Trans and TC

[booxr800]

Hey guys I live central Michigan and I think I am finally gonna be able to get my trans built which is past due and hope to have it done by christmas. I figured my business will go to DHD or Merchant. From where I live its about the same drive to either shop. So I guess I would like to know if any of you are running either of these guys trans? I don't know what Tony's is rated at where Eric has a 750 hp and 1000 hp rated option. I would also like to know what TC I should go with? Truck is a DD but want to do some pulls and take it to the strip. I may also upgrade my turbo to the Danville Stg2 GT3794.

 

[andy-stevenson]

I made the 500 mile trek down to see Tony when I had my trans built. Great guy to deal with. There was a defect with my torque converter and I had to go back down and see him, he ended up pulling the tc and replacing it. Didn't cost me a dime for labour or parts.

 

[rgullett83]

Either would be fine, I n

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[rgullett83]

I am partial to Eric

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[booxr800]

Hey Andy when Tony did your trans did he give you a HP# he figured it was good for? Another ? did you just set up an appointment with them then you drove there and they did the install? If you remember what it was could you PM total cost?

 

[andy-stevenson]

I can't remember if he gave a hp rating or not. Yep, just set up a date and they had a built trans at the shop waiting and they just pulled mine and threw theirs in. I think I paid $6000, but I also bought his 3" y-bridge and egr delete for LLY ($750) and his modified passenger side up pipe and had him install both. I think if you look at his site they start at $4500 and then you can add parts.

 

[booxr800]

Which ML converter do I purchase? Really need help picking the right converter. I will be running stock fuel and charger till summer probably.

 

[booxr800]

Would the ML-G and Dansville 3794 work well together?

 

[Mike L.]

Would the ML-G and Dansville 3794 work well together?

The G is a tight converter.

 

[HeavyDuty204]

Pardon my lack of knowledge Mike. But, I run the ML-G currently and will be looking at going S366 or Danville 3794 and am curious how the ML-G will mate with either of the two chargers? Is tight better than loose?

 

[Mike L.]

Pardon my lack of knowledge Mike. But, I run the ML-G currently and will be looking at going S366 or Danville 3794 and am curious how the ML-G will mate with either of the two chargers? Is tight better than loose?

A tight converter will give you almost instant tq off the line as it doesn't multiply much tq ( slip ). With a bigger charger it will be harder to spool it and when it does; there won't be much control in your launch.
A looser converter will multiply a lot of tq off the line and give you more control in how you launch it. It will make it easier to spool a bigger charger. You want to make sure that if you choose a loose converter that it couples well.

 

[HeavyDuty204]

So, the ML-G may not be the right TC for my turbo plans? I guess I've got some more research to do. Thanks Mike.

 

[WolfLMM]

The equivalent of a 1056 will work well with either charger you mentioned.

 

[A. Stock Lbz]

I ran the ml-g with a 4094vvt on stock fuel and i thought it did great towed like a beast!

 

[booxr800]

So would the ML-R better suit my needs? If so would I get around alright for a few months with the stock charger?

 

[Mike L.]

So would the ML-R better suit my needs? If so would I get around alright for a few months with the stock charger?

Why don't you call me tomorrow or whenever and we can discuss it.

 

[booxr800]

I have been reading all I can on this subject trying to learn all I can but still am lost. Lol
I will give you a call tomorrow if I can.
Thanks Mike

 

[booxr800]

Mike it was a pleasure to talk to you the other day on the phone. I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to discuss different TC's for my future set up. I placed my order with DHD today and ended up going with the ML-G converter. I can't wait to see how my truck will perform with a built trans and new converter.

Once again thanks for you time.:thumb: