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Old 05-26-2015, 09:27 AM
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Very clean looking!
 
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Nice looking truck!

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Ordered some SEM Paint for my door panels, dashboard, and other interior trim today.
Went with "palomino", looked very close to the original saddle color.
Also, where did you order the SEM paint from?
 
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Nice looking truck!



Also, where did you order the SEM paint from?
Sorry for the delayed response. Got my baby due soon, school, and work :P
I bought the SEM paint from a local paint dealer. Automotive Paint Supply Ocala, Florida
 
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Hey, no problem. Thanks for the resonse! I was hoping to hear about a larger supplier, Ill just have to look near me.
 
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Anyone savy with torque converters? Looking to a replacement for mine and have no clue where to start.
 
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I don't remember what cam you have, what gears you have, nor what you intend to do with the truck. But those factors, and more, play into the choice of torque converter.

Let's say you have an RV cam and low gearing, like 4.10's. Given the mild cam the engine makes good torque from idle up, so you don't need to rev it up to get into the power band. And the low gears compliment that situation. So, you can go with a torque converter that has a low RPM stall speed, like a stock unit or one made for an RV.

On the other hand, if you have a cam that doesn't bring the power in until 2,000 RPM or higher, or if you have stock gearing of something like 3.50:1 then you need to spin the engine to get things moving. That'll take a torque converter with a higher stall speed.

But, realize that a high stall speed converter means you'll be slipping significantly when the engine isn't above the stall speed. So you will pay a penalty in MPG as well as driveability. The truck won't feel as snappy, and you will be generating a lot more heat in the tranny.
 
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