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Topic: What Torque Converter...?
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1644
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-26-2002 11:49 AM
   
...would you recommend for a '78 F150 with a warmed over 302? I'm wondering if some sort of RV-type torque converter would be better than simply keeping the OEM converter... The rearend is currently an OE 2.75:1, but it may get pulled for a 3.00 or 3.25 gear in the future... A cam change will be to a "slightly lumpy" but not obnoxious hydraulic grind.
This is a 'Sunday-local-car-show-type' of truck, no racing, no bad weather, maybe (but I doubt it) a small garden tractor size trailer some day.... I think it's a C-6......... Thanks for your advice,,,, Ryan 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-26-2002 02:15 PM
I think it would be nice, but honestly I wouldn't spend the money.------------------
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3578
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-27-2002 09:57 PM
The gear change will do more for you than the convertor will,and with less work.
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erlong
Journeyman Posts: 27
From: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-28-2002 03:22 AM
Agreed. The C6 will be fine. Go with new gears and posi.------------------
-Eric
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1644
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-30-2002 02:51 PM
Thanks for the advice, guys!
I'll just change out the C-6 fluid for now.... and then go for the gear change (maybe a posi) later....... Thanks! Ryan
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3578
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-30-2002 08:44 PM
Another satisfied customer!
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