After all of the research I have done on this site, I have determined that my truck is due for a new torque converter. It is basically stock at this point, but I would like to get it up to around 300 hp after I get out of school and make some money. I was looking on ebay and saw some "heavy duty", lower stall torque converters for around 400 dollars with one made by Phoenix Performance. Is this sufficient, or should I save up for a high dollar one (BD, Suncoast)? Any help would be much appreciated.

 

If your going to go to 300HP you'd be fine with a Goerend Single disk billet for $600.

 

i would go with a little overkill on the converter so you dont have to buy another one down the road. you will eventually put a lockup switch on your truck and be over 300 hp (trust me). i would go with a double or tripple disc so you never have to worry bout it again. 12v mods are cheap and addicting.

 

I just bought the phoenix performance one. It is on the way. I'll update how it does when I get it in.

 

i can get a single disc tc for $600 tell me how please

 

Spend the money and go with a Goerand Converter and while your at it get avalve body to I did and I am extreamly Happy!!!

 

Are there any restrictions on who can install it for warranty purposes? I was reading some prior posts that touched on these restrictions, and I was wondering if someone could shed more light on it. My first choice is Goerend, but I don't want to drive across the country for installation. Thanks so far for the help.

 

I would go with a triple loc tourque converter. and a new valve body. it's a little expensive but worth it in the long run. DTT makes great triple loc tourque converters and valve bodies I run that in my truck.

 

A97dodge4x4
When you ordered your DTT setup, were you allowed to have anyone install it? I have heard about warranty restrictions, but don't know the details. What is the warranty that DTT offers? Their prices are competitive, so I would definitely consider them.

 

I had modesto transmission install it but I really didn't talk warranty about it with them. Modesto transmission is a dealer for suncoast but i did not want that DTT gave me a way better deal. I got a VB TC heavy duty rebuild kit, and valve body installation kit for 2700 and thatr was all overnighted too. I figured after my 3rd tranny this year i better take it easy. This is my 1st DTT tranny the other 2 were built by a local shop in stockton that screwed me over. I did have a friend get a complete tranny from DTT a while back, a complete and i think it was 2 years but i forget the milage. but that was back in 04 or 05. but they are great tranny's. and mine runs really cool and i still have the stock cooler. I run about 130 degrees and stop and go it gets to 150 maybe. so that nice not worrying about heat.

 

I don't think there are any restrictions on Daves warrenty,that is unless you screw up completly and ruin the parts. I don't think you will have a problem installing them yourself just take your time and do it right.....

 

yeah a tourue conveter and even a valve body are pretty easy to install. I have done it myself before.

 

Thanks for the info guys. Now for the next big hurdle...spending the money

 

I have a suncoast in my truck and I like it alot. it holds power very well.

 

Any feedback no the ebay converter?

-Dustin-