Application: A604 (40TE, 41TE, 41AE); A606 (42LE) Subject: A604/ 606 Converter Upgrade (Page 1 of 2)

8380 Tiogawoods Drive Sacramento, CA 95828 ph 800.852.3351 fx 916.681.7710 WWW.PDQPARTS.COM

PDQ introduces a new converter series to update the A604 and A606 for 3.3L, 3.5L and 3.8L engines.

New Products

SHD (Super Heavy Duty) series Part# Application 980-SHD A604 3.3L, 3.8L Offset & Even Spaced bolt patterns 803-SHD A606 3.3L, 3.5L Offset & Even Spaced bolt patterns

Features & Benefits 1) 2) 3) 4) Updated Steel Cover - Eliminates Cracking & Pad Leaks Updated Steel Clutch Piston - Eliminates Piston Distortion Bonded Clutch Lining - Enhanced Lockup Durability Updated Stator Thrust - Prevents Premature Ware

The SHD series eliminates the two major weaknesses of the large diameter A604 & A606 Chrysler converters: leaks caused by cracked converter covers and distorted lockup pistons due to pressure spikes.

OEM designed covers develop cracks around the mounting pads under normal driving conditions. ATF leaks through the cracks resulting in a comeback. We use a redesigned steel cover to eliminate this weakness. The steel cover has 8 bolt holes so that it will fit the early offset bolt patterns and the late even spaced bolt patterns.

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2002 PDQ Automatic Transmission Parts, Inc.
NPA0302-1

8380 Tiogawoods Drive . Sacramento California . 95828

ph 800.852.3351 fax 916.681.7710

Application: A604 (40TE, 41TE, 41AE); A606 (42LE) Subject: A604/ 606 Converter Upgrade (Page 2 of 2)

8380 Tiogawoods Drive Sacramento, CA 95828 ph 800.852.3351 fx 916.681.7710 WWW.PDQPARTS.COM

An upgraded steel piston eliminates the negative effects of a spiked pressure lockup apply. The SHD converters have a heavy duty steel lockup piston that will not distort from high lockup pressure spikes.

New Products

Apply psi. 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Pump RPM Increased TCC Activated TCC Off (TCC Off) Erratic high line pressure during torque converter apply will deflect the lockup piston (refer to ATRA Bulletin #429) . A deflected piston is distorted by high line rise (120-140 psi) and results in a series of failures: the clutch lining fragments and clogs the filter and lube circuits causing planet drive train failure; the piston contacts the converter cover thus generating metal particles which will clog the valve body; code 38 (TCC control) is generated.

OD, idle

Piston Dishes

Updated Steel Piston (Eliminates piston distortion)

OEM Stamped Steel Piston (Distorts under pressure spikes: piston forced against cover)

Note: These units are not available for the 974/ 975 style 10 converters. However, the
small diameter converters are not prone to develop cracks around the mounting pads or lockup piston distortion.

2002 PDQ Automatic Transmission Parts, Inc.

NPA0302-1

8380 Tiogawoods Drive . Sacramento California . 95828

ph 800.852.3351 fax 916.681.7710