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Oct 28, 2003 | 02:11 PM

Brandon_TA

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Torque Converter ??

With the Mods I have listed below, Do I need a Torque Converter, i hear people talking about them all the time. How much will it help as far as H.P., and what kind of money are we talking about? Where can I find one for a good price?
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Oct 28, 2003 | 02:19 PM

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It will lower your HP, but make your car ET much better. Get at least a 3500 stall. It will drop your times by .5 or better. TC can be installed with any mods or even a stock car and it will help tremendously.

Oct 28, 2003 | 04:05 PM

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Ditto , what he said up above.

Oct 28, 2003 | 06:29 PM

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Yes also you need a Shift kit and a tranny cooler, I got my setup for 730 bucks from TR, this dosent include install. Its worth it.

Oct 28, 2003 | 07:11 PM

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I have a TCI 3500, I am very pleased, it will loose some power so get one w/ good efficiency (sp). Well worth it though

Oct 28, 2003 | 07:49 PM

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I got the same 1 too the TCI is ur best bet

Oct 28, 2003 | 08:18 PM

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All A4's need a bigger converter then what they come with from the factory. I would not give a second thought about getting a Yank converter. The price is well worth it. If you want the best go with the best. I have not had any experience with a TCI but they are a good converter for the price and from one of my friends that had one and also from what people say, you won't be dissapointed with a TCI.

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Oct 28, 2003 | 11:27 PM

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A converter should be the first mod for an A4. Get one!

Oct 30, 2003 | 06:24 PM

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Or, you can get a custom Midwest Converter made for your mods for about $450. They will build what you want.

Oct 30, 2003 | 09:18 PM

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I would go with a Yank and you don't need a shift kit. You will need a trans cooler though.

Oct 30, 2003 | 11:20 PM

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How do you get the idea that you dont need a shift kit with a Yank? Not tryin to flame but ive never heard this before.

Oct 31, 2003 | 12:32 AM

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You don't NEED a shift kit with any converter, but it's never a bad idea to get one.

Oct 31, 2003 | 12:36 AM

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Ditto what OcatneZ28 said. You don't need a shift kit for ANY converter...but I sure like 'em!

Oct 31, 2003 | 05:07 AM

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I will say it again..... "GET A TC"

It will be like a hole new car to you

I have no complaintes about my VIG 3600, but what ever TC you decide on make it atleast a 3500

Oct 31, 2003 | 08:29 AM

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Anything under 3500 stall will leave you wishing for more. Do it right the first time.

Yank SS 3600
Vig 3200 (stalls 3600-3800)
TCI 3500
All three are outstanding.

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