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Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket tc's for the third gen's? I want my truck to perform a little better and get better mileage and i have read the tc is a good place to start. I need to know if they really make the truck a little less sluggish while pulling and which one would be the best for a daily driver that pulls a 5k pound trailer all day five days a week. thanks, brad
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Just do a search on "Torque converter" and you'll get all kinds of info. I got a 1 mpg increase with mine plus it keeps you in your power band longer. Money well spent...
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I did a valve body and converter at the same time. It just seems like the right thing to do. You don't have to upgrade the valve body but it makes a heck of a difference too...
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Hey bigman, did the tranny mods make the truck build speed qiucker while pulling a load? I guess I'm wanting to know if it took that sluggish feeling away. thanks
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Yes the vague sloppy feel of the stocker is gone. As the rpms rise, so does the speedometer. I also picked up a mile to the gallon in city driving. Less throttle to get up to the same speed. Good stuff, very good stuff. Dodge really needs to get a decent tranny to compete with the competition.
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Thanks for the replies fellas, what converter would be good for a 4x4 05 dually that pulls 5 to 6k around town everyday. Its stock right know but I want a converter that would work with a power pup downloader on the tow setting or the stock setting. thanks, brad
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The beast will be back tomorrow with a new TC, VB, PAC brake and deep pan. All ATS,
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