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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dryfly wrote:
Thanks for the comments. Please understand my knowledge of transmissions and torque converters is limited and some of the stuff I've read is overwhelming.
I just know I've got to make some changes to bring the towing temps down and from everything I've read in the past, changing out to a good quality billet torque converter is the answer. I will not be doing the work myself obviously so I have to make sure I'm getting good advice from my local transmission shop. Again, the cost between a single clutch and triple clutch converter is about $500. To me the theory behind the triple clutch makes it sound much more efficient.
What concerns me is that I have found stories of the triple clutch converters shifting much more harsh and aggressive. While I want a good positive shift and lockup, I don't want it to get too violent for everyday driving.
That's exactly why I am saying single. A triple is good if you plan to substantially pump up the power, sled pull, or do the rest of the transmission (HD clutches, shift kit, valve body, etc.). If not, a triple is a waste of money, and will lock up so hard, you risk damaging other parts of the transmission that have not been upgraded. It's a mismatch.
