Torque Converter Opinions?

OhmegaMike · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:04 pm

Hi All,

I bought an 05' CRD in late December. I want to get the GDE Hot tune, so I'm going to need a new torque converter. I can't decide on the Suncoast, or the Euro. I see a lot of people on here running the Euro TC, and I know GDE has had good luck with it. Also, is it a good idea to do the front pump too? I really want to do this job one time and be done! Just looking for opinions and feedback... Thanks in advance! -Mike

DOC4444 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:20 pm

Only change the pump if the seal is leaking. (Seals are no longer available for the original pump.)

DOC

NotPicky · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:40 pm

OhmegaMike wrote:

Hi All,

I bought an 05' CRD in late December. I want to get the GDE Hot tune, so I'm going to need a new torque converter. I can't decide on the Suncoast, or the Euro. I see a lot of people on here running the Euro TC, and I know GDE has had good luck with it.

Might be a cheaper option

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Talk to daddysdvds, he might be looking for betta testers

LIBERTYinLIBERTY · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:41 pm

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...

Tony P. · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:38 pm

I have installed the suncoast T/C only, with GDE's hot tune, and am very pleased with the performance of the combination.

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:42 pm

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...

Is it the euro spec or do they use their own parts and make it "better"

Also, do u have installed? Any feedback?

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:49 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...

Update

I just got a quote for that exact part # and price.
He also quoted me $170+shipping for a heavier duty option. I'm not sure which one would be considered euro spec. Either one is still cheaper than the euro tc which all of them are re-built now. I'm gonna call tomorrow and get more info

OhmegaMike · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:25 am

OK, I decided to go with the Suncoast and also ordered the Transgo shift kit. It's not cheap, but I want to go with the best parts I can get...

Now, back to the pump issue. My Jeep has had the F37 update, and torque converter replaced. It was done back in 2006. I have the invoice from the PO, but all it says is F37 and torque converter. It does not mention the pump. So I don't know if the pump has been replaced... I'm already 800.00 into this, maybe I should just get the replacement pump 68009879AB too?

What do you guys think???

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:56 pm

I replaced the pump - I figured most of the cost was the labor and TC
although this can be a function of your finances too.

- on the F37 - replacing the pump was dealership call - if they heard a special 'rattle' that meant it had a problem and they replaced the pump - no rattle - no pump.

OhmegaMike · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:54 am

Ordered it ALL! Suncoast, Trans Go, Front pump, and mopar filters. Should end up with a bulletproof 545RFE when I'm done!

irollgen4s · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:23 pm

Have been running the hottune for 2~ ish month now, i get shudder like hell when i floor it and it revs to 3k or when i floor it when its above 64(top gear). normal driving, no issues at all. I rarely tow, and the tranny has 162k on it, so im hoping the torque converter will last until the tranny completely fails, and then i'll have everything rebuilt/replaced.

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