Torque Converter, anybody got free adivice?

[WCantrell]

I recently upgraded my turbo (see sig) and exhaust manifold. It was supposed to be the final upgrade to make my truck, well, hall a**. It did not work out that a away. Long story short, I dropped by a local diesel shop and after a test drive, they felt it was an issues with the converter. I must admit it has been shifting much more mildly recently even though I have a shift kit installed.



So, my question is one of $$$ versus value. Who makes the best bang for the buck converter now days. Mine is a daily driver that likes to compete on the freeway... I do tow occasionally. DDT and Goerend seem to be solid but pricey. I am in the phoenix area and understand there might be some local vendors that might fit the bill.

 

[Simplysmn]

TCS performance I don't know much about them but I am installing 1 of them in my crewcab I am building from what the guy I bought it from said it's as good if not better then the other's out there

 

[rlawless]

I recommend you read up about the man behind "Precision Industries" and his contributions to torque converter technology... Many, Many articles about his converters on his companies web page... One of the most sought after transmission builders in the country uses them for his transmissions, but most people don't know he uses Precision Industries Converters. . PM me and I'll let you know who it is. . Precision Industries

 

[HHhuntitall]

... . and I'd like to throw my vote in for Blumenthal's. They have ONE man who builds their torque convertors. He can build you whatever you want, if you have an idea of what you need, and he's been doing it for over 20 years. I've seen several he's built in action, and my next one will come from him... . soon, I hope, as the one in this '96 is AWOL every time the boost gets over 25psi!! :-laf



... as a side note, I've heard good things about the Precision Industries, but that was for Super Stock gassers.....

 

[dodgeliner]

I have a 2005 3500 with the Banks 6 gun (450 hp and 900 torque. ) I was having trouble at full throttle as rpm's just went to 3200 while the truck accelerated. When pulling my 15K horse trailer, trans temperatures ran very high when going slow in traffic. I bit the bullet and bought a Bank's torque converter and instantly it started shifting almost like a standard (RPM's went down at every shift), I also picked up 2 mpg. Now I am kicking myself for not buying it several years ago. I feel it is the first thing I would replace if I were to do it all over again. The stock TQ is only good for 700 lb's of torque while the Bank's is good for 1600 lb's.

 

[DonFitzwater]

Goerend is my choice. Will never use anyone else.

 

[jray]

+1 for Goerend

Goerend is my choice. Will never use anyone else. [/QUOTE



Goerend has a solid reputation. Buy right the first time.

 

[champspa]

go with Goerend and get spell checker .

 

[WCantrell]

go with Goerend and get spell checker .

??? Sorry that my spelling is offensive to you… But, I must point out the spelling/syntax errors in my post did get past my spell checker.



Thanks for the advice everyone. It looks like Goerend was recommended most frequently. One thing I did misspell was DTT (DDT in my post) No one mentioned them yet. The only local vendor that I have found is Hughes. Anyone have thoughts on them?

 

[champspa]

not offensive , just joking, I've had my auto transmission built 2 times and Dave replaced the torque converter for free except for shipping. mine is the triple lock for life . you can't beat it . a rebuild about every 110k , I tow heavy

 

[JLEONARD]

A 2nd gen friend of mine has a Hughes and is satisfied. He doesn't tow or haul, his is a daily driver/commuter, but he has done some decent power upgrades though.



You can speel hoeveer you want I don care

 

[HowardW]

Go see Chucks speed and RV center, 29th Ave and weldon. They just installed an ATS trany and TC. in my 03 2500. HowardW

 

[KB0OU]

Dtt

I have been running my DTT for about 350,000 miles, it has not failed.

You can get them set up the way you want so the engine does not rev up on take off so much as with stock. Makes a major difference.



Also, my truck has spent a lot of time idling in gear, this is so the engine stays warm when way up North. I used to go to Alaska a lot all times of the year. When it is 20 or so below zero you set the park brake and put it in Drive and let it idle to keep the engine warm. If you idle in Neutral the engine would get cold, that is bad for the engine and the heater does not work. Also the fuel could gel up worse.

All that puts a lot of hours on the Torque Converter and transmission, both are holding up very well.