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Old 09-08-2010, 11:38 PM
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It looks like circle d is a really good company and from what I have read so far I am seeing that everyone with one likes it. one question I have is do I need a tune with a 3200 converter? If so, why? No big deal j/w if I will need one or not. I would also like to hear from anybody who has a circle d 3000-3200 stall to see what your 60 fts are and what you gained in the 1/4 mile? Also how high can you actually stall it just sitting there with your foot on the break and the gas?
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Your gain in e/t and 60' times will be dependant on how much traction you can get. A converter is not going to help traction.
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yea I have dr's for that problem lol
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You can't go wrong with Circle D Specialties converters. A 3200 stall should knock off a 1/2 a second on average. That's a pretty tight converter, but very streetable and will still make a huge difference in the seat of the pants meter You should not need a tune for it, but every car is a little different. Those sluggish dead spots will be gone after you get it installed.

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Originally Posted by TXCAMSS
You can't go wrong with Circle D Specialties converters. A 3200 stall should knock off a 1/2 a second on average. That's a pretty tight converter, but very streetable and will still make a huge difference in the seat of the pants meter You should not need a tune for it, but every car is a little different. Those sluggish dead spots will be gone after you get it installed.

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Listen to this guy..

I have a 3200 stall, and i need to have certain codes deleted. My car ran like crap. It was already tuned also. As soon as i got the codes deleted my car drives perfect.
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Go 4k, trust me on this.
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Nah I don't wanna go that high. I wanna leave the line harder and keep my rearend with me lol.
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Autos dont break rear ends. Well very rarely. Mine lives well on DRs.
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How many miles does ur rearend have on it with the 4000 stall?
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Go 4k, trust me on this.
that. i had a 3200 and it was boring compared to my 4k.
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A question for the 4000 guys... Obviously the power off the line is better for the 4000 but how is the top end efficiency of the 4000 compaired to 3200?
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Originally Posted by senicalj4579
A question for the 4000 guys... Obviously the power off the line is better for the 4000 but how is the top end efficiency of the 4000 compaired to 3200?
I had 4C and now run 2B 3000 Circle-D cause the 4C was just way to loose around town. The 2B does pull harder on top end, not much, but I noticed it immediately after swapping the two converters.
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i have a 4c and am happy with it. its looser then stock yes but its nothing crazy, you know you have a stall... moderate throttle going up decent sized hills is usually 2500 rpm unlocked in town. heavy throttle goes above 3000 easy but you also accelerate quickly. Im getting a 1.68 60' on a lowered suspension with et streets. Looking back at my hptuner logs i am getting some wheel spin off the line so that 1.68 could probably be a 1.63-1.65. Shifts never go below 5000 rpm
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Originally Posted by senicalj4579
A question for the 4000 guys... Obviously the power off the line is better for the 4000 but how is the top end efficiency of the 4000 compaired to 3200?
personally thats where i can really tell the most difference. pulls alot harder. it keeps the rpms up in the powerband more.
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So what is it inside the torque converter that makes your shift extension higher? The stator or what? I just don't get how that works. Is it the same thin that makes it stall higher?
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Anybody know ?
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Dude that **** is black magic. Let them do the dirty work. You just enjoy the ride.
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Go 4k, trust me on this.
He's right. I wouldn't waste your time with a 3200 unless MPG is a major concern.
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i have the 3-3200 in my car right now it is a nice converter but i cant wait to go bigger



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