New converter - street monster..
06-17-2014, 08:31 PM
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New converter - street monster.. Hey guys-
My car is not a track car. Just not my thing, but I do enjoy having a quick car.
The car is not a daily driver either. It's just a pretty weather toy, but I would like it to be reliable.
Current mods:
Fast Toys Ram Air
LS1 Motorsports Lid
Ported TB
LS6 Intake
PowerBond UD Pulley
TR224 112LSA Cam
Texas Speed Stage 2.5 5.3L heads
XS Stainless Long Tubes..
Off Road Y
GMMG exhaust
Vigilante 2800 stall
Stock GM 3.42 rear end
So.. I'm going to be picking up a PTC converter. They're local and I've seen great things from their units..
I'm thinking about going 3800 or maybe even 4000..
Anyone think this is a bad idea for a street only vehicle?
My car is not a track car. Just not my thing, but I do enjoy having a quick car.
The car is not a daily driver either. It's just a pretty weather toy, but I would like it to be reliable.
Current mods:
Fast Toys Ram Air
LS1 Motorsports Lid
Ported TB
LS6 Intake
PowerBond UD Pulley
TR224 112LSA Cam
Texas Speed Stage 2.5 5.3L heads
XS Stainless Long Tubes..
Off Road Y
GMMG exhaust
Vigilante 2800 stall
Stock GM 3.42 rear end
So.. I'm going to be picking up a PTC converter. They're local and I've seen great things from their units..
I'm thinking about going 3800 or maybe even 4000..
Anyone think this is a bad idea for a street only vehicle?
06-17-2014, 09:12 PM
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I have a similar setup and do take my car to track 6-7 times a year. I currently have a Yank SS3600 and also have a 3.42 rear. Even though Yank is typically described as tighter than others on the street, it is too loose for me and my next converter will be in the 3000-3200 range.
I know that 80%+ of poster will disagree with me and like their 4000 stalls, but there you have my opinion which is really just a personal preference.
Now if I had a 3.73 rear I would likely be happy with the 3600 stall and indeed many other members here like their 4000 stall with their 3.73 rear.
I know that 80%+ of poster will disagree with me and like their 4000 stalls, but there you have my opinion which is really just a personal preference.
Now if I had a 3.73 rear I would likely be happy with the 3600 stall and indeed many other members here like their 4000 stall with their 3.73 rear.
06-17-2014, 09:38 PM
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Opinions are what I'm looking for, good to hear yours..
My Vig is a 2800, but it's "supposed" to be more like a 3200 from what I understand. I don't mind it one bit, so I sorta think I'll be able to handle the 3800..
My Vig is a 2800, but it's "supposed" to be more like a 3200 from what I understand. I don't mind it one bit, so I sorta think I'll be able to handle the 3800..
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I just put a built 4l60e and ptc 4500 in my bolt on trans am and I love it. It is a hair loose even with the 4.10's but wot makes up for any part throttle looseness, it moves damn good. From a dead stop it will flash to about 5000 and the shift extension is around 5600-5800 with the trans shifting at 6200.
I had a ss3600 in my last camaro with 3.42's and that was a pretty tight setup very easy to drive around town. If this car is a weekend cruiser like you said I think 4000 min. I talked to lane over there, he was real helpful.
I had a ss3600 in my last camaro with 3.42's and that was a pretty tight setup very easy to drive around town. If this car is a weekend cruiser like you said I think 4000 min. I talked to lane over there, he was real helpful.
