cha1nz1535

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I want to buy a torque converter. Im thinking about getting a tci with 3500 stall. Is this a good choice? What else will i have to do or buy once i get the TC like a tranny cooler? Also how much is it to install one of these bad boys?

spare tire

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Nope, A stall is one of the best mods you can make to an A4. Deff. do a transmission cooler. Also do the install yourself and save some $$$ for more mods.

chrs1313

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i dont think his question was wether a converter was a good idea... his question was is this a good choice? There are many opinions about converters, if you are looking for bang for buck get a fuddle or tci, if money in not an option and you want something better get a vig or yank...

john5632

cooler is a must(I have tci34-3800stall).

Joel_SS

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If you go TCI make sure you get the one with the billet front cover

1BADTALS1

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stall was the best mod i did and cost me 200 to have it put in

radz282003

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I think TCI has a Super Street Fighter that I have read good things about. I believe TCI flashes about 3-400 RPMs than they are rated. That' s a good start, I think, because it seems most people think they started with a TC that was too small.

Definately get a cooler.

You can do it yourself, although, it is a pain without a lift.

cha1nz1535

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alright thanks for the input so far guys!

Another newbie question. What exactly is a tranny cooler? And how much does it cost.

blkbird_WS-6

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http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=3&pcid=175

There you go.

cha1nz1535

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Haha thanx alot

02NBMFormula

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might also consider a shift kit because the shifts will feel slow after the t/c is installed

blkbird_WS-6

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No problem.

cha1nz1535

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ne input on what kind of shift kit?

BlackHawk T/A

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The only newbie mistake here is to mod the hell out of the car BEFORE changing out the torque converter.

1nicet/a98

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The only newbie mistake here is to mod the hell out of the car BEFORE changing out the torque converter.


^ agreed, Getting a torque converter is one of the best mods for an a4

1nicet/a98

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oh one more thing...that tranny cooler is the way to go

RevGTO

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A Transgo shift kit will also help prolong the life of the torque converter clutch, which is important if you have a TCI.

CrawlinWS6

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I ran the TCi SSF3500 for over 2years. I dropped 5 tenths off my time. Thumbs up for a great stall!

blkbird_WS-6

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My buddy uses a TransGo shift kit on his stalled A4 with no problems. I think he also has a "deep" tranny pan, along with the cooler and stall. So far, so good with his setup.

SSPEEDY

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Do the stall and cooler at the same time. I'd also do a deep pan, not so much for a cooling effect but more so for ease of changing your fluid.

Stall was one of my first mods. lid, cutout, pulley then stall.