tranny question

[Big AL]

I have a 97 12 valve with an automatic...I see a lot of torque convertors advertised, anybody have any experience with what any of them...am looking for probably a triple disk with a low 1400 to 1700 stall speed...there also seems to be a pretty good spread on the prices...also I tow a 30' fifth wheel...thanks

 

[thirstyram]

I've got a Spec Rite tripple disk in mine. Have'nt towed with it yet but empty it really does put the horsepower to the ground. At first it was kind of a dog till the turbo kicked in, but I turned up the star wheel and it's much better. I don't know the stall speed, but It's the lowest one they make. It has a steel stator and is 90% effecient, Cost $1500. Ouch! Only thing I don't like is, it's a 4wd and it wants to GO cause theres no reduction in the converter. I still like it better than having to tach out the engine to get over an ant hill!

 

[Big AL]

Thanks for the input...still haven't done anything about my tranny or torque converter...neither are broke so maybe thats a good thing...there seems to be so many things you can do to these trucks...will check on that brand when the time comes...

 

[thirstyram]

I know there are cheaper torque converters available that are just as good or maybe even better. the only reason i went with this one is that it's the one my local tranny builder uses. this way i won't have any problems with them saying the tranny ruined the converter or visa versa. also so i won't have to pay for r and r and shipping if it fails.