Torque Converter Gone Bad

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Oct 8, 2003 | 11:40 AM

abcx09t

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From: Ebony, VA

Car: 1987 IROC-Z; 2012 Ford Raptor

Engine: Modified 350

Transmission: 700R4

Torque Converter Gone Bad

How (or is it even possible) can a 1-year old Transtar 2000 torque converter go bad after 2000 miles and a little racing?

Thanks,
Scott

Oct 8, 2003 | 11:55 AM

91wtROH17's

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Car: 91Z

Engine: 355/afr/sr/lpe219

Transmission: built 700R

Oh it is definetly possible!!

My first TCI went in a week!!

Oct 8, 2003 | 08:11 PM

abcx09t

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Car: 1987 IROC-Z; 2012 Ford Raptor

Engine: Modified 350

Transmission: 700R4

TCI

Was a new one too???

Oct 9, 2003 | 07:11 AM

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Car: 91Z

Engine: 355/afr/sr/lpe219

Transmission: built 700R

New, straight from them!! They replaced it though. This one has been fine for 3 month's so far.

Oct 9, 2003 | 11:38 AM

abcx09t

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Car: 1987 IROC-Z; 2012 Ford Raptor

Engine: Modified 350

Transmission: 700R4

Bad TC

What was broken on it?

What were the symptoms that made you think it failed?

Thanks,
Scott

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