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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ib516 wrote:My triple disc only locks up hard under high throttle input,but the rest of the shifts are hard also. During normal acceleration with under 2,000 rpm shift points it shifts smooth as silk into all gears.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.
