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Old 07-14-2004, 03:09 PM
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I was looking at a TCI or Midwest TC. What are the pros and cons?

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Old 07-14-2004, 03:44 PM
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im very happy with my MW.i read alot of good things about them and theyre priced right.
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MW 3400 TC 2.0 STR with hayden cooler and 275/40/17 nitto DRs
result was 12.5@107.1.8 60' WTF!
not exactly a ringing endorsement.

I've seen more consistent results from TCI than Midwest.
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DITTO, I had tci for 3 plus years and have had great results. TCI puts some good 60ft down.
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granted i have a vig, but i definately back TCI and there product. if your really skeptical you can ask the colonel. he swears by these converters!


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tci and kevin winstead will stand by his products and usually help u out on a restall
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I've noticed that the TCI3000 & 3500 show gains in trap speed (more efficient) vs. Midwest. Midwest TCs are about the same price as TCI3500. TCI3000 is less expensive! TCI is the best bang-for-the-buck, IMHO.
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Originally Posted by MARKSZ71
tci and kevin winstead will stand by his products and usually help u out on a restall
I've seen Kevin on here regularly and would choose a TCI over a midwest because of that.
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
not exactly a ringing endorsement.

I've seen more consistent results from TCI than Midwest.

ive only made two passes under not the best of conditions.i also learned later i wasnt launching my car properly.whatever.

theres no doubt i have more in it and it runs a ton stronger.


im sure theres better converters out there but MW are good for what they cost.
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Thanks for the endorsement Ragtop.

Bill, Just let me know if I can be of any help to you.

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TCI here.
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Between those two I would also have to say TCI
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I have had no complaints with my Midwest on my old car, didn't really get any track passes with good tires. Nuked my Kumhos, dropped .2 in the 60ft and gained .2 overall. With traction I'm sure that's good for atleast .5 off.
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Does anybody have a website for Midwest?? I losted it...
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Originally Posted by flyinZ
Does anybody have a website for Midwest?? I losted it...
http://www.hpaparts.com/default_main.asp

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Would there happen to be a direct website to Midwest?? HPA is just a dealer...I need to get ahold of Midwest for a restall,etc...
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Originally Posted by flyinZ
Would there happen to be a direct website to Midwest?? HPA is just a dealer...I need to get ahold of Midwest for a restall,etc...
HPA is the only seller of MW that I could find when I was looking a few months ago. I would call HPA.

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