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<blockquote data-quote="Snk-Byet01" data-source="post: 15883129" data-attributes="member: 36031"><p>IMHO:</p><p>1) Replace your T45 with another T45. A good old school transmission shop will have one on the shelves and your core will count for a "discount". It should hold up unless you start getting into higher HP.</p><p></p><p>2) The 3650 gets some bad press, maybe deservedly so. There was a problem with 1-2 shifts which was covered by a Ford TSB. There are many posts about this problem but I believe that this problem has been identified down to the serial numbers of the transmission.</p><p></p><p>3) If you go to the 3560 be sure that you follow the TSBs, both Ford and Tremec (if you can find them). Do NOT use synthetic fluid, straight Mercon/Dexron III (or IV) ATF. Do NOT fill up to the fill hole. Only 3.2 quarts. It will not be "smooth as butter", but better than the T45. This is experience from me. Eventually, if you don't follow these two suggestions, a 2-3 power shift will become very difficult if not impossible. I am biased, but if you choose to go with the TR3560, the MGW shifter is the best.</p><p></p><p>4) You could go with the T56 but it is a hassle and $$$s. You will need at the minimum an 03-04 drive shaft, pinion flange, clutch and a reverse lockout switch with wiring. The 3560 will probably fill your needs unless you change gears or want to X-Cross or drag. There are many posts about going to a T56.</p><p></p><p>5) I'm surprised that your engine is stumbling with only 40K on the odometer. Get the proper plugs and proper gap. Use anti-seize on the plug threads (you will thank yourself later) and some dielectric grease inside the COP boot. Thoroughly clean your throttle body (I recommend to remove it to get it really clean, just don't break the gasket). Get some good injector cleaner. I'm a cheap ass so I use the Lucas top-end cleaner since I have several vehicles. A small bottle every other fill-up. It will take a little time for everything to get back to where it should be, just be a little patient. If you want , do a SeaFoam treatment for your plenum and upper intake. Even if it does nothing you will have a nice smoke situation that will alarm the neighborhood. Your MAF might be dirty. Cleaning it is simple, you just need to get one of those anti-tamper TORX bits to remove the MAF.</p><p></p><p>6) Have fun with your vehicle and don't putt-putt around. It likes high revs.</p><p></p><p>IHTH. I'll probably get flamed for some of my suggestions, but that is a hazard for social media.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Snk-Byet01, post: 15883129, member: 36031"] IMHO: 1) Replace your T45 with another T45. A good old school transmission shop will have one on the shelves and your core will count for a "discount". It should hold up unless you start getting into higher HP. 2) The 3650 gets some bad press, maybe deservedly so. There was a problem with 1-2 shifts which was covered by a Ford TSB. There are many posts about this problem but I believe that this problem has been identified down to the serial numbers of the transmission. 3) If you go to the 3560 be sure that you follow the TSBs, both Ford and Tremec (if you can find them). Do NOT use synthetic fluid, straight Mercon/Dexron III (or IV) ATF. Do NOT fill up to the fill hole. Only 3.2 quarts. It will not be "smooth as butter", but better than the T45. This is experience from me. Eventually, if you don't follow these two suggestions, a 2-3 power shift will become very difficult if not impossible. I am biased, but if you choose to go with the TR3560, the MGW shifter is the best. 4) You could go with the T56 but it is a hassle and $$$s. You will need at the minimum an 03-04 drive shaft, pinion flange, clutch and a reverse lockout switch with wiring. The 3560 will probably fill your needs unless you change gears or want to X-Cross or drag. There are many posts about going to a T56. 5) I'm surprised that your engine is stumbling with only 40K on the odometer. Get the proper plugs and proper gap. Use anti-seize on the plug threads (you will thank yourself later) and some dielectric grease inside the COP boot. Thoroughly clean your throttle body (I recommend to remove it to get it really clean, just don't break the gasket). Get some good injector cleaner. I'm a cheap ass so I use the Lucas top-end cleaner since I have several vehicles. A small bottle every other fill-up. It will take a little time for everything to get back to where it should be, just be a little patient. If you want , do a SeaFoam treatment for your plenum and upper intake. Even if it does nothing you will have a nice smoke situation that will alarm the neighborhood. Your MAF might be dirty. Cleaning it is simple, you just need to get one of those anti-tamper TORX bits to remove the MAF. 6) Have fun with your vehicle and don't putt-putt around. It likes high revs. IHTH. I'll probably get flamed for some of my suggestions, but that is a hazard for social media. [/QUOTE]
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