Tranny pump question

[QuickWE4]

Guys -

I'm posting thi here hoping to get some more responses - tranny forum doesn't seem to get a lot of traffic.

If I do a Performance trans converter (2800 rpm), is one of Bruce's pumps absolutely required or is it just extra insurance? Last time I went down this road, some recommended the pump while others did not. My mod money is a little tight right now, and some of Bruce's prices have gone up, so I'm trying to stretch my dollar.

Is the pump needed or will the stocker do?

It's a garage queen of a car - sees some light cruising and occasional stop light racing.

TIA
Rich

 

[turbodave231]

If your trans is shifting OK, you can assume your pressures are good and the pump is healthy. It would be a good idea to install a shift kit, hardened stator support shaft, and new pump seal in your pump while you have the trans out. Niether is very hard, but not a job for a novice .

Dave

 

[QuickWE4]

Thanks for the info Dave.

Yeah, I had already planned on the shift kit, but I'll also take a look at the other things you mentioned.

Rich