Some repairs done
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Some repairs done
Yesterday afternoon I replaced my rear brake pads. I think I fixed the leak on the fuel bowl drain. Replaced up-pipes donut gaskets with SBC ones. Now can really hear turbo, and more power.
Need to look at getting a new torque converter(rocks in a can sound). Would like to beef up the trans some also. Any preference on good converter for less money? Can't swing $1,300. Also ideas for shift kit?
Thanks
Need to look at getting a new torque converter(rocks in a can sound). Would like to beef up the trans some also. Any preference on good converter for less money? Can't swing $1,300. Also ideas for shift kit?
Thanks
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I've got transgo shift kits in both of my trucks. I have an aftermarket torque converter in the 97, but the factory converter is in the 02. In my opinion, if you're going to drop the tranny to install a torque converter, you may as well get it rebuilt. As for a good aftermarket torque converter, I don't know what brand is best. Based off the comments from other folks on here, I'd call Cliff at riffraff diesel and see what he thinks. Riffraff is a sponsor of this site.
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/ Here's his website. Still being built, but his email and phone number are listed.
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/ Here's his website. Still being built, but his email and phone number are listed.
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Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts Here's his site. It is a new site that's still under construction, but you can get his email address as well as his phone number from it.
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I've got transgo shift kits in both of my trucks. I have an aftermarket torque converter in the 97, but the factory converter is in the 02. In my opinion, if you're going to drop the tranny to install a torque converter, you may as well get it rebuilt. As for a good aftermarket torque converter, I don't know what brand is best. Based off the comments from other folks on here, I'd call Cliff at riffraff diesel and see what he thinks. Riffraff is a sponsor of this site.
Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts Here's his website. Still being built, but his email and phone number are listed.
Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts Here's his website. Still being built, but his email and phone number are listed.
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I have talked to Clay before and bought parts from him.
6.0 TC is stronger? About the same price as a 7.3 TC?
Any info on VB or other trans upgrades? I know using a 6.0 cooler. I read on here once about a off the shelf cooler from NAPA? That was suppose to be a good upgrade.
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6.0 TC is stronger? About the same price as a 7.3 TC?
Any info on VB or other trans upgrades? I know using a 6.0 cooler. I read on here once about a off the shelf cooler from NAPA? That was suppose to be a good upgrade.
Thanks
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As has the JW and the Transgo kits. BTS VB or JW VB is about a wash- both cost the same, both accomplish the same thing. If you have DP Tunes, the JW doesn't require a re-burn though. The Transgo kits are cheaper and allow you to do the work yourself... the VB's are a bolt in and go mod.
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I do not have a DP Tuner yet. That is a future mod. Just want to do the mods/repairs in the right order.
I'll have the trans out to replace the TC. So how much is required to install the Transgo kit? Cost? What does it do? Also cost on VB?
Thanks
I'll have the trans out to replace the TC. So how much is required to install the Transgo kit? Cost? What does it do? Also cost on VB?
Thanks
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For installing either, you need a good in/lbs torque wrench supposedly.
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I just called the local trans shop. They gave me prices on stock TC and upgraded TC. They rebuild/build TC as well. Got a price on a trans rebuild. Also is the possibility of upgrading the trans for the power I plan to put through it down the road. They said I could drop the truck off sometime and have them test pressures and test drive to see what kind of shape the trans is in. Thinking about stopping down there and talking to them in person and having them look at truck.
I don't have a bottomless bank account so just want to get all the info I can to do this right. With the least amount of money. Just don't want to walk into this blind.
Thanks for all your help.
I don't have a bottomless bank account so just want to get all the info I can to do this right. With the least amount of money. Just don't want to walk into this blind.
Thanks for all your help.
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Then I'd keep looking for a tranny guy. The 7.3 cooler is nowhere near the 6.0 cooler. If you can't find a deal on a 6.0 cooler, you might look into the tru-cool units. They seem to work well for less $$$.
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Not a problem.
I wanted a stick, but couldn't find one in ex-cab XLT. Actually I found 1 it had 280,000 on it. it needed a new bed and other body and mechanical work. The guy wanted like
10K for it. I walked away.
I wanted a stick, but couldn't find one in ex-cab XLT. Actually I found 1 it had 280,000 on it. it needed a new bed and other body and mechanical work. The guy wanted like
10K for it. I walked away.