Want to replace TC, anything else?

[orion_134]

Not knowing the condition of my torque convertor combined with the mileage of the truck makes me want to replace my convertor. Plus I tow a race car and sometimes get the truck confused with the racecar, so it see's double duty on certain occasions. I have had a case of the shudders on slight inclines with the cruise control set. I replaced the fluid and improved but now my doubts are present. I am searching for the right tc for my needs and, of course, the right price and need some input.

Also, while I've got the tranny out, is there anything else I should replace? I heard something of an accumulator (Tricumulator?) that might need to be replaced. I also heard about the Sonnax, but is the tranny programming in the SCMT redundant with a Sonnax? Isn't the Sonnax manually increasing line pressure while the SCMT is electronically doing it?

FYI I am wanting to replace the tc, install a bypass filtration kit, and install a temp gauge all at the same time. I will also be installing the Sonnax if it is still recommended.
Am I forgetting anything?
Thanks in advance,
Jesse

 

[White Buffalo]

Send Richter69 a message ([email protected]). he is a Ford master diesel and trans tech and a custom trans builder. He has built many trannies for folks on this & other sites. He'll tell you exactly what you need.

 

[aklim]

If a trans takes a crap, you will need to either clean or replace the TC. Only way I can think of getting it really clean is to disassemble it. So, I talked to Brian Thompson of Brian's Truck Shop and he wasn't keen on me replacing a TC that he sold. He said wait for the trans to die. Replace the Valve Body if you want. When my trans died, I went to his trans and it was wonderful. Great service. He has a very good rep on Ford Truck Enthusiasts board. He even towed a customer's truck from the racetrack personally after it died and warrantied it. Most places would tell you that if you race it, all bets are off.