Chrysler BorgWarner

BorgWarner 310mm LU (A618, 47RH/RE, 48RE) Torque Converter

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Performance Converter Kit BW-RK-4

This unit requires the use of Sonnax Smart-Tech® big input shaft kit 22121B-08K.

  • Unit Size: 13.5"
  • Core: Borg Warner 310mm
  • Dampered: No
  • Lockup: Multi-Plate
  • Transmission Unit: A618, 47RH, 47RE, 48RE
  • Clutch Material: HTE
  • Turbine Hub Input Spline Count: 35
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Performance Converter Kit BWFD-RK-1

Requires a furnace-brazed, low stall 5R110W, 6-stud core.

  • Unit Size: 310mm
  • Core: Ford 5R110W, 6-Stud
  • Dampered: Yes
  • Lockup: Multi-Plate
  • Transmission Unit: A618, 47RH/RE, 48RE
  • Turbine Hub Input Spline Count: 23
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Performance Converter Kit BW-RK-2A

  • Core: BorgWarner 310mm
  • Dampered: Yes
  • Lockup: Multi-Plate
  • Unit Size: 13.5"
  • Clutch Material: HTE
  • Transmission Unit: A618, 47RH, 47RE, 48RE
  • Turbine Hub Input Spline Count: 23
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Performance Converter Kit BW-RK-3

Includes Complete Damperless Assembly, Turbine Hub, Piston Seal & O-Ring, Radial Lip Seal, Clutch Plate with internal spline, Clutch Plate with external spline, Front Cover Thrust Washer & Front Cover

  • Unit Size: 13.5"
  • Core: BorgWarner 310mm
  • Dampered: No
  • Lockup: Multi-Plate
  • Clutch Material: HTE
  • Transmission Unit: A618, 47RH, 47RE, 48RE
  • Turbine Hub Input Spline Count: 23
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Performance Converter Kit BW-RK-5

This unit requires the use of Sonnax Smart-Tech® big input shaft kit 22121B-08K.

  • Core: Borg Warner 310mm
  • Dampered: Yes
  • Lockup: Yes
  • Transmission Unit: A618, 47RH, 47RE, 48RE
  • Clutch Material: HTE
  • Turbine Hub Input Spline Count: 35
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Hub Cover MI-HC-Y

  • Material: Plastic
  • Color: Yellow
  • For Hub Dia.: 1-7/8"
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Impeller Hub BW-90-47G

47RH/RE

  • Hub Mount: Flanged
  • Pump Drive Style: Slots
  • Material: Hardened Steel
  • Assembled Height: 1.950"
  • Flange Outer Dia.: 4.120"
  • Height: 2.250"
  • Journal Dia.: 1.875"
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Impeller Hub BW-90-49G

48RE

  • Hub Mount: Flanged
  • Pump Drive Style: Slots
  • Material: Hardened Steel
  • Assembled Height: 1.950"
  • Flange Outer Dia.: 4.120"
  • Height: 2.250"
  • Journal Dia.: 1.875"
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Impeller Hub BWFD-90-1G

Modification required when using in a 47RH/RE application. See instructions for details.

  • Pump Drive Style: Slots
  • Hub Mount: Flanged
  • Material: Hardened Steel
  • Assembled Height: 1.792"
  • Height: 2.250"
  • Journal Dia.: 1.876"
  • Flange Outer Dia.: 4.400"
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Impeller

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Thrust Bearing GM-N-8HLT

  • Bearing Style: Enclosed
  • Material: Hardened Steel
  • Inner Dia.: 2.388"
  • Thickness: 0.272"
  • Outer Dia.: 3.281"
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Shim GM-WS-5

  • Material: Steel
  • Thickness: 0.020"
  • Inner Dia.: 2.385"
  • Outer Dia.: 2.950"
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Shim GM-WS-6

  • Material: Steel
  • Thickness: 0.030"
  • Inner Dia.: 2.385"
  • Outer Dia.: 2.950"
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Shim GM-WS-4

  • Material: Steel
  • Thickness: 0.010"
  • Inner Dia.: 2.385"
  • Outer Dia.: 2.950"
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Stator BW-ST-1S

Low stall

  • Material: Aluminum
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Stator Cap BWFD-WS-1

  • Material: Steel
  • Outer Dia.: 3.600"
  • Inner Dia.: 1.920"
  • Thickness: 0.330"
  • Outer Notch Count: 4
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Support Shim GM-WS-44

  • Material: Steel
  • Inner Dia.: 2.350"
  • Outer Dia.: 3.250"
  • Thickness: 0.010"
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Support Shim GM-WS-43

  • Material: Steel
  • Outer Dia.: 3.600"
  • Inner Dia.: 2.350"
  • Thickness: 0.010"
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Stator Cam (.585" Tall)

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Conversion Spacer GMBW-WS-40

Conversion for BW 310mm LU (A618), GM TH400 (3L80), AT-540 & Buick TH350. Use with GM-R-15 to upgrade OE stator clutch assembly

  • Material: Steel
  • Inner Dia.: 2.350"
  • Outer Dia.: 3.600"
  • Thickness: 0.039"
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Stator Cam GM-R-15

Conversion for Chrysler BW 310mm LU (A618), GM TH400 (3L80), AT-540 & Buick TH350. Use with GMBW-WS-40 to upgrade OE stator clutch assembly.

