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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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I am going to have my 95 Auto tranny rebuilt. The current stall converter (2800) is about ten years old but only 9,000 miles (close to 400 1/4 mile trips). The LT1 is a DRM built 383. Should I replace the converter at the same time I have the tranny rebuilt?


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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Since it's a DRM car I would assume it has a quality converter in it already. If it ain't broke don't fix it, the question then becomes is the converter hurt along with the trans ?
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Do what you like,but I would never go to all the trouble and expense of having the trans replaced and then use the same converter.WW
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Why are you rebuilding the trans? If the clutches are fried or you broke hard parts the converter is full of debris and there is no way to flush it completely, I would replace it or have it rebuilt. Be sure to flush the lines and cooler too.
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just have it refreshed
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by wayne lowry
the question then becomes is the converter hurt along with the trans ?



My TCI converter broke with the trans. two weeks ago. Find out what brand it is and if it's still good.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Joe, you could use alot more stall.
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Hi John. Really I could use more GO .

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Originally Posted by DRM450
.....Should I replace the converter at the same time I have the tranny rebuilt......
I wouldn't change the TC unless I had a specific desire for more stall.

In a properly functioning tranny (one that only needs freshening), the TC is almost always in great shape.

KW
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Hey thanks for the call to our shop today. Sorry I couldn't be more help, its been a long time since we built the car. Once you get things apart, either snap a picture and/or tell me what color it is. I maybe able to put my thinking hat and come up with the manufactor. Most bigger companys can take them apart. Clean and put back together for half the price. Or sometimes they can change the stall, for a huge discount from buying a new one.

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Again, I'm sorry about being short today, it was a nice day outside, but like a horrible monday.
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You were helpful and I thank you.
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