Gen 1 compatible torque converter?

[ybakos]

Hey drivers,
I've decided to investigate a transmission repair on my Gen 1. Do ya'll know a good way to source a Gen 1 torque converter, or if the Gen 2 happens to be compatible? Thanks for any tips.

 

[plh]

Hey drivers,
I've decided to investigate a transmission repair on my Gen 1. Do ya'll know a good way to source a Gen 1 torque converter, or if the Gen 2 happens to be compatible? Thanks for any tips.

Depends on the year. Assume you have a V6? IIRC after 1990 the TC was a lockup unit - needs to be matched to a lockup transmission. KM148 aka 03-72 aka AW372 vs. AW372L (lockup) aka 03-72L (lockup). The Gen 2 3.0L V6 until '96 also used the AW372L renamed as the V4AW2 - I have one of these (labeled V4AW2) on my shop floor (from a '93) that I would certainly sell. If you have a 4 cylinder, the V4AW2 would fit with a bellhousing swap. I also have the required bellhousing sitting on a shelf.