Replacement Torque Converter: driveability & longevity vs stall speed

[Killer223]

Oh!! My bad, easy swap then.*

 

[PawsWet]

Stock torque convertor=45lbs Tripple disc=90lbs................

This ^^^ made it easier...
Ordered a billet flexplate as well.

All parts received, even the valve body.
Waiting on shop now.

Good news: because truck was across town, it missed the > golfball size hailstorm.
Bad news: batteries both drained while parked at dealer awaiting work. Just hope it was a bad cell. When transmission work is done, I'll have to start looking for the slow battery drain. Read several good threads on here about that.

 

[promisedland]

A billet input shaft should not be considered optional when you use a triple disc............

I agree, I was feeling the pain [$] so i didnt buy the billet input shaft, now i wish i had. Even just for peace of mind.
I used the 900/400 Georend triple disc TC, Georend flex plate,

The triple disc w/ a shift kit locks HARD, the input shaft is next in line...

 

[PawsWet]

Update. The transmission overhaul and upgrade is nearly complete.

Received a call yesterday from the dealer maintenance writer and the lead tech. They are delayed due to needing to get a special snap ring which doubles as a shim. Aparrently the stack up tolerance of one of the clutch packs had excessive end play, and an aftermarket snap ring shim was required to ensure proper end play.

This sounds strange. Has anyone encountered this before?

 

[BigPapa]

Call and ask Dave or Bob. They'll know.

 

[Bob4x4]

Select fit snap rings are called for to keep tolerances where thy should be

 

[ofelas]

Aside from his billet flexplate, I threw on a Goerend pan as well when I rebuilt my transmission. The pan is a work of art, as well as being very thoughtful in design.