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Old 04-02-2008, 03:06 PM
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I am thinking about a budget Trailblazer torque converter in a street car behind a LS1 has anybody done this mod and run the car hard? I am just wondering how these hold up to a good thrashing.
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I sell a quite a few of these, but I do modify them. I have not had any problems that I know of, and they perform great for an economical stall. I sell them for $350 modified to Circle D Specs.

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What do you do to them after you get them? Thanks in advance.
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what do you mean real hard? real hard to me is redline neutral drops and dropping it into reverse going 30mph.
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What do you do to them after you get them? Thanks in advance.
I'm curious too..
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We replace the clutch material with a "Spun Wound" from Raybestos, better than the OEM Woven material. We tweak the insides for a little extra stall and STR and then TIG weld for strength. They typically stall 28-3000, and work great for a DD.

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TTT, old thread I know.... But can I run that converter behind an LT1 in a 4L60 in a 1993?
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No, it only fits an LS1. I do offer a reworked Grand National converter for the LT1's.

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What's the stall speed?

Thanks... I also see that you are close by.
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They are about a 25-2700. We are on the NW side of Houston. Give me a call for any questions.

713-895-8834

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PM sent circle D


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They are about a 25-2700. We are on the NW side of Houston. Give me a call for any questions.

713-895-8834

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Originally Posted by ls2pontiac
what do you mean real hard? real hard to me is redline neutral drops and dropping it into reverse going 30mph.
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How would the trailblazer converter work in a lighter car around 2900 w/driver?

Thx.
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