Torque converter

[Twisted Steel Performance]

I have a family member with a 06 dmax, 6 speed tranny, EFI live tuner, better turbo, etc.

He wants a better torque converter than stock for towing.

Can anyone recommend a good converter ?

He is a little hard on a truck so it needs to be a stout converter...

Thanks

 

[ak diesel driver]

I don't have a personal recommendation but war wagon seemed to like his yank convertor

 

[Rockabillyrat]

Ive had good luck with Suncoast.

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

Kennedy also said suncoast, the 1057...

 

[dbrannon79]

I don't know much about what's good and what's not, but have only read here about the triple disc one like Warwagon used working well for heavy use.

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

How much power is he running? Suncoast has been getting some bad press here lately. That said, I'm still happy with my Precision Industries(of Tennessee). Goerand seems to be the go to right now. But without knowing power goals it is tough to say which converter. And is he building the trans or just doing a converter?

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

He said he's 100hp over stock, and it's only the converter being changed..

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

He said he's 100hp over stock, and it's only the converter being changed..

For that power level a triple disc is overkill. And there is no way I would put a $1500 converter in without going through the trans. Almost always if the converter is going, in a 6 speed, the C3 & C4 clutches will also be in rough shape(C2's are hit or miss with the 6 speeds). The LML converter(29546573) is a good budget upgrade over the stock early 6 speed converter. It's a little looser I've been told, but has an improved lockup clutch. Transtar and a few others make a billet single disc for a decent price, but the LML converter is supposed to hold up better for less money.

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

Thanks Ferm, I sent him the info and let him know the risk, we'll see what he chooses....