Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Best described as amazing. Talked to Bill Kondolay and ordered both his torque converter and valve body. The mechanic in the transmission shop that put them in had a Dodge Diesel as well.
I have a 2001 Ram 3500 dually, 4:10, auto with 275's and VA Box.
As I stepped into the truck for the first test drive, the first thing I noticed was the instant I began to press the accelerator, the truck instantly accelerated with no hesitation at all. This was such a huge difference in the transmission. The next thing I noticed was the deceleration when I took my foot off the pedal. Previously, the truck just coasted to what seemed like forever. At any speed the acceleration is immediate and totally hard to believe this is a 7000+ lb. truck. John Menan of "Menan Transmissions" then, at my request, lowered the shifting speed a bit and declared the truck had perfect shifting - I agreed. He said he would recommend that torque converter to anyone who was interested in putting more power to the ground. One thing I as not aware of was the fact I would need to have the transmission oil changed in 1000 miles - I will go to Amsoil.
I had the choice of soft, firm, or hard shifting. I choose "firm" and am totally pleased. I recommend this combo to anyone who has boosted the engine power!
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2001 Ram 3500 dually, 4:10, auto, SLT+,anti-spin,custom side paint, Custom pin striping,Advanced Thermal Products Sound Blanket Kit, Smittybar nerf step,Geno's stainless wheel well trim, tonneau cover, air dam, chrome monster tip, mud flaps/chrome tips,pyro-trans-boost gauges, Bosch 275 Injectors, Van Aaken, Kondalay TC & Valve Body.
I have a 2001 Ram 3500 dually, 4:10, auto with 275's and VA Box.
As I stepped into the truck for the first test drive, the first thing I noticed was the instant I began to press the accelerator, the truck instantly accelerated with no hesitation at all. This was such a huge difference in the transmission. The next thing I noticed was the deceleration when I took my foot off the pedal. Previously, the truck just coasted to what seemed like forever. At any speed the acceleration is immediate and totally hard to believe this is a 7000+ lb. truck. John Menan of "Menan Transmissions" then, at my request, lowered the shifting speed a bit and declared the truck had perfect shifting - I agreed. He said he would recommend that torque converter to anyone who was interested in putting more power to the ground. One thing I as not aware of was the fact I would need to have the transmission oil changed in 1000 miles - I will go to Amsoil.
I had the choice of soft, firm, or hard shifting. I choose "firm" and am totally pleased. I recommend this combo to anyone who has boosted the engine power!
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2001 Ram 3500 dually, 4:10, auto, SLT+,anti-spin,custom side paint, Custom pin striping,Advanced Thermal Products Sound Blanket Kit, Smittybar nerf step,Geno's stainless wheel well trim, tonneau cover, air dam, chrome monster tip, mud flaps/chrome tips,pyro-trans-boost gauges, Bosch 275 Injectors, Van Aaken, Kondalay TC & Valve Body.
