New Torque Converter for engine swap?
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New Torque Converter for engine swap?
Hello!
I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 liter motor and automatic transmission. I am swapping the old motor for a newer 4.7 HO, so the torque converter is exposed. The Jeep has 180k on it and the transmission was making an odd, swooshing noise when I pulled the motor.
Do I need a new torque converter given the mileage and the odd noise? If so, do I need the one to match the HO engine or would the regular 1999 4.7 converter do the job?
Thanks in advance!
I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 liter motor and automatic transmission. I am swapping the old motor for a newer 4.7 HO, so the torque converter is exposed. The Jeep has 180k on it and the transmission was making an odd, swooshing noise when I pulled the motor.
Do I need a new torque converter given the mileage and the odd noise? If so, do I need the one to match the HO engine or would the regular 1999 4.7 converter do the job?
Thanks in advance!
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In my opinion, replace it. The weak link is the lock-up clutch. The swooshing sound COULD be a blown stator which could cause lack of off-the-line acceleration, or seeming to lack power. It's a good investment. I would also change the filter and clean the pan.
I don't believe you'll need anything more than a standard OEM replacement convertor.
I don't believe you'll need anything more than a standard OEM replacement convertor.
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