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Ordering Converter Single or Triple plate?

Old 06-19-2005, 03:51 PM
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Was going to order my Vigilante 3600 Converter here soon, was wondering if it is worth it paying $165 extra to get the tripple plate converter vs the single plate. I plan on using some form of power adder maybe a year or so down the road but just wanted to hear your opinions. I get free Re-Stalls for 2 years! Thanks
Old 06-19-2005, 05:45 PM
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If you want to lock it at WOT then get the triple
(or more). If you're going to let it unlock like the
stock tunes do then you aren't going to exercise
the capacity (though towing might). Some folks want
to lock it at the top of 3rd so they can finish in 3rd
at a higher trap, not shift to 4th. With the 3.23 gears
you're not likely to top out 3rd in the quarter mile,
without -mondo- power adder and big base HP as well.
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I might be trapping at 130 + someday, but I was just trying to be ahead of the clock by ordering it ahead of time when I need it
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I'm also debating the clutch. Would the triple plate be able to hold 750-800 lb ft from a turbo'd 355?
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i know for a fact it will hold 775lb ft
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is that 9.5 or 10.5
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get the triple. It is cheap insurance...
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PI vig 3800 multidisc...I believe thats 9.5"
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Originally Posted by cablebandit
PI vig 3800 multidisc...I believe thats 9.5"
You can actually get the Vig Multidisc in 9.5 or 10.5........

9.5" lock-up 2004R, 700R4, 4L60E, 4L80E
Multi- Disc 3 plate
2400-6000 RPM's

10.5" lock-up 2004R, 700R4, 4L60E, 4L80E
Multi- Disc 3 plate
2400-6000 RPM's

9.5" lock-up 2004R, 700R4, 4L60E, 4L80E
Multi- Disc 5 plate
2400-6000 RPM's



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I would go Multi Disc Right of the bat...Its not that more expensive and it gives you more compatibility
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Ok then multi disc it is!
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I have the triple disc 10.5 inch 2800 vig in my truck has 200miles on it now and just starting to play with it and wow is all I can say, this thing is the sh_t. really locks tight. Like it.


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