Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) BD Torque Converter

[Troutman]

I was just wondering what you guys thought of the BD triple loc torque converters. I kind of over heated my trans last week and am pulling it to do a rebuild and new torque converter and this is what i was thinking of running. Thanks for any input.



Jeremy

 

[JMartynowski]

I have a BD Trans in my 2001. 5 and a BD ex brake on my 2006.
I personaly will never buy anything from them again.
You would get better service and supprt from WalMart if they hand transmisions on the shelf.

 

[Troutman]

How are the products though... do they function well for towing and street driving... Thanks.

 

[JMartynowski]

The trans is a POS!
The list of problems is a mile long.
I finally just gave up on them and had the old trans rebuilt localy.
I also put in an ATS triple lock converter.
No problems after 30,000 miles.
I tow a 9,000 pound trailer with the truck, no racing or sled pulling.

 

[Bobcat698]

I would much rather see you talk to Dave at Goerend Transmission inc, 563-778-2717. . Tell him Garrett sent you.

 

[Troutman]

Would an ATS 5 star torquer converter be a better choice? I just want to make a good decision and not have to pull it apart again in 2 months. Thanks.

 

[BILLVO]

I see a lot of thread about BD transmission problems. But I run just their components and have had excellent luck with them. I have a converter and valvebody and pressurelock and they have performed flawlessly so far. I sled pulled 3 times last summer and daily drive it. I have about 10k miles on them with no trouble. I agree about customer srevice issue but I let my local BD dealer deal with them. They are tighter with their info than the CIA is if you try to work with them as a single customer.



When it comes time for complete transmission I will most likely go with a Billet DTT.

 

[Troutman]

Thanks for the response. Im pulling my transmission out on saturday and we will be doing the rebuild next week. Which torque converter are you running?

Jeremy

 

[pipeguy]

I am in the same boat as the above ... .



Problems with the BD trani and there customer service ... or lack there of... .





#@$%!

 

[Lonestar]

I guess I am one of the lucky ones who has had excellent products and service from BD. I had a TC, VB, and their pressure loc in my 03. After I upgraded to the twinturbo setup, I had BD completely rebuild my transmission, and it is still perfoming absolutely flawlessly for the individual who bought it from me. I have never had any problems with the customer support either. Good Luck.



KEEP ON TRUCKIN'

Lonestar

 

[CodySanders]

i had 2 bd trannies and none of them worked in the same truck i finally took a loss and got a new suncoast and it works great. personally i will never buy or talk to bd again after i work out the refunds. i am also having problems with there other products hope you choose wise and best of luck

 

[BILLVO]

Thanks for the response. Im pulling my transmission out on saturday and we will be doing the rebuild next week. Which torque converter are you running?

Jeremy

The part number for the converter I have is 1070215X. Valve Body part # is 1030418.