Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) converter

[airacer25]

Ok, I've got the 24V now. 120K on it, (stock) with no trans work.



I don't plan on much more than:



1. Filter / tube

2. exhaust - straight????

3. guages - analog or elec????????

4. chip (light) ????????

5. straw? sucker???? pusher????

6. leveling ?????????



Still have questions about the above.....



My Question!



Would replacing the torque converter with a lower stall (HD) keep the trans from giving it up?????????



Is there anything else I can do to the trans to make it last???? (cooler) ??



Thanx

 

[Hahn007]

Ok, I've got the 24V now. 120K on it, (stock) with no trans work.



I don't plan on much more than:



1. Filter / tube

2. exhaust - straight????

3. guages - analog or elec????????

4. chip (light) ????????

5. straw? sucker???? pusher????

6. leveling ?????????



Still have questions about the above.....



My Question!



Would replacing the torque converter with a lower stall (HD) keep the trans from giving it up?????????



Is there anything else I can do to the trans to make it last???? (cooler) ??



Thanx

If anything I think a lower stall converter would hasten the transmissions demise. When I installed mine, about 400-500 rpm lower stall, I noticed a huge difference in "power to the ground". The truck pulls harder and accelerates much better now. The stock converter is way too "slippery" and lets the engine rev well into it's torque band before going into fluid coupling. The lower stall converter, ATS anyway, goes into fluid coupling right near the start of the torque curve. It makes a huge difference in the way the truck drives/performs. Best mod I have done my far, you just need the rest of the transmission to be built to handle the extra load.



Hope this helps some,

Chris Hahn

 

[WestTN]

All that revving before hooking up is what builds the trans killing heat through oil shear.

 

[Hahn007]

All that revving before hooking up is what builds the trans killing heat through oil shear.

You are absolutely correct. I was focusing my attention on overpowering components that don't have enough holding power when the engine is turned up and the converter is more efficient.

 

[airacer25]

Converter Heat

I guess I should get the guages first... that way I know what kinda temps are in the trans!



My first CTD was a 12V and as soon as I put in the #10 plate the trans gave up!



Do most 24V trucks run both "A" pillar guages AND the LCD box? I've been looking at the quadzilla and the hyperpac. I like all the gadgets in the hyperpac, do they have a good reputation?



Thanks for all the input... ...