Need some torque converter advice
03-21-2006, 07:49 PM
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Need some torque converter advice I'm building a 80 Malibu that weights about 3100-3200Lbs. Engine is a turbo'd LS1, TH400 and 3.73 gears. The car will see street time as well as the track. This is my first turbo type car and I know i have to get the rpms up off the line for the boost to come up. What size converter would be best? I heard about a Harlan 2 step but am not totally clear what it does or if they are even still available. Just looking for more ideas now.
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03-22-2006, 12:11 AM
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depends on where the torque peak comes in and how much street driving.
I've used J.W. convertors for years and never had a problem. Recently swapped from a TH350 to a TH400 and swapped from a 3400 stall 10" to a 3800 stall 10". not much difference on the street but in 1.52 range on the track for a mild 383 set-up in a 3500 lb car.
Just my $.02, but can't say a bad thing about em!
Derek
I've used J.W. convertors for years and never had a problem. Recently swapped from a TH350 to a TH400 and swapped from a 3400 stall 10" to a 3800 stall 10". not much difference on the street but in 1.52 range on the track for a mild 383 set-up in a 3500 lb car.
Just my $.02, but can't say a bad thing about em!
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03-22-2006, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 80superbu
I'm building a 80 Malibu that weights about 3100-3200Lbs. Engine is a turbo'd LS1, TH400 and 3.73 gears. The car will see street time as well as the track. This is my first turbo type car and I know i have to get the rpms up off the line for the boost to come up. What size converter would be best? I heard about a Harlan 2 step but am not totally clear what it does or if they are even still available. Just looking for more ideas now.
Thanks
Thanks
03-22-2006, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ty_ty13
9'' ATI converter.... call john lane at ATI he can build you one
