> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jamie C
>
> Well I was about to put my rebuilt engine back in then decided to replace
> the torque converter on the 189,000 mile transmission while the engine is
> out. It's a 4X4 so removing the trsanny would be a hassle (compared to a
> 2wd) if the tc needed replacing. The tranny seemed to work Ok for a high
> milage engine but perhaps a new TC, adjusting the bands and maybe even a
> shift kit will give new life to the tranny and enough time to save up for
> a
> new one. Anyways...I want to get the right TC for this truck so my
> questions
> are:
> It's a '96 OBD II so it has the 46RE, correct?
> Is that the same as an A500 or A518?
> I see it has the 90 degree bolt pattern and 122 teeth
> Anyone happen to know how many splines? I tried counting but got cross
> eyed
> :)
> Also, since there's a small splined shaft and a large splined shaft that
> go
> into the TC, which one is referenced when talking about the spline count
>
> This website lists a bunch of different options for TC's for a '96 5.2 TC
> which is why I need to be sure to figure out the right one I need without
> having to ask the parts kid to figure it out for me!
> P.147 in the link below lists the different ones (from this company) that
> are available. Can someone help me figure out the right one?
> http://www.kingomatic.com/documents/PK%20Torque%20Converter%20Catalog%20Ma
> y%202011.pdf
>
> Thanks again!
> James
A '96 Dak 5.2L should have the 46RE trans. That is the electronic version
of the hydraulic 46RH/A518. All of these are derived from a 727
torqueflite.
It should have a lock-up converter (that's why you have two sizes of
shafts). A non-lockup trans has just one splined input shaft.
The bolt pattern on the converters changed during '96-'97 from the old,
traditional, offset pattern to a 90 degree pattern. You can verify which
you have by measuring the distance between each bolt hole. If one distance
is longer than the others it's offset.
Your stock stall speed should be around 2000 rpm. When my engine was nearly
stock I used a TCI 2400 stall. Drivability was indistinguishable from
stock but the track ET was a little better.
You might take a look at what TCI has to offer today. www.tciauto.com
Another source that got good reviews in Mopar Action magazine was Phoenix
transmissions. http://phoenixtrans.com MA used one in their project
Scat Dak '96 Dakota.
Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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