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Old May 22, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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suggestions for new c6 torque converter?

on my van, i plan to replace the torque converter sometime this summer because one of the studs connecting it to the flex plate is stripped. i remember reading about some greatly improved TC's for it, which had less slip at speed and all that.
for those who don't remember, its a 6.9 with a c6
could anybody point me in the right direction as to which ones are best for fuel economy, durability, etc?
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/TCI-Auto-Torque-Converter-High-Torque-Towing-Ford-C-6-7-3L-Diesel-Each-/330925152531?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0cad1913&vxp=mtr
C6 Torque Converter Heavy Duty Low Stall Towing Diesel Torque Converter

TCI 443631 TCI Maximizer High Torque Towing Converters

BD Power Ford 6.9L/7.3L C6 Torque Converter 1030220
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Man, I'm looking at the same thing for my 87 c6. One of those quotes 1800- 2000 rpm stall. thats a tad high i would have thought for a low reving diesel with a 3 speed.
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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i would want a lower stall than that. thing would be a mushy dog off the line.
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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If I remember right they usually stall a few hundred rpm lower then there rated, hence a 2000rpm mite stall around 1800rpm.
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 01:50 AM
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that is still too high, if your cruising about 50mph that is right in that range. you would be heating your fluid and using extra fuel.
 
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