The tranny in my truck is the A518. Went down to the local tranny shop and talked to them about beefin it up. They told me that I don't need a valve body unless I'm pullin a RV or towin heavy loads. Just need a Billet Converter. Does that sound right?

 

The TC is definately the weak link, however line pressures are big too which will only come from valve body modifications/replacement. Also how can anyone tell trans internal condition without inspection. You are going to spend about $900 + labor for a TC why not do it all the way? There also is a lot of different opinions about whether or not TC even needs to be billet. My DTT isn't and I'm lovin it. <br>Tim

 

Lil Red:<br><br>I disagree with what your local transmission told you<br>about &quot;beefing-up&quot; your Dodge transmission. If you<br>decide to do it, do it as a unit, that being, better<br>TC, valve body, heavier clutch packs and billet input/<br>output shafts if you are doing any racing or heavy<br>towing. <br><br>I have the ATS TripleLok Stage IV transmission in my<br>96' and am very happy with it! It has the &quot;billet cover&quot;<br>as you they told you about, but also has 119 square<br>inches of lockup clutch surface area versus 34 for the<br>stock converter. If you are interested in their tranny<br>you can call them toll free at: 1-800-949-6002. Or their<br>website address is: www.ATSdieselperformance.com.<br>The website has alot of colored pictures and good<br>explanations about their products.<br><br>Good luck!<br><br>--------<br>John_P <br>

 

Red, I have talked to Bill K., at DDT/www.dieseltrans.com, and gotten alot of info. His comments go along with the aformentioned posts. I also contacted a Trans Co called Hughes in Az., 1-800-274-7223, they sent me a Catalogue/Brochure that really covers the subject. It is a family operation, prices comparable to DDT. I like something in my hand so I can really asorb what I'm being told. So I reccomend contacting them for that reason. Daryl