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Posted by: mespock

I am getting a vibration around 2K RPMs in my 95 Mark VIII. I had the 1 2 accumulator replaced and the tranny flushed. Very Good and Reputable Service Station.

Everything ran great but now I am getting a vibration not always but every so often at around 2K RPMs

I get the vibration at time when going up hills and we do have some mighty fine hills in SW Wisconsin. (Looks a lot like a mini-Smoke Mountain region).

I will get the vibration sometimes when coming to a small town and having to slow down then when exiting the town I may get the vibration as I go up in speed.

Again the vibration is not always and sometimes I can almost tell when it is going to do this.

Posted by: ralph

torque converter?

Posted by: mespock

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Originally Posted by ralph

torque converter?

I just got off the phone with a Transmission guy and he said torque conveter.

Ahhhh!!!

What am I looking at for repair cost? or life of tranny?

What do you replace? I can get a used tranny from $375 to $500 in the area. 98K to 110K miles on a few.

Posted by: MarkOfDeath

no you get a new TC not a tranny, you could look in to after market ones if you want some performance

Posted by: driller

Precision Industries "Stallion" - Triple Disc Lockup - 3500 RPM Stall Speed - Torque Converter

Posted by: Blackout

Quote:

Originally Posted by driller

Precision Industries "Stallion" - Triple Disc Lockup - 3500 RPM Stall Speed - Torque Converter

And how much would it cost for the

Posted by: mespock

So what kind of job is it to replace the torque converter?

I know it will not be a 5 min job but is it something that someone who has done some car work can do or is it an issue that needs a shop to do?

Also Dumb A$$ question, what is the life of the tranny with this problem?

As I am getting ready and finding a converter what could I expect?

Posted by: BlackIceLSC

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Originally Posted by driller

Precision Industries "Stallion" - Triple Disc Lockup - 3500 RPM Stall Speed - Torque Converter

Yea, but JP...he needs to actually INSTALL it to have it work!

anyway, the TC is a completely separate unit from the tranny. It is what is bolted to the back of the motor, and slides into the front of the tranny. Therefore, it is concealed BY the tranny. The transmission has to be removed to install a new TC. You MUST flush your tranny/and cooling lines before installing the new TC, or you will be buying a tranny in no time.

Anyway, the BEST stock Ford torque converter you can buy is a Mach 1, or Marauder torque converter. Fully furnaced braized, and can definately handle your every day needs. if you are looking for a performance gain, time to search the internet...numerous options out there. Budget will solve most of it for you.

Posted by: jdlmkviii

www.edgeracingconverters.com ... Have a 3200 lockup in mne... about $595 to my door and pretty awesome gains.... 'nuff said!

Posted by: mespock

Got most of the idea figured out.

Will be doing the Swap in about 2 weeks. A friend of mine has replaced TCs before and trannies so I feel comfortable that we can get it done.

Not sure on what TC yet. What are the gains and losses?

You do you gain by 3500 Stall etc.

Posted by: jdlmkviii

Not really any losses that I can think of. The drivetrain in general just feels a little smoother, you have a "there's more there" kind of feeling. The car WILL come out of the hole faster, and will have much better midrange response. Mileage seems to stay pretty much the same from what I've gathered in about the 9 or so months that I've had it and the car is also my daily driver.

Posted by: scott9050

If you get a higher stall converter you also need a tranny cooler as it will generate more heat.

Posted by: driller

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackIceLSC

Yea, but JP...he needs to actually INSTALL it to have it work!

Got me there, Craig.

Posted by: klutch

This is somewhat related to the thread, What is Stall speed? I have looked up definitions on google but still can't actually understand it

Posted by: fossten

Quote:

Originally Posted by mespock

So what kind of job is it to replace the torque converter?

I know it will not be a 5 min job but is it something that someone who has done some car work can do or is it an issue that needs a shop to do?

Also Dumb A$$ question, what is the life of the tranny with this problem?

As I am getting ready and finding a converter what could I expect?

My mechanic quoted me 5.5 hours labor to install a tc.

Posted by: mespock

Quote:

Originally Posted by fossten

My mechanic quoted me 5.5 hours labor to install a tc.

We are planning for a full day of work.