Help me with my converter purchase!
05-30-2013, 02:57 PM
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Help me with my converter purchase! So I am going to buy a Yank SS3600 stall converter tomorrow and spoke with someone over at Calspeed in regards to it. He recommended that I get a trans cooler, shift kit and possibly a tune. I want to get it all done right, so does anyone know where I can get a good trans cooler or a shift kit for a decent price? Also, my car has been acting sluggish. For instance, when I put it in reverse, the rpm's drop to were the engine almost wants to shut off. Also happens when I put it in drive. I figure a good tune would fix it? I am possibly thinking about a mail order tune to help fix this. I am somewhat of a budget, any input will be greatly appreciated!
05-30-2013, 05:56 PM
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With any high stall converter, a cooler should be considered an absolute necessity. I don't know what model works well in a 4th gen, but hopefully someone else will post the known solutions.
A tune should also be considered an absolute necessity.
A shift kit is optional. While the Transgo HD2 is a good/best shift kit at $80, a trans shop will probably charge you 3 hours labor to install it.
You would get a lot of benefit from just a .500 boost valve which costs $25 and takes barely 5 minutes to install (after the pan is off). For a pre-2005 trans, the Sonnax 4l60E-LB1 (.490 boost valve) is the best choice.
Note that your shifts will feel much softer with a high stall converter, even with a shift kit installed.
If when you ever have your trans rebuilt, have the full HD2 shift kit installed, high RPM springs and all.
Your near-stalling probably is not related to the transmission. It is likely an engine sensor. There is a slight chance that the lockup clutch is dragging due to a bad converter (which you are replacing) or a leak in the trans valve body, which can be fixed without removing the trans.
A tune should also be considered an absolute necessity.
A shift kit is optional. While the Transgo HD2 is a good/best shift kit at $80, a trans shop will probably charge you 3 hours labor to install it.
You would get a lot of benefit from just a .500 boost valve which costs $25 and takes barely 5 minutes to install (after the pan is off). For a pre-2005 trans, the Sonnax 4l60E-LB1 (.490 boost valve) is the best choice.
Note that your shifts will feel much softer with a high stall converter, even with a shift kit installed.
If when you ever have your trans rebuilt, have the full HD2 shift kit installed, high RPM springs and all.
Your near-stalling probably is not related to the transmission. It is likely an engine sensor. There is a slight chance that the lockup clutch is dragging due to a bad converter (which you are replacing) or a leak in the trans valve body, which can be fixed without removing the trans.
05-30-2013, 10:33 PM
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Dont need a shift kit, a competent tuner can get your shifts right. If/when you open your trans, that would be the time for the shift kit. As for a cooler the B+M 70264 is a great entry level plate cooler with everything you need to install it.
06-02-2013, 06:41 AM
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I have a Hayden 30k gvw cooler plumbed in series after my in radiator cooler (BeCool rad). I shoehorned it in front of the AC condenser. Im pretty happy with it, temps stay 20-30 degrees below engine coolant (160 t stat) the hottest trans temp I have seen is 186 with the ac on and 100 degree heat. 36-3800 stall on mine.
That said, my radiator has much more capacity than OE so YMMV. If youd like a couple of pics let me know. It doesnt fit great, but it works well and is out of sight.
That said, my radiator has much more capacity than OE so YMMV. If youd like a couple of pics let me know. It doesnt fit great, but it works well and is out of sight.