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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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finally got around to installing my 3600 stall converter this weekend...

all i can say is WOW, its a completely different car and comes out of the hole like a raped ape and is a hell of a lot more fun to drive!

i noticed that at 60mph on the highway that it is running around 2500rpms, would that make it a non lockup? it seems to always be slipping..any thoughts?

anyways, i just wanted to express my excitement! although the gas mileage is suffering! lol
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Sounds like it's not locking at hwy speeds. That usually can be corrected by tuning.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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yeah it definitely needs a tune, its hitting the rev limiter at wot too..
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enjoy it man i wanted a bigger one a few weeks after i got mine in
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aww man I cant wait to put one in my SS.
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yeah you need a tune. mine locks up at 50 mph down to 1600 rpm. and hitting the rev limiter is called "stall wall". needs tune.
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Mine did the opposite before the tune. It would WOT shift way early.

Maybe it's just my shortbus 98 PCM
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enjoy man. i love throwing revs while driving slow. people think i have a 6 speed ha ha
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Get that tune and you'll notice the higher shift extension too. Stalled auto is fun.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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thanks guys....its having a lock/unlock issue also that i researched to find as a misfire/stall lock problem that i need to tune out as well...
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I cant wait to get one
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I cant wait to get one
Yea and go ahead and start saving for some tires too

Right after you put it in it is hard to resist the urge to light'em up on a daily basis Trust me
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