Info needed on stock 1993 L torque converter
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Fast64Ranchero
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There is a higher factory stall that works, I think it is from a Expedition. These trucks really like more stall, I'd use the higher factory stall.
here's link to a converter thread: https://www.nloc.net/vbforum/showthread.php/229339-Converter-question?highlight=navigator
according to this you might possibly consider a circle d 2400 stall 11" converter for a little over $400. thread is from nov 2017 so don't know if price would still be about the same.
according to this you might possibly consider a circle d 2400 stall 11" converter for a little over $400. thread is from nov 2017 so don't know if price would still be about the same.
Mavguy92
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I got it off a ford wholesale parts dealer on eBay for $175 and it’s got a $50 dollar core charge, so it would have actually been $125 bucks, but I kept my old converter instead of shipping it back, just in case I ever find a use for it or someone on here who may need one, one day.
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DrFraZZy
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Hello Mavguy92, Sorry for bumping up an old threat. I wanted to see some real world experiences on the navigator converter; since I see you mention, you installed it.
There was only part number mention but nobody really talks about if they were happy with their converter purchase. I would assume, the navigator converter was the best bang for your buck as it is close to factory stall but a little looser which is good for heavy trucks. Any insight or feedback would be great!
Mavguy92
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Yes, I’m very happy with it, I feel like it gave me exactly what I was looking for a budget converter that feels much better than stock but not too loose where it takes some of the joy out of cruising around town. I don’t have anything negative to say, I’m sure it’s not the same performance as say a circle d or anything but At the cost I was willing to sacrifice some performance. I don’t have no crazy fast truck, just a few bolt ons.
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Now I'm wondering if I should search a cheaper option like this or just do with Circle D or PI. I'm doing convertor and valve body and that's basically is for mods
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DrFraZZy
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Thank you! I appreciate the real world answer and results.
scott sanderson
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I have a stock converter with about 50k on it, sell cheap but shipping would hurt coming from AK, replaced it w/circle D years ago.
How do you like your circle d? Im considering looking for some black Friday deals. Stock truck, staying that way but also want to do punisher valve body. I know literally nothing about this stuff so I am afraid to pull the trigger on anything. I still plan to drive it regularly and preferably somewhat comfortably. Any recs on one so I can just search for that specific convertor.
scott sanderson
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I would do the valve body first and see how you like it, I wished i would have got a higher stall in my converter(a little tight) I shut off the OD when I'm cruising in the 35mph range it seems to shift in and out to much.
That's not a terrible idea. I need to have rear main seal replaced so I kinda thought while that's going on I'd have them put a converter in...
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scott sanderson
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If you don’t have a very big cam shaft there is no need for a high stall converter, but if in the future you plan on a cam swap then I would choose a 2600-2800 Circle D. Still has good drivability on the street, I think I paid about $900 for mine.
Zero plans for a cam. Your recommendation would be forget the TC just do valve body and I'll be happy with that? Just got a little pep and not ruin driving it through town?
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