Torque Coverter life
 

I just got my T/C replaced with a single disc Billet. What a difference!

What can I do to extend the life? Should I pop it out of drive when at extended stop lights? It wants to go when you take your foot off the brake pedal. Seems like that would wear on it.

What about Trans gauges?

I would upgrade your valve body.

Luke

Trans gauge is an excellent idea, need to keep an eye on the temperature.

I put it in Neutral when I am at a long light, reduces the amount of heat produced. Other than generating heat, it won't damage anything.

A valve body is a good idea as well, as said above.

What does a new valve body do?

As it controls everything, it upgrades the control of the transmission. How it shifts, pressures, flow to the cooler, It helps everything, including longevity.

Who makes good ones?

DTT offers a Kit

Luke

An aftermarket valve body is more than just a good idea, it's a must. Even on that single disc, without the increased line pressure you'll smoke that converter in no time. You can buy a built valve body ready to drop in or do a shift kit yourself.

Out of curiosity, do you mind saying which one you got and what you paid?

As for how to extend the life: changing the trans fluid regularly will help everything last a lot longer.

I don't know. My Trans guy got it and installed for $975. Included replacement of fluid and new filter. Even though it was changed about 7,000 miles ago. 150k on the rig.