Ill be dropping my truck off to Josh H next week hopefully to get my LBZ trans built. He recommended the "R" converter with billet stator. I have a LML converter in my LBZ right now and i hate it. Its super loose and feels like im blowing all my power out the exhaust when the converter is unlocked. I do pull some pretty heavy trailers and plan on going with a Danville 68 stg2R down the road. I just wanted to make sure the Goerend "R" wouldn't feel like im wasting power like this LML converter does. I know Josh is more then capable of answering these questions but i didnt wanna call and bother him more then i have to! Thanks in advance for any insight!
Goerend "R" or Goerend "DK"
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The DK was built to replace the R because Dave could not get the medium duty turbine any more. It is almost the same. The DK may be a little tighter but it would be hard to tell.
I use them both in my shop. There is no longer a problem getting the MD turbine. You can't go wrong with either one. Go with what Josh recommends. He knows his shit.:thumb:
I use them both in my shop. There is no longer a problem getting the MD turbine. You can't go wrong with either one. Go with what Josh recommends. He knows his shit.:thumb:
I wrote. Pretty detailed description in this thread. Post #67 of the difference between the two converters that I felt.
https://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80304&page=5
https://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80304&page=5
How does the truck feel with the R converter on a stock charger after the build?
Still waiting to get it built. Josh ordered the converter 2 weeks ago but it won't be in until Friday. 3 weeks to get a converter seems like along time to me but none the less its not Josh's fault. I will be dropping the truck off this coming Friday hope to have it back Wednesday of next week's or so and I will update!
It happens due to it being one of the most popular converters. For example, my "G" was in stock when I called to order but a customer's "R" took 2 weeks to get in. I was impressed it only took 2 weeks due to it being the week of SEMA.
Nice! I have a Goerend C converter and it needs to be replaced. Been looking at the R. From what I read it is a great all around converter.
When the time comes, I will be talking to Mike about the converter choice and possibly adding a trans cooler while I am there.
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Lol seemed alright to me everyone's different in there own way. As long as he builds a killer trans I don't care either way! Haha
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Keeping stock cooler for now, never had any issues with it getting warm before. $5,400 for the trans is hitting my bank account pretty good as it is lol
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Okay just got truck back and made the 2 1/2 hour trip home. This thing is amazing. Havent got into it fully yet. Josh recommended I let it learn a bit first. But about 1/2 throttle Converter unlocked in 90hp tune and it pulls. This converter couples like crazy! Shifts smooth as butter but firm at the same time. I don't really know how to explain it honestly. Overall couldn't be happier with it so far. Josh is a good dude and I wouldn't hesitate to take anything to him! Will update in a few days and once I get the built trans tunes loaded
Good to hear. I remember when I first got my trans built. I was super excited!