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Bad Torque Converter Already?? Or what??

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by SRTLUVR, Jun 20, 2009.

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  1. Jun 20, 2009 #1
    SRTLUVR

    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    As most of you know I just had a new transmission put in a few weeks ago. Well I have the same "whine" back, that I had before the trans went bad the first time. It's not near as loud, but it's there. On top of that, when I leave from a red light, there is a "confusion" from the transmission. Hesitation in shifting, random upshift, then downshift, and almost a "slip" in what it's supposed to do.

    I'm sure I know the answer to this, but is it the torque converter?? I had it rebuilt when I did the transmission just a few hundred miles ago!!!! What else could it be??
     
  2. Jun 20, 2009 #2
    TNCHARGER

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    Chase are you running a stock TQ conv or high stall?..if so what brand?..
     
  3. Jun 20, 2009 #3
    HalV48

    HalV48 They Call Me Patron

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    What TCM are you running Chase. I hear the hot setup for an 06 is the Mopar
     
  4. Jun 21, 2009 #4
    SRTLUVR

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    Torque converter is the Precision Industries Triple Plate, I beleive 3200 stall. My TCM is stock, only has the flash from the TSB a couple years ago.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2009 #5
    LegMaker

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    ditto to the questions above...... if you have a higher stall t/c that is set up a bit on the "loose" side, this might explain a few things........ what is your exact set up buddy.

    btw - i feel your pain my friend!!!
     
  6. Jun 21, 2009 #6
    SRTLUVR

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    Could it be low transmission fluid level??
     
  7. Jun 21, 2009 #7
    HalV48

    HalV48 They Call Me Patron

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    If you or your tranny shop doesn't have the Miller Tool dipstick, they might have guessed.
     
  8. Jun 21, 2009 #8
    Dookie

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    Shouldn't need to guess, the fill amount is in the service manual, even if they don't have the tool...Check fluid amount and smell (yea smell) if your fluid smells like electical burn, you're slipping the clutches bad and likely low on fluid. Is it a NEW tranny or rebuilt? Any codes?
    My converter is a 3600 PI, never a problem.
     
  9. Jun 21, 2009 #9
    SRTLUVR

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    They put 9 quarts of fluid in for the install. Kyle, the transmission is a built Southern Hot Rod transmission! :) The trans does take 9 quarts right????
     
  10. Jun 21, 2009 #10
    cvp33

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    My bet for the whine is the rear differential. The slipping would most likely be the TCM.
     
  11. Jun 21, 2009 #11
    LegMaker

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    16.3 pints of mopar atf-4 is recommended chase.....

    quick - what does 16.3 pints equal in quarts??? lol
     
  12. Jun 21, 2009 #12
    Quick

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    That would be 8.15 US quarts. Which is less than 9 quarts and it's bad to overfill a transmission but most places will charge for whole quarts or pints or whatever and round up on any fraction.
     
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    LegMaker

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    i knew you would not let me down.......:worthy:
     
  14. Jun 21, 2009 #14
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    Chase, Were you tuning just before this started happening???.
     
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    LegMaker

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    why is that relavent cam??? are you thinking tcm, if he had a mopar one???? just curious....
     
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    Cam

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    No, Diablo TCM tuning blows chunks. And I can tell you first hand it creates more slip, more heat and is generally, not very good. Oh you can argue how well you think it shift and all that. But monitor your tranny temps some day, both with the diablo and without and come back and talk to me.
     
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    Dookie

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    Overfill will make it feel sluggish and confused (ask me how I know) Get a fill level check. Have you called SHR? See what Eddie has to say.
     
  18. Jun 22, 2009 #18
    8yourM5

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    ^ Its nice to see dookie around again
     
  19. Jun 22, 2009 #19
    SRTLUVR

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    Thanks guys, I'm out of town all week this week, but I'll check into all this when I get back!!! YOU GUYS ROCK MY FUCKIN WORLD!!!!!! :rockon:
     
  20. Jun 23, 2009 #20
    The "Reverend" CoolFlo

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    I think that's my problem right there .. my TC and solenoids were installed last week and now the cars feeling lazy ..

    I just installed hi-flo cats hoping to wake it up a little and nothing ..

    Thanks Dookie .. glad your back baby
     
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