Hi Folks, i am from Germany and acutally rebuilding my K1500 Trans (3/4 Clutch burned up). I have a lot of parts already ordered and several questions. But step after step. In this thread i will focus on TC questions.
Its a stock 350 5.7 l motor : TBI, nothing fancy. I would like to tow some trailer (max. 3000 pounds) (not very often). My actually Torque Converter is a DGAF type - i would like to buy a new one (recommended after Trans rebuilt).
I am totally confused between the different types and no Trans shop is answering my questions what the correct TC is. For example : i actually could by a DHHF Type (https://www.rockauto.com/de/moreinfo.php?pk=4996407&cc=1046797&pt=8668)
Listed types are : DE6F, DG5C, DG5F, DGAF, DGCF, DGCG, DGHC, DGHF, DGHG, DGHG, DHHG, DHPF, DKAF, DKGF, DKHF, DKLF
BUT : there are some differenes for the Lockup / TCC during the years : correct ? 1993/1994 (as mine) are on/off Lockup and 1995 is standalone PWM, 1996 and up also PWM. So there are differences in clutch materials like paper and carbon ?
EDIT : i just found the answer in a really good article here : https://www.transtar1.com/TranstarIndustries/media/Transtar1/technical/bulletins/TLT-TC-035.pdf
So : i must use a paper friction material.
Any hints highly appreciated !
-Whats the difference between Heavy Duty and "Normal" TC ?
- do i need a HD TC or is a stock one OK (when using an external Tru Cool 40 k Cooler ?)
- Whats your recommendation for the TC ? Where to buy ? (i need shipping to Germany....and the TC is heavy ;o)
--> I need any suggestion, what TC is the best one for me (or simply buy the cheapest one from Rockauto?)
Thank you so much for any answers and kind regards
Mirko
Its a stock 350 5.7 l motor : TBI, nothing fancy. I would like to tow some trailer (max. 3000 pounds) (not very often). My actually Torque Converter is a DGAF type - i would like to buy a new one (recommended after Trans rebuilt).
I am totally confused between the different types and no Trans shop is answering my questions what the correct TC is. For example : i actually could by a DHHF Type (https://www.rockauto.com/de/moreinfo.php?pk=4996407&cc=1046797&pt=8668)
Listed types are : DE6F, DG5C, DG5F, DGAF, DGCF, DGCG, DGHC, DGHF, DGHG, DGHG, DHHG, DHPF, DKAF, DKGF, DKHF, DKLF
BUT : there are some differenes for the Lockup / TCC during the years : correct ? 1993/1994 (as mine) are on/off Lockup and 1995 is standalone PWM, 1996 and up also PWM. So there are differences in clutch materials like paper and carbon ?
EDIT : i just found the answer in a really good article here : https://www.transtar1.com/TranstarIndustries/media/Transtar1/technical/bulletins/TLT-TC-035.pdf
So : i must use a paper friction material.
Any hints highly appreciated !
-Whats the difference between Heavy Duty and "Normal" TC ?
- do i need a HD TC or is a stock one OK (when using an external Tru Cool 40 k Cooler ?)
- Whats your recommendation for the TC ? Where to buy ? (i need shipping to Germany....and the TC is heavy ;o)
--> I need any suggestion, what TC is the best one for me (or simply buy the cheapest one from Rockauto?)
Thank you so much for any answers and kind regards
Mirko
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