What auto trans is in a 92 2wd, what mods do you recommend?

[Dan_69GTX]

My father-in-law has a 92 2wd auto (4spd) he uses to pull a 5th wheel. It is totally stock. He said his trans is starting to slip and wants me to rebuild it for him (yes, I've done transmissions before - but it was a while ago).



My questions are:

1. What transmission is in his truck?

2. Does it have a lockup convertor?

3. What mods do you guys recommend to help life/performance.



Thanks!

Dan

 

[Philip]

He has a A510/37RH.



It does not have a lockup converter.



Recommended mods. A better torque converter. The stocker is real loose. Which means it slips and builds heat and doesn't transfer the power like it should.



Turn up line pressures a little over stock.

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Any recommedations as to who has the best converter?



Thanks!

Dan

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

HI Dan,



Well, you've hit on one of the two most controversial topics on this entire site..... trannies, TC's, valve bodies have resulted in open warfare, name calling, and spit balling... .

Having said that, I encourage you to look around, make some calls.

You should speak with the major suppliers, and one in particular.

Remember, I have not had personal experience with any maker aside from stock (DC) and DTT. On the up side, they will treat you like a family member. They'll simply info/support you to death, walk you thru procedures while you laying under the truck too.

This is all my personal opinion/experience and is NOT based on any secret or inside information.





If you intend to do a full rebuild on the transmission, I'd strongly recommend you talk to Bill K. Especially if your dad is going to tow.

DTT's convertors are pretty much the top end in terms of fluid coupling. Again, since you're doing a full rebuild he can possibly recommend some "badly needed" components to incease life expectancy as well as performance.

The DTT convertor (89% or 91%), one of their "towing valve bodies", some seals, apply lever, accumulator parts, are some of the things that come to mind.

Now there are lots of aftermarket TC's/valve bodies out there and you'll find the one that suits you, but since our trucks do not use lockup TC's you'll need the best in fluid coupling... that's Bill at DTT. He'll talk you thru the mods, help while your laying under the truck and it's all part of DTT's attitude toward customer(s) service.

I think his equipment has been the best single modification I have made to my truck.



Disclaimer:

This is all my personal opinion and should be taken in that context. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of or by the TDR. I am neither supported or sponsored by DTT.

 

[Philip]

BW that is why I stoped where I did. I am not starting or helping to start a trans war here.

 

[DBF]

He has a A510/37RH.

Dan_69GTX,



Phillip got his fingers crossed while typing; it's an A518/37RH.



The best mod for longer life is to control the heat in the transmission. Add a temperature sender and gage to the truck so dad can see what's happening on those long hills. Add an extra trans fluid cooler if he doesn't already have the Superduty under-the-bed cooler.



An efficient torque converter puts out less heat than the stock t/c.



As old Bush says, the single best mod done to my truck was to add the DTT parts (and the extra cooling).



DBF

 

["Mad Max"]

Dan,

I needed a quick fix in my A-518 too (214,000 miles... ), and I picked up a new converter from TCI, mainly because it was pretty affordable. They claimed lower stall speed than stock, and I can verify that it is much improved over stock. Before it would just slow down on hills while the engine revved its heart out. Now it stalls at about 2100 rpm, and cooks up any hill I find.

However, this was a quick fix for me - I'm doing a 5-speed conversion sooner or later, so I didn't put much more into the trans than the 'verter. If I was going to keep the automatic I would have done DTT all the way. Just too much good vibes from most of the guys in here not to!

Just my 2 cents worth. Good luck!

- Sam

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

"... . As old Bush says, the single best ... . "



Egads,... . he means ME... .



bob.

 

["Mad Max"]

Hmmm, I just re-read my own post, and it is a little confusing, so here's the clarification: If I'm doing 70 mph at 2000 rpm, and I want to pass someone, I'll mash it and it'll stall out at about 2100 rpm and no higher, and just increases speed. Before it would increase300 rpm or so before much happened. The converter stalls at somewhere around 1300ish rpm, and now actually changes rpm at it climbs through the gears.



Not sure if that helps any, and it's kind of hard to explain - but simple truth is, any new converter will almost always be many times better than the stocker.

- Sam