is there a LOCK UP torque converter for these trucks?
Hey guys, wondering if anyone can give me some info about torque converters for these 1st gens. i have an A518 in mine. i looked into BD but it turns out their converter is also a non lock up like the stock.
i am not a fan of the non lockup at all and wondering if there is someone who makes a lockup converter? cheers, Graeme |
The A518 (AKA: 46RH) in our trucks uses a NON lock-up torque converter. You can't simply replace one converter with the other.
While the A518 can be converted to a lock-up type converter by way of notable internal hardware and hydraulic (Valve-body) changes, it's usually much more cost effective to switch to a later 47RH trans which by default runs the lock-up converter. Either way, you'll need the 47RH type engine to trans adapter-plate so as to allow more room for the thicker lock-up converter. Others with first-hand experience with the details of either conversion will most likely post soon. Have fun. :pca1: |
oh okay. i've only ever had 2nd gens and coming into this non lock up thing has been weird.
so maybe i dont want to replace the tranny, but is something like a BD converter going to be alot better then the stock? |
Much better.... Much much better...
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i think i'm not too far away from a tighter convertor, i dont think i can justify a 47rh swap. contemplated the lock up swap in mine myself. good luck :c:
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I used to feel good about the trans I have in my '91 flatbed, it seemed tight and shifted firm, both things you want.
It even got 17-18 mpg. Then I hooked it to a 2-car trailer and towed with it, got 9 mpg and it "slipped" like crazy. I'm a manual trans guy, I wonder why in heck anyone that tows would put up with horrible mileage and a tranny that slips like that. :nope: Totally worthless.:td: Mark. |
Originally Posted by tower_ofpower
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i think i'm not too far away from a tighter convertor, i dont think i can justify a 47rh swap. contemplated the lock up swap in mine myself. good luck :c:
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Spec-Rite or Goerend makes a converter that will handle 500+rwhp.....and it's a non-lock-up :jump:
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What would be the better/cheaper way to go transmission? Go with a BD tq converter, or the 47RH trans swap? Any advice would be great!:humm:
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Originally Posted by 93coalroller
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What would be the better/cheaper way to go transmission? Go with a BD tq converter, or the 47RH trans swap? Any advice would be great!:humm:
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