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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 10:44 PM
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Hi, Guys im new in this website i had one question i have a single cab 5.3 with a 231/239 cam and i just bought a Circle d torque converter.. Its a 3800 triple disc with lock up.. Im currently spraying 150 of the line. Do
You guys think is going to work good? Its 2E. I dont know if it gonna get loose or not.. Thanks!
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 11:32 PM
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Welcome to the forums. I think your torque converter will work fine. Can we get some more details, like tranny, rear gears, other supporting mods you have done?
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 05:21 AM
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My tranny was rebuilt 6 months ago, its the 4l60e with shift kit and servo. On the back i got a eaton possi with 411s and some traction bars. . My truck is 02 so i did the nnbs swap and 799 heads and some other lil things
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Converter should work fine.
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I dont think the circle D E converter will work with spray. Best bet is to call Chris @ Circle D.

I run there 5c which is a 4000 and plan on spraying a 100 shot on top..
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 06:07 AM
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I was talking to Chris Sehorn he said i should be fine with 150 shot. But i have to keep on eye with the rpm dropping in 2-3 shifts. He said if it drops less then 500 its going to be loose
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Since this doesn't really belong in the Internals sections, I'm gonna move it.
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And welcome to the Transmission section.

Are you tuning the PCM to lock the converter in 3rd and maybe even 2nd?
If so, at what MPH?
I would suggest unlocking it during the shift.

Chris and Brian from CircleD are very active in this section. Hopefully they will chime in soon.
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I was talking to him yesterday he said that it could work
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This is a tough call. The 2E converter does not really take the spray, but works great on motor. Give it a shot (pun intended) and let us know if you want to make any changes. We're happy to help.

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Thanks! I was talking to Chris yesterday and i still have one restall
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