Tougher Mopar torque converter

lurch519 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:42 am

Does anyone know when the tougher torque converter came out for the CRD ? How about the part number for those of us who are computer search skills deficient ?

warp2diesel · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:57 am

Suncoast is the toughest and can handle more HP&Torque than the most hopped up CRD can put to it. There are some variations made by other companies that are heavy duty HEMI converters that bolt up, but are not specifically designed for the CRD.
Some report the EURO (also current production for the newer 2.8L engine) which is now a rebuilt, can handle mid level tunes.
The EURO with the stronger dampener springs is what Chrysler should have put in from day one instead of the weak one that was original. The way Chrysler/FIAT is jacking up prices (like doubling them), the Suncoast will become a bargain in more ways than one.

Joe Romas · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:43 pm

lurch519 wrote:

Does anyone know when the tougher torque converter came out for the CRD ? How about the part number for those of us who are computer search skills deficient ?

I believe it was mid 2009 when the "Euro" TC came out. Last word I read is that it now comes up as the replacement for our CRD's. But if if your pushing for a free F37 (good luck) it specifies the older one.

PermanentGrin · **Posted:** Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:09 pm

I've been hunting a Euro TC for my 06, and I can't find ANY TC for this thing on ANY mopar parts website, including the mopar.com site. You can get a complete transmission on the sites, but not a simple TC.

Lancer · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:56 am

The standard replacement TC is now what was referred to as the Euro spec - whether new or remanufactured, so that is what your dealer would get from Chrysler. I'd agree from all I've read and heard that the Suncoast is probably better and stronger, whether your engine (in whatever tune) actually needs that much strength is another issue!

The point about Chrysler pricing is a good one though. Being in England, I am fully used to paying a lot more than you guys for just about everything. If it came to getting another TC though (mine was replaced just over a year ago), the issue for me would be the price of a unit from Chrysler UK against the cost of importing a Suncoast - the unit cost might be ok, but the shipping and tax would double the price at the very least!

LIBERTYinLIBERTY · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:33 am

Rebuilt TC from http://www.torqueconverter1.com/Home.html and the Part # I used was the 68037142AA, Their part # is 600H, that list it for the 545RFE.they have a few rebuilt ones on hand for $125.00 + $20.00 shipping. 1 year warranty. Same day shipping, USPS received it 2nd day...
:BANANA:

PermanentGrin · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:27 am

LIBERTYinLIBERTY wrote:

Rebuilt TC from http://www.torqueconverter1.com/Home.html and the Part # I used was the 68037142AA, Their part # is 600H, that list it for the 545RFE.they have a few rebuilt ones on hand for $125.00 + $20.00 shipping. 1 year warranty. Same day shipping, USPS received it 2nd day...
:BANANA:

Is that an upgraded TC (Euro or better) ?

LIBERTYinLIBERTY · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:37 pm

Euro specs, I was told they rebuild them to their specs, which is supposed to be better in their words.

spitfire36o · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:47 pm

68037142aa was the euro spec TC. Chrysler now only offers remans. Im assuming these are all the failed units that were swapped out during the recall and rebuilt to the euro spec. The new relabeled part # is RL037142aa. This is what i just got put in 2 months ago under warranty. During the first week it was in, i had 3 passengers and a trunk full of luggage. In 5th gear lockup, i approached a hill and it shuddered. The dealer diagnosed this as a wheel bearing (yeah...nice try). I got the GDE Hot tune a week ago, and i can now have it shudder any time while accelerating between 55 and 60 in lockup (even going down hill). I'll be taking the service tech for a ride for my next visit. The new TC's are crap. Pay the extra for a suncoast.

papaindigo · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:14 pm

Don't mention that Hot Tune or you know what they will say.

spitfire36o · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:48 pm

papaindigo wrote:

Don't mention that Hot Tune or you know what they will say.

I invested in the flash programmer. It will be stock when they get it.

WolverineFW · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:44 pm

Sounds like they rebuilt an old unit with the old springs if it is shuddering. I am shocked that Chrysler made such an error. :roll:

warp2diesel · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:22 pm

A bad check valve in the front pump will make any torque converter chatter. Suncoast recommends replacing the check valve with either a Transgo or Sonnax.

When you Gamble some times you loose!
If the valve is bad you chatter.

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