Torque converter

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I have a lifted Ram with soon to be 37s down the roads. I am wanting to take away some of the lag when you punch it.
I already had hemifever tunning, and 4.10 gears.

I don't take my truck to the track but I enjoy the red light to red light races every now and then.
I offroad a little but nothing to write home about.
What type of tq would be good for me
 

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The converter is going to give you a big jump in power off the line. Do you ever tow with the truck or use it off road? If so, I would stay with a 2600-2800 stall. If it is strictly a pavement princess, then you can get away with a 3000 stall. I wouldnt go higher than that with those heavy tires.
 
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The converter is going to give you a big jump in power off the line. Do you ever tow with the truck or use it off road? If so, I would stay with a 2600-2800 stall. If it is strictly a pavement princess, then you can get away with a 3000 stall. I wouldnt go higher than that with those heavy tires.



I towed a trailer once whenever I moved 4 years ago.
I rarely drive highways, and if I'm going to go out of town I have other family cars I can borrow so gas mileage isn't a to big of a concern.

How big of a hit will a 2800 stall be in gas mileage
 

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What Matt said, love the new Edge converter!
 

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Edge converter is great. I'd stay with the 2600-2800 unless your drive the crap out of your vehicle. I like my 3000 but you have to lean on it a lot to get the truck to work smooth.
 
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What are all the pros and cons on getting a 2800.
I do more daily driving than anything. How hard is it driving regular traffic
 

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Had a 2800 in my 2013 and drove mostly around town with a few highway trips. It worked well and could not tell any difference between the 2800 and the stock converter until you stabbed it----then what a difference. Would highly recommend one of you want more off the line. Was the second best mod that I did--first was the tuner with a custom tune by Hemifever.
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I'm really tempted. I have one bald tire so I need to buy new tires and rims while I'm doing it. And then save up for a TQ, and deeper tranny pan
 
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Is there any risk to the transmission?
 

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I didn't have any problems with my 6 speed, but I did not go racing every weekend and did not do any high speed kick downs on the highway. I also serviced my trans regularly. I think you will enjoy the 2800 if you want that added acceleration from stop light to stop light. Like I said, well worth the investment and the second best mod I did to the truck. Matt will give you good information about the converter and will help you decide which one will be best for your driving style.
Jay
 

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How long and hard is it for a weekend diy'r to install one of these?


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Takes about 1/2 a day and a 12 pack. Try to bribe one of your buds to give you a hand--it's easier when trying to move the trans around.
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