torque converter

[silaskarl]

I hava a 92 d250 and I want to replace the stock converter with one that will put more power on the ground without emptying my wallet. My pump is turned up. Ihave a 16cm turbinr housing, and 4"exhaust. 213K. I am looking for suggestions from experience. Is it a good idea to modify trans valving as well? I do only occasionally tow. It is a daily driver with normally about 1000lbs of steel in the bed. thanks

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

Hello Silaskarl,

You should give Bill Kondolay a call. I think you'll have all your questions answered and he'll probly mention some you haven even thought of yet.
From what I've read/learned here converter and VB are best done together as one is tuned to the other, but Bill would be the best source on this. His web site is DTT = Diesel Transmission Technology. Just do search on here for DTT or Bill Kondolay
Regards, Bush'

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93. 5 D250 4X4,HD Spring Pkg, Rancho 7000's, Rear Swaybar,Dual Shock Front Stabilizer,BD Injectors,31/2" Mandrel bent exhaust,16cm 'Hot End',Modest Pump Tweaks/Timed,K&N Air,Isspro Pyro,Tach,transmission Temp,Auto Meter Oil Filled Boost Ga. , 3:54's, 4 Speed Auto, Clubcab, Aftermarket Reclining Buckets w/ctr Drop Down seat/console, Black over Silver, 21psi,285-65R-16's,American Racing Clear Coat Mags, Amsoil 15W-40HD Marine,12,000 lb. Warn Winch,KC Spots. 101,300 Kms (63,000 mi's).

 

[Bob Wagner]

heres a link and phone number
www.dieseltrans.com

604-504-4002

Bill is the Best!

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

WELL, I have checked out Bill's website several times in the past, and just looked again - but all *I* see mentioned are transmission parts from '94 and later Dodges...

Has ANYONE here used any of Bill's *production* TC's or "tweaked" trannies in the FIRST generation ('89-early '91) trucks?

Sure would like some FIRST-HAND performance and pricing info from a CUSTOMER in regards to a lower stall TC and beefed 727 transmission...

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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...

[This message has been edited by Gary - KJ6Q (edited 03-29-2001). ]

 

[DBF]

I've just completed the first 1,000 miles after implementing Bill K's solution.
I bought the NEW A518 locally, sent Bill the Valve Body, and got back the 80# modified valve body and matching DTT Torque Converter.
Local shop handled install with no problems.
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What a difference! This 6,000# beast now MOVES!!
I haven't found a dyno yet, nor a track. Informal timing shows 0-60 in around 10sec, before it was most of the week.
MPG went up, best estimate is around 0. 5 to 1 mpg.
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Best **** thing I could ever do for the truck. Not cheap, mind you, but I'm keeping this animal for a while and it has to pull.
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Email me if you have questions... .


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92 D250 LE ClubCab, pump-tweaks, tach/pyro/gages, 16cm2,
*New*A518 w/DTT valve body & DTT T/C, 3. 54 LSD, TowPkg,
HeavyDuty & SuperDuty coolers, RBW 5er hitch.
00 Jayco 27' 5er

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

AHHhhh - but you guys don't understand - *I* have an EARLY '91, with the 727 *3-speed, non O/D transmission*! The A518 WITH O/D came out in mid-'91, and those of us with '89-early '91 trucks have a DIFFERENT transmission! TRUE, the difference is primarily the added O/D unit, but pretty sure there are a few others of significance as well - if not, and the mods and upgrades applicable to the A518 ARE also available to the older plain 727, perhaps someone (Bill?) will straighten me out... #ad


But that lockup converter would still be nice, in any case... #ad


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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...

[This message has been edited by Gary - KJ6Q (edited 03-30-2001). ]

 

[Bill Kondolay]

Hey guys ,
i am not ignoring you, i will be taking the photos this weekend and the post is long , so I have to wait for Shanti to work on it with me as i only type with 2 fingers, approx 2 words per hour i believe.

Bill Kondolay
Diesel Transmission Technology

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

BILL - feel free to contact me DIRECTLY via Email with any info you think might fit my situation - keep in mind the mods already in effect in my sig, and the fact I frequently am pulling 8000 lbs of 5th wheel up long 7% grades - and will probably be adding MORE power to the mix once the transmission is beefed up a bit...

An RV trip up to Canada would be nice this season... #ad



Thanks!

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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Thanks Dan - I keep hoping Bill will pop into this, or the OTHER TC thread currently in progress! Fact IS, I would prefer to stick with my 727 transmission - it was the later OD equipped trannies that started all the failures Dodges have become so "famous" for - and the original 727 is pretty well noted for its longevity and brute strength. Besides, I already have the US Gear OD unit installed, and it provides even better strength and flexibility that the factory units...

SOooo - for ME, the 727, with a lower stall speed lockup converter would be ideal!

HEY BILL, where ARE you? #ad


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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...