:37 PM	#61
fordblue03 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 859	Re: Automatic BUilds Sweet! I can't wait to get mine done. __________________ 2003 LX, 2.3L, ATX, Arizona Biege sedan. -FocusSport front strut-bar -SCT tune by FocusSport -Eibach Sportline Springs -FocusSport CAI w/factory splashguard -LCR Front Camber plates -FocusSport Catback Exhaust -SPC Rear Upper Camber arms -Red Prothane Bushings (full kit) -28.6mm Steeda rear sway -24mm H&R front sway

05-13-2008, 08:56 PM	#62
157000SEfocusP.O.S TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Ga Posts: 111	Re: Automatic BUilds after reading this,, this should be my next upgrade. want one bad myself. saving up. can't wait to hear more about your experience too with this Lentech! __________________ udp, svt sus, 2.25 magnaflow, ported tb

05-20-2008, 10:39 AM	#63
2006TZX4 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: winston salem Posts: 510	Re: Automatic BUilds just a update i went to rockingham drapway this past weekend the car ran well i ran 13.9 at 108 i think it ran well beofre i ran 14.3 but still it is not bad for anto four door car. __________________ www.focussport.com www.killboy.com focus stage 2 turbo kit upgrade atx by lentech

05-20-2008, 10:46 AM	#64
RallyRacer TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 740	Re: Automatic BUilds Nice! Into the 13's with an automatic 4-cyl.- that is good stuff. Keep up the good work. Are you going to add more boost? __________________ 2001 ZX3 Infra-Red, Auto Power: Volant Ram Air, 65mm FC TB, 2000 ported intake, SVT header, Random ORP, Bosal flex, Borla exhaust, Esslinger UDP, FocusSport Xcal2(FR stage1 cams and gears to be installed) Handling: Energy bushings everywhere, Koni Adjustable dampers, H&R sport springs, SVT rear swaybar, FC rear toe links Braking: SVT brake kit, Hawk HPS pads F&R, Aeroquip braided lines

05-20-2008, 10:53 AM	#65
2006TZX4 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: winston salem Posts: 510	Re: Automatic BUilds i'am going to build the engine in the first of the year i was running about 9 pounds of boost when at the track for right now til a do the build __________________ www.focussport.com www.killboy.com focus stage 2 turbo kit upgrade atx by lentech

05-20-2008, 01:43 PM	#66
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 19,817	Re: Automatic BUilds 13.9 for a 2.0 Duratec automatic on 9 lbs? That's decent. How's the 1 - 2 shift now, with the LenTech? Is it crisp? Tire chirping? What? __________________ . Vacuum Vulture Racing - We've got it down to a science. "SCIENCE. It works, bitches!" 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits

05-21-2008, 06:41 AM	#68
Chaney Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brighton, Michigan Posts: 1,082	Re: Automatic BUilds Drew wouldn't it be possible with no loss of boost during shifts where as on a MTX you will lose boost. The auto should hold that 9psi constant once it hits max boost.

05-21-2008, 06:57 AM	#69
2006TZX4 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: winston salem Posts: 510	Re: Automatic BUilds that is right thank you for saying that __________________ www.focussport.com www.killboy.com focus stage 2 turbo kit upgrade atx by lentech

05-21-2008, 07:07 AM	#70
Chaney Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brighton, Michigan Posts: 1,082	Re: Automatic BUilds Where are you hitting 9psi in the RPM band with the lentech? Also do you max out in 1st before it shifts??

05-21-2008, 09:05 AM	#71
fordblue03 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 859	Re: Automatic BUilds From what I've seen a built auto usually beats a MTX because of the shifting capability __________________ 2003 LX, 2.3L, ATX, Arizona Biege sedan. -FocusSport front strut-bar -SCT tune by FocusSport -Eibach Sportline Springs -FocusSport CAI w/factory splashguard -LCR Front Camber plates -FocusSport Catback Exhaust -SPC Rear Upper Camber arms -Red Prothane Bushings (full kit) -28.6mm Steeda rear sway -24mm H&R front sway

05-21-2008, 11:16 AM	#72
Uncle Tail Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: alberta Posts: 70	Re: Automatic BUilds this is a great thread. I have been agonizong over the Lentec "Street Terminator" which is built to hold 275 whp. It costs $1995. But of course you get the upgraded bands and valve body. The limited slip option is another $1345 (Len says lots of machining for that). I chatted with a tranny shop yesterday, he claims they see most failures in the forward drum....and also the O/D servo. His claim was that the hard parts are weak. I have the base PW with standard tune. My biggest wish is to get a limited slip diff. to keep the torque to both tires. I am a terrible drag racer and was peeling through the sixty foot. I reasoned that with a limited slip and drag radials, perhaps I could use that torque for some good launches. Or lift my foot a little ( : The other thing is the long pull through second gear....I don't think I am slipping, but it is a long pull. The manual guys split the shift, acording to the ratio splits in my Haynes. I think an auto is the way to go for drag, but I am one cheap SOB. It's hard to think about shelling out that kind of cabbage for the build Lentech, for me, anyhoo. 2k could be a ported and rebuilt head with cams, plus a host of other goodies. But you don't get something for nothin'. Which brings me to my next point. I would like it if we could get a PW SCT or Diablo tuner to adjust shift points and the mph, that works of the Mahle tune, like the standard SCT does for the Zetec. Anyone know about this? __________________ Red Rocket-01 zts PW@11 lbs./Lentec Street Terminator (w/LSD)/FC 65mm/OBX adj. cam gears/MSD 1972 Mach1 351C Last edited by Uncle Tail : 05-21-2008 at 04:45 PM. Reason: miss quote

05-21-2008, 11:45 AM	#73
Uncle Tail Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: alberta Posts: 70	Re: Automatic BUilds p.s. an old article I saved http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...cus/index.html __________________ Red Rocket-01 zts PW@11 lbs./Lentec Street Terminator (w/LSD)/FC 65mm/OBX adj. cam gears/MSD 1972 Mach1 351C