Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) dodge torque "not so good"

[roller1000]

dodge torque converter "not so good"

I just got back from a run up to hunting camp with the skid loader in tow. Everthing worked good, But these dodge converts are realy bad. Like I said everthing worked good but to get up to speed it just does not give you that solid feeling I am looking for. I have a banks set up 4" ex, intake, high ram intake, otto mind so the truck runs good (2001 3/4). The truck has 140000 on it. I will be upgrading to a georand transmission and converter when this one give out. All is well now ,later

 

[JDiepstra]

I must disagree with your thread title! Dodge transmission "not so good" would be more like it. Your 2001 has a crappy 47RE and yes, it can't handle the extra 100 hp the ottomind throws at it.

 

[WILLD420]

Haven't used a Goerend converter. I have a suncoast single disk. It's o. k. , but I would have gone with a tighter one if I do it again. The cummins makes its power at 1600 rpm. My converter when it was stock, stalled at 2500 rpm. Only 500 rpm left before the rev limiter. Truck was a pos, gutless junk. Now it's a little better, but I'm going to get a valve body that will allow lockup in 1st and 2nd gear because I'm tired of creeping up hills at 2500 rpm when it should be 1800 and pulling like a freight train...

 

[Tinman]

It will be like a completely different truck with a good convertor/trans. Any of the ventors are good. Best thing you can do for your truck.

 

[roller1000]

The Georand Converter is good for life. Even if your old transmission takes it out, They will replace it less shipping. It is a tripple disk set up. I have herd the same thing with suncoast. When I put a new set up in my truck I want to feel a big difference. And you should for what they cost.