Dodge torque converter
For some time I have been thinking about replacing my stock torque converter with something heavier. I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 CTD with the 48RE transmission. It tends to get hot when towing up steep...
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I have a 2000 2500 dodge 5.9 with a 47RE. I just recently rebuilt mine with a Billet single disc torque converter with oem clutches and bearings. Also put in a recalibration kit similar to a shift kit. Unless you are drag racing or pulling 30,000 lbs. all day and every day you DO NOT NEED A TRIPLE DISC CONVERTER. The big difference between the Allison and the others is the torque converter. You should be able to find a billet TQ for less than $500 on Ebay. Remember Billet is just a name for the flex plate that is welded to the TQ. I had mine done for a total of $2,000 that included all of the solenoids.
The front cover of the TC is made from billet. Less breaking and much less warping.
I had a cheap billet triple eBay TC once. They are cheap for a reason, I was able to blow right threw lockup after 30k miles.
Get a decent one. I haven't been in the loop anymore, but suncoast and gorend used to be the top dogs. ATS not so much.
