5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

Opinions wanted, single disc or triple disc?

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Old 08-15-2012, 10:24 PM
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My truck is pretty much stock, might put a set of injectors in at some point, thinking maybe 60hp range. edge ez. so not alot added power, I am saving for a good convertor. Which brings me to the asking of opinions. I have the funds to go ahead and get a single disc convertor or save lil bit more and get a triple disc? My truck is not a DD, when I do use it. well basically it doesn't get abused. I am doing this upgrade for piece of mind. also, doing the valve body upgrade while I got it out.
 
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Old 08-15-2012, 10:40 PM
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go big or go home you will become addicted to diesel power as we all do and you will be upgrading in 6 months i had to take 4 clutches out to learn my lesson dont be like me be smart go big your first go around!
 
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You would be fine with one of our single disc converters that are rated to 500hp.


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Old 08-16-2012, 05:25 PM
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My main concern is drivability. With a 3 disc is the shifting going to be pretty aggresive?
 
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:52 PM
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I wouldn't recommend a triple without a billet input. Just do a single and a good vb. Talk to tim at tre diesel. Hes awesome, really knows his sh..stuff
 
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Old 08-16-2012, 08:10 PM
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Single's can hold good power, judging by what you want to do, theres no need to go all out. Do the billet actuator piston with the shift kit, and billet band strut and anchor- those are all easy things to do when you have valve body out.
 
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Old 08-17-2012, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by empty wallet
Single's can hold good power, judging by what you want to do, theres no need to go all out. Do the billet actuator piston with the shift kit, and billet band strut and anchor- those are all easy things to do when you have valve body out.
do you have a link for those parts you mentioned? Sounds interesting, and if I can get to it while I have the valve body out.
 
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Old 08-22-2012, 10:46 AM
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I'm still running a single with whats in my sig. Shattered two stock input shafts and turoe the center out of the stock flex plate. A GOOD single will handle what your planning.
 




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