Dodge torque converter

Why not just get a big stacked plate transmission cooler?
I would wait on the TC and trans upgrade for when it needs a rebuild.
Are you running synthetic fluid?

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.

Before you do any changes to the mechanics, do the fluid change including draining the torque converter. Then direct vent the cooler with a duct coming in at it.

Get a copy of the dec/jan diesel builders guide. They have an article on the 2 old dodge transmissions and go to explain the background of how this 1950's 3 speed auto has evolved into what they are. The actually say they are good but they are weak at the same time. The article is 6 pages of write up and photos.

srt20 wrote:
I like my 2005 dodge CTD. But the TC is the part of the truck I hate the most by far. Get a lower stall billet TC. Single disc or triple, doesn't matter as much as long as it's a good one. Line psi must be bumped up. Which I would imagine the shop would do. They will probably upgrade the valve body, or a cheap transgo shift kit, which is decent as well.

^^^^^ This.

Here is what I would buy. But then again I love spending other peoples money. :B

Buy a single disk billet. I think they are overselling. Unless you upgrade the shafts inside the transmission and install a shift kit along with a rebuild, there is zero need for a triple disk. Especially if you are at stock power levels.

352 wrote:
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.

I like my 2005 dodge CTD. But the TC is the part of the truck I hate the most by far. Get a lower stall billet TC. Single disc or triple, doesn't matter as much as long as it's a good one. Line psi must be bumped up. Which I would imagine the shop would do. They will probably upgrade the valve body, or a cheap transgo shift kit, which is decent as well.

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.

A more positive or efficient TC will make a nice improvement to the way it drives.
However, unless your power has increased that trans will last a very long time in stock form.