AOD torque converter

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Feb 23, 2012 | 09:27 PM

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Conanski

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Originally Posted by ilovemy60ford

The shift kit is the single best improvement I've made to the truck.

I'd have to agree on that.. every automatic should get one IMO.

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Originally Posted by ilovemy60ford

The Converter lockup is not extreme at all and will be right at home on the street or towing a load as I do from time to time.

Technically there is no converter lockup with the AOD just a switch at the 2-3 shift from the internal coaxal input shaft to the external body of the converter, so if you are feeling another step in there that suggests something else like a band isn't letting go when it should.

Feb 25, 2012 | 01:26 PM

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ilovemy60ford

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Thanks, Conanski. I really just botched my terminology. What I was trying to say is that the TC launch is not extreme. Your right, there's no lockup on these.

I'm not sure I ever had a "good" stock TC to compare against, but this one is barely noticeably higher stall speed but has a significant impact on acceleration from a stop. I haven't tried pulling or hauling yet, but don't expect any trouble. I've had a couple friends mention to me that the stocker is wimpy and would likely need replaced again sometime. This one was 3 times the cost so BETTER hold up!

For good measure I threw in a trans fluid cooler in front of the radiator (inline after the radiator cooler). Was thinking I may try to get a reading on trans fluid temp some time. Is this necessary, and if so what temp is a good temp?