Lets talk torque converters.

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  1. AK SNO RIDER

    AK SNO RIDER Got Snow?

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    Only option from rockauto is one where I have to send my old one off to be rebuilt and wait for them to send it back.

    Summit has a lot of options, how can I pick the right one? Can't seem to really figure out their site :facepalm:
     
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    so do you need a replacement? or just wanting to replace it?
     
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    It shudders and slips from time to time. With 195k and towing sleds in semi-remote areas in freezing temps all winter I want one I can trust.
     
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    how much you got to spend?

    are you putting it in yourself?
     
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    I was hoping to pick one up for under $400. There seems to be quite a few in that price range. I know the local auto parts store even has some for less than that but i figure i can get a better one for the money online. Even though that's not a lot i would still trust it more than the one i have.

    I'm gonna get a couple friends and install it myself

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    i got another lead on a guy that builds them for $450 too. he has a great reputation on Lrodder.

    he makes them in 2400-2600 stall speeds.
     
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    oh you got a 4.6 i didnt even look, that changes everything then.

    the torque converters are different for the 5.4 and 4.6's

    the 4.6 has a higher multiplication of torque than the ones with the 5.4
     
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    Damn.

    On another note. My transmission slipped really bad this morning. I pulled out onto the highway and it slipped for a good 5 seconds. I was still gaining speed, but not like I should have been. After 5 seconds it grabbed (it was smooth, not a hard grab and clunk). Accelerated up, truck went into 2nd, slipped for 5 seconds again. Grabbed, then into third, where it slipped for another 5 seconds before grabbing.
    Might just need an entire new transmission now instead of later.
    Unless this also a torque converter issue, though I sort of doubt it


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