Best converter for LBZ

[Trussman]

Been reading converter threads for at least a week, too many variables among them to reach a decision, looking for input for a daily driver, no drag racing, no pulling, other than what a normal duramax owner might be talked in to....LOL

Stock turbo, 3" downpipe feeding a 4" corsa exhaust

32" tires, stock gears

PPE standard tuner, top setting of 225

Truck is DD, tow 6,000 lbs a few times a month, on occasion 14,000

No plans for turbo(s), more power, etc....

Lemme know what you think............oh ya......think I'd rather have her tight than loose.

 

[Harbin_22]

I haven't been happier with my truck as I have been now with the 1054. I have had a 1057, DPC, and precision ML( second best). Still run the stock turbo in the valley. A lot tighter coupling in low RPM's then all the rest I have had.

 

[jkholder09]

1900 stall stay close to stock
maybe consider single plate tcc sometimes the thinner ones in triples can warp over the long run.

 

[mpeters0991]

I'm not sure how a lml converter would suit your needs, but I have bought one for my self and I'm just waiting till I get time to put it in. Do some reading about it on here and Dieselplace, they both have great info.

 

[Mike L.]

I'm not sure how a lml converter would suit your needs, but I have bought one for my self and I'm just waiting till I get time to put it in. Do some reading about it on here and Dieselplace, they both have great info.

LML converters are stock stall. You won't feel any difference. Roller clutch is bigger and it has a 2 sided disc. Doesn't couple worth a shit. Price is right.

 

[Mike L.]

1900 stall stay close to stock
maybe consider single plate tcc sometimes the thinner ones in triples can warp over the long run.

Speak english.

 

[BHoward6.6]

Just get the best converter made, the Mike L - G ......... ok maybe the Mike L - G-R. :thumb:

 

[Mike L.]

Just get the best converter made, the Mike L - G ......... ok maybe the Mike L - G-R. :thumb:

The R is quite a converter. Installing in my LML.

 

[diesel53]

Speak english.

:rofl:

 

[GMC_2002_Dmax]

I have a 1054 and couldn't be happier with it for my LBZ

 

[jkholder09]

Speak english.

Do you think triple plate tcc is a must?

 

[Mike L.]

Do you think triple plate tcc is a must?

The best single disc will hold up to 425 hp at the wheels. You can eliminate knock down at the converter flow valve, but it will eventualy start breaking the lining off the clutch. Single disc will lose either way.
Multi disc clutch setups will spread the the apply shock more evenly and absorb the stress.
The LML converter is quite a strong unit with its huge roller clutch setup, but anything over 800 ft lb of tq will start to bust the lining off.

 

[Trussman]

The R is quite a converter. Installing in my LML.

Mike, would this be the ML-G with the heavy duty stator? Or yet another converter, and how does it compare to the ML & ML-G?

 

[jkholder09]

The best single disc will hold up to 425 hp at the wheels. You can eliminate knock down at the converter flow valve, but it will eventualy start breaking the lining off the clutch. Single disc will lose either way.
Multi disc clutch setups will spread the the apply shock more evenly and absorb the stress.
The LML converter is quite a strong unit with its huge roller clutch setup, but anything over 800 ft lb of tq will start to bust the lining off.

You think with a pressure box the lml units will give the 5r110 a run for the money?
I am speaking in terms of hot 6.4 powerstokes tunes and trans taking upwards of the 550rwhp range before smoking the converters?

Does the sonnax billet cover for the older lct1000 fit ok on an lml converter?

 

[Chevy1925]

You think with a pressure box the lml units will give the 5r110 a run for the money?
I am speaking in terms of hot 6.4 powerstokes tunes and trans taking upwards of the 550rwhp range before smoking the converters?

Does the sonnax billet cover for the older lct1000 fit ok on an lml converter?

That answer has already been said in many other lml threads about their trans and its a no

 

[jkholder09]

no on cover or no on holding up?

 

[Chevy1925]

No on holding up.

 

[jkholder09]

gotcha
Thats a shame because it kinda looks like the 6r140 is pretty tough too.

 

[Mike L.]

Mike, would this be the ML-G with the heavy duty stator? Or yet another converter, and how does it compare to the ML & ML-G?

I'm talking about the latest version of the HD stator. I was going to install it in my truck and decided to stick in an LBZ with a big program and 37's. It is impressive. can't wait to get one for me.