Your Guide to Summer Towing Torque Converter Repairs & Upgrades
Overheating during warm, summer months is not uncommon with any torque converter – especially if it is being pushed above the OE design specifications. Activities such as hauling heavier-than-rated loads, long-mileage trips, towing campers, boats, and racing at the track put added stress on the torque converter. These, in addition to hot summer temps, can lead to trouble fast.
Check out this list of top repairs and upgrades to ensure your torque converter can handle all those summer adventures.
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Chrysler/BorgWarner A618, 47RH/RE, 48RE (310mm) | |
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Part Name | Part No. |
| Dampered Performance Converter Kit | BW-RK-2A |
| Damperless Performance Converter Kit | BW-RK-3 |
| Front Cover | BW-CC-1 |
| Front Cover | BW-CC-2 |
| Piston Plate | BW-DA-3P |
| Stator | BW-ST-1S |
Chrysler 68RFE | |
Part Name | Part No. |
| Dampered Performance Converter Kit | CH-RK-2A |
| Damperless Performance Converter Kit | CH-RK-6 |
| Front Cover | CH-CC-7 |
| Stator | BW-ST-1S |
Ford 5R110W | |
Part Name | Part No. |
| Performance Converter Kit (6-Stud) | FD-RK-12A |
| Performance Converter Kit (8-Stud) | FD-RK-16A |
| Front Cover (6-Stud) | FD-CC-21S |
| Front Cover (Converts 6-Stud to 8-Stud) | FD-CC-22S |
Ford E4OD & 4R100 | |
Part Name | Part No. |
| Front Cover (E4OD) | FD-CC-12 |
| Front Cover (4R100) | FD-CC-17S |
GM 4L80-E | |
Part Name | Part No. |
| Front Cover | GM-CC-11 |
GM 6L80, 6L90 (300mm) | |
Part Name | Part No. |
| Front Cover | GM-CC-13 |
| Piston Plate | GM-DA-17P |
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