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Old 01-25-2018, 07:09 AM   #1
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518 low stall converter

Looking for opinions on low stall converters for the 518 in my 79


Was looking at revmax & emailed them for more info (stall speed, billet cover or not) but have not heard back.

Any other good budget options out there?
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Old 01-25-2018, 08:55 PM   #2
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Look at diesel performance converters
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Old 01-25-2018, 11:05 PM   #3
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DPC, best on the market. Call Phil and he will tell you what you want.
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Old 01-25-2018, 11:37 PM   #4
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"Budget" thicker fluid.
Best, fatty nailed it.
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Old 01-26-2018, 06:12 AM   #5
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"budget" thicker fluid.
hygard for the win!
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Old 01-26-2018, 06:57 AM   #6
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Yeah I've got the budget converter tune up already.

I'll look into DPC

Thanks guys
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Old 01-26-2018, 08:38 AM   #7
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For those that run a low stall, did you feel it was a worthwhile upgrade for the 518?

I know most say swap to a lockup trans. I don't know that it's needed for a lighter street/play truck
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Old 01-27-2018, 03:57 AM   #8
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I like TCS Products converters/billet stuff.

TCS Products

They were the makers of the excellent parts that DTT flogged.

Yes, worth it, the stall you need will depend on what turbo/s & power you have.
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Old 02-02-2018, 08:23 AM   #9
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Ofelas conveniently talked me into a TCS...

Looking forward to getting it in.
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Old 02-02-2018, 01:15 PM   #10
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Did something happen to the Goerend fanboys?
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Old 02-02-2018, 04:36 PM   #11
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Seems like since he quit making transmissions people don't recommend him as much anymore.
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Old 02-02-2018, 07:17 PM   #12
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I've used/installed a DPC, a Precison, a RevMax, a DunRite and a Hughes

Goerend makes a very intelligently designed converter for pretty much any stock/towing/mildly rowdy application, the one I used & the ones I installed were great.

As far as TCS Canada - outstanding fluid coupling, won't use anything else in my trucks, I like when I call a place & figure out together what I need/serves me well. Their non lockup converters almost drop like a good lockup converter.

Goerend & TCS Canada make their converters in house, a definite plus for me.

TCS Canada also makes their stators in house, and I'm fairly certain Goerend does as well.

I like the Goerend flex plates & trans pans as well...real attention to detail & superior fit/finish.
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Old 02-02-2018, 07:33 PM   #13
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Your just partial to Canadian made.
 
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My convertors gonna be made in murica.
 
Old 02-02-2018, 07:43 PM   #15
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Sure, along with Chinese Sonnax parts & Chinese Cummins gaskets & Mexican made trucks.

I mention Canada in my post & you instantly realize we're bigger, we're on top, that makes you our biatch
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Old 02-02-2018, 07:45 PM   #16
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And probably frozen dam near 7 months of year, wonder y'all. Can get anything done.
 
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Thats 7 months of higher HP colder intake air.
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