A/T torque converter replacement

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Just memorized TDR issue 28. I have been getting geared up for my A/T to fail and I wanted to be pretty sure what new parts I wanted to install.
Check out P. 98 ad by Pro-Loc, and P. 112 ad by Dunrite. Talk about conflicting info.
From whom would you buy?

(Pete-I don't like it either. Purdue U never taught me this kind of logic)

[This message has been edited by tlippy (edited 05-22-2000). ]

 

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when you figure it out let me know what works best... .

plus a question for all you in the know... . when an AT usually fails do to HP or load, what usually goes out? could you get away with just replacing the converter and valve body?

as an aside... i don't like the new multiple forums... divide and conquer. i like the idea of this forum being a campfire to disscuss issues... all issues. you never know when a thread will capture your interest even though it doesn't relate to you... yet. my $0. 02 and yes i know no one asked and i was told to keep to myself, but there it was said.

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peter
1998 24v 4x4 QC, SLT, Sport, Leather, Linex, snug lid, center line wheels, Smittybilt side steps,color matched fender flares, stull grills, tow hooks----first diesel, dodge etc. i'm in love!

 

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americana-

Well my understanding is the Torque Converter is the weakest part of the transmission. The valve body needs to be upgraded to handle the increased line pressures required to apply the clutch packs. I am doing the TC and Valvebody and and a few minor parts inside and am told I should be able to hold down 350HP to 400Hp no problem.

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yes the torque convertor is the weak link , 2 problems with it , 1) it stalls at to high an rpm , (stall is the rpm where the TC is at its greatest efficency while not locked) , in stock form from DC its around 2500 rpm , end of peak torque , at or near peak HP , should be lower .

tommy to stock , i would think that your convertor would outlast the engine #ad




[This message has been edited by Mopar-muscle (edited 05-24-2000). ]

 

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Mopar-Muscle, I think you have the stall speeds backwards for towing -vs- high HP applications. If your stall is too low (appraoching 1600 RPM) you WILL bog off the line when trying to get a heavy trailer into motion. The bog would tend to be less noticeable with the additional weight (trailer) removed.

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, '00 Sport grille, '00 Sport headlights with PIAA Super White 9007/9004 bulbs, 4-2-7+4 Brite-Box, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, "Scotty Air System", BLACK '00 valve cover, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, BD LV V10/Cummins hybrid TC and valve body, BD modified transmission front pump and PressureLoc, Reese Titan V hitch, plus many other trick modifications

 

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thanks for the correction , i was thinking about gas motors . but i would have thought the more efficent the better , kind of like a clutch with a manaul trans ... i guess not.

 

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I'll be adding my Sun Coast coverter, BD valve body and pressure loc in the next couple of weeks... . i'll keep you posted... JB

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99 Quad,Long bed 4x4 SLT Auto,K & N ,Prime loc Ready to be installed: Suncoast coverter,Mag-Hytec trans pan, Auto meter gauges. . Boost,EGT,Fuel Pressure,Trans Temp, "true" 5 inch exhaust from turbo to tail pipe at Jet-Hot,BD Valve body and pressure loc on the way..... Soon Blue Box and HX-40