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Finally installed my Circle D 3000rpm TC

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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Default Finally installed my Circle D 3000rpm TC

Well as the title says,
Had a few issues first time around going to install this thing , everything is just peachy now. Buddy at local dodge dealer had the tranny dropped and reinstalled in less then 3 hours so for all those guys worried about this being a hard job its actually really easy to do with regular tool set. (Although having a hoist makes life a hundred times easier)
I went with the 258mm PRO II 2800-3000rpm stall Single Disk
First impressions,
WOW !
Feels totally different, does take a little more throttle to bring speed up under normal driving but I'm sure Ill adapt to that quick.
Second
WOW !
This thing hole shots like a bat outta hell now !
I have no hard numbers to back anything up but I'm willing to bet it was good for about 0.5-0.7 or more off my 0-60 time..
With my heavy Cooper Zeon LTZ tires (53lbs each) and 3.55 diff I had trouble chirping the tires on a hard launch with the OEM Converter. Now I can roast them all the way through first gear and often find myself chirping the tires on normal acceleration by accident This is in a Loaded 2011 Crew Cab Sport 4x4 mind you.
Chris @ Circle D has been an absolute pleasure to deal with, has taken care of me every step of the way through this and highly recommend his products based of the awesome performance but even more so, the incredible customer service..
Anyone debating this mod or looking at mods similar in price range, DO THIS MOD. Its very streetable and the grin factor is off the charts every time you mash the go fast peddle !
 

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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:13 PM
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The higher the stall speed, the more slipage... sorry but i`m not a fan of slipage. It will also hurt your mpg numbers as well. Higher stall speeds are harder on the transmission & driveline. But in the end result, if YOU`RE happy with it, thats all that matters.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by LU229
The higher the stall speed, the more slipage... sorry but i`m not a fan of slipage. It will also hurt your mpg numbers as well. Higher stall speeds are harder on the transmission & driveline. But in the end result, if YOU`RE happy with it, thats all that matters.
Also worth mentioning that you now have the ability to tow/haul much less - if at all.
 
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I Tow absolutely nothing and never plan to.
I haul in the bed probably 700lbs every 4-5 days no big deal.
And to me my smile factor is worth every nut and bolt that breaks.
Slippage hasn't been an issue so far. Temps are right on OEM levels and full lock up on the highway.
Guess haters gonna hate huh ?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 02Regcab
I Tow absolutely nothing and never plan to.
I haul in the bed probably 700lbs every 4-5 days no big deal.
And to me my smile factor is worth every nut and bolt that breaks.
Slippage hasn't been an issue so far. Temps are right on OEM levels and full lock up on the highway.
Guess haters gonna hate huh ?
No hate was mentioned... its your truck, your money, do what ever you want to it. I was just simply explaining why i wouldnt be a fan of what you did.
 
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