Upgrade TORQUE CONVERTER??
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hyde Park NY
St. Jude Donor '05
Upgrade TORQUE CONVERTER??
I just upgraded my rear differential to 3.54 gears with the Dana 36 carrier. I had 3.07, but I really like the difference i get with the 3.54. Someone suggested that I also look at upgrading to a new torque converter for more performance. Does anyone know if this would make sense? I dont want to blow out my Dana 36 which I know is not that robust. Thanks.
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A TC isnt going to make the rear blow out. What it can do is add heat to the transmission, wearing it out sooner. A separate cooler would always be a good idea, even if you left the stock TC in there.
You should do it, it will probably make as big a difference as adding the gears have. 2400-2600 stall would be good.
You should do it, it will probably make as big a difference as adding the gears have. 2400-2600 stall would be good.
Le Mans Master
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From: Scarborough ONTARIO
I have 3.54 dana 36 too with 9.5" 3000 stall Lockup TC bought from transmissionhead.com. Trust me i love it from a stop light, launches like a rocket, with timing advance its says from a stop light "get out a my way".
here is a video clip (launch in OD with 60% throttle): http://media.putfile.com/Test-drive-at-chris-place-.
But the disad is between 30-35 mph speed in 4th gear it lugs feels loose, but once i crossed 45 mph speed in OD i have no problem. I do have 4th gear only lock up kit and also have transgo Shift kit. Hope this helps.
I do have TC cooler and oil as well:
here is a video clip (launch in OD with 60% throttle): http://media.putfile.com/Test-drive-at-chris-place-.
But the disad is between 30-35 mph speed in 4th gear it lugs feels loose, but once i crossed 45 mph speed in OD i have no problem. I do have 4th gear only lock up kit and also have transgo Shift kit. Hope this helps.
I do have TC cooler and oil as well:
Last edited by sami85L98; Aug 15, 2006 at 10:37 AM.
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Originally Posted by RAGOVET
I just upgraded my rear differential to 3.54 gears with the Dana 36 carrier. I had 3.07, but I really like the difference i get with the 3.54. Someone suggested that I also look at upgrading to a new torque converter for more performance. Does anyone know if this would make sense? I dont want to blow out my Dana 36 which I know is not that robust. Thanks.
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From: Angier nc
it is real easy for other people to spend my money on my car by saying"you should....." drive the car for a while.if you are happy with it leave it alone.if you want a"little more"then a tc is the next step.just don't go crazy.like vader said 2400-2600 would give you a leap out of the hole.the biggest tranny cooler you can fit is usually the first mod i do to an auto trans car when i get it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hyde Park NY
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by 96 lt-4
it is real easy for other people to spend my money on my car by saying"you should....." drive the car for a while.if you are happy with it leave it alone.if you want a"little more"then a tc is the next step.just don't go crazy.like vader said 2400-2600 would give you a leap out of the hole.the biggest tranny cooler you can fit is usually the first mod i do to an auto trans car when i get it.
Good Advice. thanks. (also to Vader)
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I agree with the others. Somewhere between 2200-2500 would give a nice seat of the pants gain, lower et a bit, make minimal added heat and make the car much more fun to drive. I would advise agains a TCI or B&M converter. I am lucky enough to have a somewhat local shop hand build them for me to whatever approx stall I request. They do a fantastic job. Maybe you have someone local that could do the same thing.
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From: beaverton oregon
just did 2200 with 3.54 on daily driver...
surprising docile when you want it to be... you don't have to look like a punk at every traffic light...
does feel a bit "disconnected" up to 42 mph (that's where i set my torque converter lock)
when feeling a bit agressive, you will put a lot of wear on either the ASR or you rear tires...
surprising docile when you want it to be... you don't have to look like a punk at every traffic light...
does feel a bit "disconnected" up to 42 mph (that's where i set my torque converter lock)
when feeling a bit agressive, you will put a lot of wear on either the ASR or you rear tires...
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