  • Length: 0.591"
  • Pocket Count: 10
  • Outer Dia.: 3.602"
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Accordion Spring GM-S-2A

  • Width: 0.560"
  • Relaxed Height: 0.240"
  • Relaxed Length: 0.430"
  • Fold Count: 5
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Roll GM-RO-572

10 Required

  • Length: 0.572"
  • Dia.: 0.312"
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Inner Stator Race GM-HR-1

  • Material: Hardened Steel
  • Length: 1.040"
  • Internal Spline Tooth Count: 27
  • Outer Dia.: 2.156"
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Bearing Adapter BW-WA-7

Use with GM-N-8HLT

  • Material: Aluminum
  • Outer Dia.: 3.755"
  • Inner Dia.: 1.720"
  • Total Thickness: 0.470"
  • Functional Thickness: 0.281"
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Stator Cap BWFD-WA-1

  • Material: Aluminum
  • Outer Dia.: 3.600"
  • Inner Dia.: 1.950"
  • Thickness: 0.450"
  • Outer Notch Count: 4
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Stator Cap BW-WP2-OE

  • Material: Plastic
  • Tab Count: 5
  • Total Thickness: 0.490"
  • Outer Dia.: 3.748"
  • Inner Dia.: 1.870"
  • Functional Thickness: 0.490"
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Rivet GM-RV-1

10 Required

  • Rivet Type: Solid
  • Rivet Head: Flat
  • Head Dia.: 0.438"
  • Shank Dia.: 0.218"
  • Length: 0.438"
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Turbine Hub GM-HT-9HS

  • Material: Steel
  • Internal Spline Tooth Count: 23
  • External Spline Tooth Count: 34
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O-Ring GM-O-8V

  • Material: Fluorocarbon
  • Cross Section: 0.103"
  • Inner Dia.: 2.050"
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O-Ring GM-O-12V

Oversized

  • Material: Fluorocarbon
  • Cross Section: 0.108"
  • Inner Dia.: 2.050"
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Radial Lip Seal CH-O-1V

  • Material: Fluorocarbon
  • Housing Bore: 1.066"
  • Shaft Dia.: 0.775"
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Radial Lip Seal CH-O-13V

  • Material: Fluorocarbon
  • Shaft Dia.: 0.785"
  • Housing Bore: 1.135"
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Turbine Hub BWFD-HT-1HS

  • Material: Steel
  • Internal Spline Tooth Count: 23
  • External Spline Tooth Count: 68
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Reinforcement Ring GM-WS-39

BW 310mm LU (A618) and Allison AT 540/545 units require modifications for proper fit. See instructions for details. Turbine stiffener plate, weld-in

  • Material: Steel
  • Inner Dia.: 4.710"
  • Outer Dia.: 6.260"
  • Thickness: 0.420"
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Piston Plate BW-DA-3P

  • Material: Steel
  • Machining Process: Fully Machined Forging

Piston/Damper Assembly

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Damper Spring BW-SD-4

Borg Warner 310mm LU (Chrysler A618, 47RE & 48RE) Inner Spring

  • Wire Dia.: 0.105"
  • Length: 1.800"
  • Outer Dia.: 0.504"
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Damper Spring BW-SD-3

Outer Spring

  • Wire Dia.: 0.187"
  • Length: 1.800"
  • Outer Dia.: 0.900"
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Rivet BW-RV-2

For piston damper assembly

  • Rivet Type: Solid
  • Rivet Head: Flat
  • Shank Dia.: 0.258"
  • Length: 0.615"
  • Head Dia.: 0.500"
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Friction Ring B66230HTS

  • Material: HTS
  • Thickness: 0.066"
  • Inner Dia.: 10.750"
  • Outer Dia.: 12.500"
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Friction Ring B66230HTE

  • Material: HTE
  • Thickness: 0.066"
  • Inner Dia.: 10.750"
  • Outer Dia.: 12.500"
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Friction Ring B66230HTL

  • Material: HTL
  • Thickness: 0.066"
  • Inner Dia.: 10.750"
  • Outer Dia.: 12.500"
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Friction Ring B45230HTE

  • Material: HTE
  • Thickness: 0.045"
  • Inner Dia.: 10.750"
  • Outer Dia.: 12.500"
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Thrust Washer BW-WP-5

  • Material: Vespel®
  • Thickness: 0.092"
  • Outer Dia.: 2.185"
  • Inner Dia.: 1.427"
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Thrust Washer BW-WP-4

OE thickness

  • Material: Vespel®
  • Thickness: 0.062"
  • Inner Dia.: 1.427"
  • Outer Dia.: 2.185"
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Bushing CH-B-2

  • Material: Steel-backed alloy
  • Bushing Style: Precision
  • Housing Bore: 1.609"
  • Width: 0.500"
  • Shaft Dia.: 1.385"
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Bushing CH-B-2X

  • Material: Steel-backed alloy
  • Bushing Style: Finish-in-Place
  • Housing Bore: 1.609"
  • Width: 0.500"
  • Shaft Dia.: 1.364"
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Front Cover BW-CC-1

Diesel applications

  • Material: AISI 1026 steel
  • Machining Process: Fully Machined Forging
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Front Cover BW-CC-2

For Chrysler A618 lock-up applications with the gas V-10 magnum engine

  • Material: AISI 1026 steel
  • Machining Process: Fully Machined Forging
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Hex Head Cap Screw