Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Transmission Torque Converter

["Mad Max"]

matching a 47RH converter to an early VE44 6BT

fellas I got a question



I'm doing a diesel conversion on my '93 Ramcharger 4x4 LE; installing an intercooled '91 6BT, a 2nd gen 47RH, and a 241 t-case, D60/D70. Going to be a daily-driver, not a serious tug boat.



Like all early 6BTs with VE44s, the operating range is basically from 1200-2000 rpm, and the aftermarket A518 converters are designed to hit that rpm range. But I'm not familiar with the 2nd gen converters and their operating range. I presume the normal range is higher? Can you give me the 'range'?



I was planning to install the tranns as-is for now (so long as it get's me through the winter - I'll rebuild it later), but the more I think about it the more I'm concerned that the stock converter will not be 'matched' to the '91 engine. Can anyone confirm that? I'll get a fresh low-stall "1st gen" 47RH converter if necessary - I'm just trying to determine if it's necessary before I try to drive away.



Thoughts?



Many thanks,

- Sam

 

[cerberusiam]

Not much difference from the crappy stall on the 1st gens, you just get lockup to overcome it. Still spins thru the TC with little effort and too loose when you hammer it. It will work fine but it sucks.



Rpm range 1200-2000? Mine are all broke then cuz 3000+ is noooo problem. :-laf:-laf