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Thread: Upgrade TD5 Torque Converter with V8 TC and Ashcrofts custom flex plate

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    I went local, and used Torque Converter Technologies in Springvale and then used their recommended auto specialist to service and fit. That way, if anything untowards happened, they would have to sort it out between themselves. With a separate supplier and fitter, if anything goes wrong, you end up with a buggered car, an empty wallet and a big argument on your hands.

    That all said, it works beautifully and with Jose’s tune, totally changes the car. I have had a few TD5 enthusiasts in mine and they have also said how effortless and smooth my car is. They never scream, thrash or rev high, my 4wd Bugatti, as I call it, all torque and low revs. It feels like I now have an 8 gear box with the lock-ups and everyone should get one when their budget permits. Think it was about $2,300 for me all up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    best advice with ---- is,, BE Patient!! he is worth the extra effort... aparently...
    patience
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      the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.



    Nah that ran out long ago .
    I don` care who makes the best excuse but the delays have been going on way to long and into years in fact
    Yes they might be good but there plenty of just as good if not better just look a little harder than Dumb Book .
    You get what you pay for

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    Quote Originally Posted by wechosethegoodlife View Post
    Hi All,
    Been a long time since posted but still into TD5 Disco's after all these years.

    I'm finally ready to try an upgraded TC in my TD5 D2a. Got a 03 D2a TC donor & I saw before Xmas that Ashcroft now sells a custom flex plate that enables the 4 bolt hole TC to be bolted up to the TD5 flywheel. I cannot find it on their website now but they advised they should be back in stock the end of this month so will probably be relisted then. It can be seen on their TD5 heavy duty TC page.

    Seems like a reasonable option rather than modifying the V8 TC. The TC bolts are somewhat more difficult to access

    Has anyone tried this option as I'd be interested in feedback.

    Thanks.
    Sorry to necro this thread.

    2 weeks ago I installed an ashcroft V8 converter into my TD5 disco 2a. I had purchased an ashcroft stage 1 ZF4hp22 and installed at the same time aswell. Ashcroft had already drilled the 28mm hole in the bellhousing to assist in the installation of flex plate bolts, they also supplied a plastic 28mm grommet to close the hole up after installation.

    My experience was that regardless of the 28mm hole, the installation of the bolts is entirely achievable and only made marginally easier by the 28mm hole. I was able to use a 13mm straight ratchet spanner and a pair of extra long nose pliers through the standard inspection port to install the bolts. The 28mm hole allows you to get the pliers out of your vision through the inspection port, but i still found it easy enough to do with all tools through the inspection port.

    The flex plate bolts they supplied however left a bit to be desired, they looked like longer bolts that had been but down to length. I had to run 3 of the 4 on the bench grinder to repair the start of the thread so they would engage with the TC threads. Nothing hard to do but considering bolts can be purchased in that length...

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    I wonder why Ashcroft changed their setup? I have one of their early V8 torque converters for the Td5 in mine from maybe 7 or so years ago which was a direct swap in without such modifications.
    Mine - modified MY03 LT L318 Discovery 2a HSE Td5 15P
    Hers - MY12 L319 Discovery 4 2.7L TDV6
    Dads - MY12 L319 Discovery 4 2.7L TDV6
    Sister-in-laws - MY98 LJ Discovery ES 3.9L V8

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    Quote Originally Posted by twr7cx View Post
    I wonder why Ashcroft changed their setup? I have one of their early V8 torque converters for the Td5 in mine from maybe 7 or so years ago which was a direct swap in without such modifications.
    I'm thinking Ashcroft decided cheaper to send a custom flexplate compared to sending TC both ways especially for OS customers. Makes sense from that point of view.

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