anybody running a hughes converter???
05-23-2008, 12:25 PM
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anybody running a hughes converter???
ive been looking at the hughes torque converters and i was wondering if anyone is running them and how do u like them? where did u find them and what are we talkin for a price?
05-23-2008, 12:50 PM
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I have one. It's The XFM15 I believe. Have about 5000 miles on it. Works well for the price, but it's never going to be like a DTT converter. My old converter had so much slop in it the tach never moved during shifts. It just went up to 2200 rpms and stayed there no matter what I was doing. I got it directly from Hughes. The stock is low for rebuilds so you'll probably have to send yours in and they'll rebuild it to their specs. Paid around $350.
05-23-2008, 02:02 PM
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Considering stock slop-o-matic convertors run $150-200, I dont think $350 is a bad price for an upgrade. Remember, one gets what one pays for. My 93 has some aftermarket convertor- there is a noticeable difference in RPM between shifts, and it stalls the engine at about 1400rpm when sitting at a light.
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06-21-2008, 05:14 PM
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I seen that 24-27 figure and got a little excited!... that was until I saw your in Canada!
I'm about an inch away from ordering one of those Hughes from Pace Performance, with a $25 discount the converter is $285. They also have an SFI approved flexplate for $124. Mine is probably still the original with 264,000 miles on it. Would it be a no brainer to upgrade the flexplate at the same time or don't worry about it-it ain't broke! I use it as a daily driver with some occasional light-medium towing(under 10k)
Maybe I won't worry about the flexplate for right now, I'll invest that money into a shift kit.
I'm about an inch away from ordering one of those Hughes from Pace Performance, with a $25 discount the converter is $285. They also have an SFI approved flexplate for $124. Mine is probably still the original with 264,000 miles on it. Would it be a no brainer to upgrade the flexplate at the same time or don't worry about it-it ain't broke! I use it as a daily driver with some occasional light-medium towing(under 10k)
Maybe I won't worry about the flexplate for right now, I'll invest that money into a shift kit.
06-21-2008, 06:20 PM
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If you call hughes, they can actually tighten the converter additionally as an option. Not hugely recommended they said but would get the efficiency up around 92% at highway speeds. I would definatley go for the 1400rpm stall.
03-31-2009, 08:15 PM
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Alright! I decided to break down and get a Hughes Torque converter! I have been doing research for months on end. I just don't have the $$ to get the "Rolls Royce" of converters from any of the top 3 vendors. I figured that the Hughes would be much better than stock and would allow me to pull my newly aquired 23ft 5th wheel a lot better. I don't expect to sledpull, drag race, or dyno the truck............so I believe the Hughes converter is the right choice for me at this time. I can't afford to rebuild the transmission, so at the very least.........throw in this converter, get a deeper pan, and service the transmission. This should, keyword: "SHOULD" make it possible for my 1st gen to pull a trailer close to the posted speed limit on the roads I travel.
I would really like to get more people's opinions on what they noticed in performance going from a slippy stock converter to a Hughes 15XFM converter.
I would really like to get more people's opinions on what they noticed in performance going from a slippy stock converter to a Hughes 15XFM converter.
04-01-2009, 05:50 AM
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I think they are a good deal as long as you don't have and future plans of big hp upgrades. I think they are only rated to around 350 before they start to slip. As some of the "better" name TQ's say 450 but can handle a little more before they slip.
Nick I think on the track you are going with your truck you would be fine with the Hughes but you could just sell your truck and buy mine
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Nick I think on the track you are going with your truck you would be fine with the Hughes but you could just sell your truck and buy mine
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04-01-2009, 07:51 AM
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Yeah, I am not planning to do any "hot" competition with my pickup. My goal is to hit 250hp and a ballpark of 600-ish for torque. I think these numbers are very achievable without going crazy on mods. I will keep all the 1st gen DTR folks updated as I get this converter put in and find out the results.