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Old 08-31-2013, 05:56 PM
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Has anyone swapped their stock converter for a higher stall unit? I have a 2013 with a 6.2 and was curious if a higher stall would knock any time off my 0-60. I am getting ready to add an airaid mit and get a tune. Also, does the tune need done after a converter swap?
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A looser converter will help all around as far as e.t goes
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Any ideas on what would be a good converter. It's a daily driver and sometimes tows a 4000 lb camper so I was thinking just a slight stall increase?
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You should talk about your needs and goals with chris at circle d specialties.
I daily a 3000 stall and it was one of my first mods other then a tune. And yes you'll need a tune after thw swap
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what are your plans leave it stock or cam and heads later on. if your leaving it stock probably 2600for 2800 triple disc circle D, Yank, or PI are all good. your going to like it
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Indeed^ I wouldnt go over 3000.
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3000-3200 is great for a DD even if it is stock. My 5.3 was fun with a 3200
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I have a great converter if interested for sale.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...3400-a-520672/
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Thanks for the input guys. My plans for the truck are headers, tune, airaid mit and converter. Later on it may see a 100 shot. My biggest concern is when it's got a trailer hooked to it and if i'm going to get it too hot towing. The truck seems like a converter would wake it up a little.
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Converter will really wake the truck up

I would suggest a tru cool 40k to keep transmission temps down


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