th400 setup?

[MNorby]

Going to use a th400 that originally came from a diesel k5 in the new rig. Thinking of using a tci full manual reverse valve body with engine braking and a ~2500 converter based on recommendations when running a 6.0. Do I need to change anything else for this application? It came from a perfectly good running vehicle that was converted to standard transmission. This stuff is voodoo to me.

 

[Big Ray]

...change the governer to a gas unit...

 

[76zimmer]

shouldn't need the gov with a full manual v/b

the t/c stall seems high for a rock rig though.

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

Yea, you delete the governor and the governor feed pipes, with a MVB.
If it doesn't shift itself, it doesn't need to know to shift itself.

I've heard that full MVB's get annoying.
Even on the trail.

I just modded mine into a D-1-2.
Fairly simple process.

The PO of this TH400 put in a shift plate, that firms up the shifts.
I just modded the nec. parts of the trans.,
now it should hold 1 and 2, and be auto in "D".

Normal shift pattern tho.
Reverse Pattern is prolly where it's at for you.

I wanted mine normal, so the wife could just leave it in "D",
While still having access to panic reverse.

 

[boz42]

Thats it. 2500 seems high but I drive a 6.0 daily & think it would like that much converter.

I run the Art Carr RMVB with compression braking. TCI didn't make one (with compression braking) when I bought or I would have gone that way since TCI is local to me.

I love the RMVB. shifting doesn't get old. I also love having reverse & first next to each other.

 

[70jimmy]

I have the TCI rev manual with engine braking in mine with art carr shifter and I love it. I had just put it in before blazer bash.

I also never get tired of shifting. The engine braking is pretty nice on downhills also.

 

[MNorby]

what about torque converters, brands to look at or any other features?

 

[76zimmer]

I've run TCI and Coan other than GM stuff

The TCI I've had for a long time, the Coan is what's in the Vette now....so far so good with it.

 

[boz42]

I use TCI or Precision Industries. Both are local to me. Both have outsatnding records. I lean more to Precision these days.

 

[MNorby]

What about different diameters and such? I see tci has a half dozen different tc models.

 

[blazinzuk]

What about different diameters and such? I see tci has a half dozen different tc models.

Smaller diameter is a higher stall.

So just look at the stall speed, and match to what you want.

Best to call those companys tell em what you have and talk to them

A-1 is another good company

I have been rocking a totally stock converter, but its just a stock motor.

 

[muddermilitia]

I have a RMVB with compression braking and a Winters performance sidewinder gate shifter. I love it so far. I think my torque convertor is either 2000 or 2500, can't remember. This is with a totally stock tbi 350, no complaints thus far

 

[MNorby]

I used to have an art Carr then after nearily coming over backwards I switched to a modded pro stick so I could hit r fast. Now I am doing the reverse valve body with the art carr style again. Ordered a tc from local tranny shop a friend works at.

 

[boz42]

I see you ordered, but I wanted to add that you can buy larger diameter convertors that have higher stall speeds also. On an offroad rig I try to stay with a 13" converter if I can. The larger the converter the more fluid in it, & in my mind at least they don't flash the tempature as fast.

 

[MNorby]

He said that was the most stall they could do in a large converter

 

[boz42]

Sounds like you did good, hopefully it does just like you want it to. Converters can sometimes be ticky to get just right.

 

[MNorby]

Seems like a lot of voodoo when it comes to converters. Hopefully working with a somewhat local vendor and friends workplace pays off. Definately a lot cheaper.