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Converter + ????
I'm looking into converters to liven up the car. 3500 stall probably. I have the stock 2.73s in it and dull exhaust, thats it. Would it be smart to get a flewplate or shift kit put in while its in the shop?? anything else im missing? thanks
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Just get the converter for now. You are right on with your stall speed selection. You won't need a new flexplate. The performance increase will amaze you. Later if you feel you need a shift kit they are installed with the transmission still in the car so removing the tranny won't be need to be done again.
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if you are thinking 3500...then that really means you want a 4,000. Trust me, you will get bored with it and wish you had a 4000 + converter. I am bored with my 3600 already The converter is also gonna soften up your shift feel. Definetly would not be a bad idea to go Transgo right off the bat. Good luck man
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Originally Posted by HD1911
if you are thinking 3500...then that really means you want a 4,000. Trust me, you will get bored with it and wish you had a 4000 + converter. I am bored with my 3600 already The converter is also gonna soften up your shift feel. Definetly would not be a bad idea to go Transgo right off the bat. Good luck man
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Originally Posted by HD1911
if you are thinking 3500...then that really means you want a 4,000. Trust me, you will get bored with it and wish you had a 4000 + converter. I am bored with my 3600 already The converter is also gonna soften up your shift feel. Definetly would not be a bad idea to go Transgo right off the bat. Good luck man
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Dont get a trans shift kit those are crap, get a tune once you get the stall in and get your shift points set by the tuner, might aswell do gears while its getting tuned also. Im getting a 4400 fuddle stall with 3.73s from my crappy 2.73s and my car has already been tuned and can smoke tires with these crappy gears already so i cant imgaine what it will do with a stall and 3.73s.
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Originally Posted by Z28LS1camaroguy
Dont get a trans shift kit those are crap, get a tune once you get the stall in and get your shift points set by the tuner, might aswell do gears while its getting tuned also. Im getting a 4400 fuddle stall with 3.73s from my crappy 2.73s and my car has already been tuned and can smoke tires with these crappy gears already so i cant imgaine what it will do with a stall and 3.73s.
i really want 3.73s but i dont wanna risk it. thanks man
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it depends on the gears you get, motive seems to be the best next to GM gears. Richmond i hear wine alot, as long as you have the gears set up right and get the whole kit then you will be fine. If you also want you could buy a three series carrier to put in it.
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For now and after reading a LOT of threads, i like the 2.72s. If im gonna upgrade gears im just gonna save up my pennies for a 12 bolt. Im sure that wont be for a while tho. In the mean time, i want my 10 bolt to last so i dont even wanna take a chance.