What is the best Torque Converter for the money?

[Frostbite]

With my new injectors and chip I am going to have to upgrade my stock 97 transmission. I have a 4:10 rear end and a 40,000 Trucool Max transmission cooler. The highest transmission temperature I have ever seen before the tranny cooler was 170 degrees once and usually it is well below that temperature.

I plan to do a BTS valve body, new fluid (is there a preferable tranny fluid that helps with longevity) and a torquer converter. I have looked at some torque converters that cost $400 and some that are $1,500. What torque converter is the best bang for the buck for longevity and warranty? Is a double or a triple disc converter preferable?

[1Dieselman]

When my transmission was built the towmaster from here Roadrunner Converters - Phoenix, Arizona Converters - Street, Trip, Towing was installed. I can't speak for longevity since I've only had it for a few months but so far is working perfectly and at the time of the rebuild I let them know that I would be upping the horsepower to somewhere near 400 hp and was told not a problem they would stand behind it.

[jesilvas]

BTS uses, and this is just from reading it a few times, is a Stallion PI.
Precision Industries

As far as fluid, I just used plain DexIII/Mercon.
Also have an external, Dieselsite filter.

FWIW, BTS also recommends Shaeffer's.

[85_305]

Bts, a 6.0, or racerx.

As far as fluid, synthetic!! No doubt it about it.

[Frostbite]

Thanks guys!

The Percision industries torque converter is $1,500+. Yikes!

Is it really miles better than a 6.0 torque converter.

[jesilvas]

Well, if BTS uses it, yes Cause they are gods.
But the 6.0 converter is pretty good. I mean, look at all the power 6.0s put down.

[TANPOWERSMOKER]

a 6.0 tq conv. will fit in an e40d? I never new that.

[jesilvas]

Originally Posted by TANPOWERSMOKER

a 6.0 tq conv. will fit in an e40d? I never new that.

I know it will on a 4r, so you'd think

My Samsung SGH-I997 made me send this.

[85_305]

Originally Posted by Frostbite

Thanks guys!

The Percision industries torque converter is $1,500+. Yikes!

Is it really miles better than a 6.0 torque converter.

And a 6.0 convertor is miles better than your stock e40d converter

Originally Posted by TANPOWERSMOKER

a 6.0 tq conv. will fit in an e40d? I never new that.

Yep.



Also, try a local tranny shop.. I have a local shop that was gonna charge me like 2-300$ for an aftermarket tough steel convertor. It's not as good as a billet convertor, but I'm also not pushing 500hp.

[Frostbite]

What's a good price on a 6.0 converter? Where is a good place to get one?

I should stay with a BTS valve body though, right?