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Jan 2, 2004 | 06:17 PM

NHRASE00

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From: Columbus, OH

Asking for trouble?

I've got a 2000 Trans Am A4 with 3.23 gears w/ nittos out back. With a cam and bolt-ons I put down 373 rwhp/369 rwtq. My transmission is completely stock and I was thinking about a 3500 or so stall with a 2.0 or higher str. Does anyone think I'de be pushing the limits of the stock tranny and I'de break something? TIA

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Jan 2, 2004 | 06:36 PM

01Z0H6

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From: Hideaway Tx

I too have the 323's & am considering this Tq Conv.
Add 123K on my stock tranny. Hmmm, wonder if i am asking for trouble? Mine is driven daily, fluids changed religiously.
Good luck.

Jan 2, 2004 | 06:43 PM

BlackWS602

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From: Temple, TX

With good track use, i'm sure the tranny would eventually give up. But i honestly wouldn't worry about it too much.

Jan 2, 2004 | 06:54 PM

NHRASE00

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The car is only driven on the weekends and it only sees the track maybe twice a year.

Jan 2, 2004 | 11:56 PM

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From: Troy, AL

423 RWHP, 3.23s, and a 4000 stall here. Knock on wood but it's still performing flawlessly after ~29,000 miles (9K at the current power level) and several mid and low 11 second 1/4 miles passes.

The tranny has a TCI shift kit, a TCI tranny cooler, and F-type fluid. That's it.

Jan 3, 2004 | 12:06 AM

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From: mansfield ohio

Asking for trouble? You did that when you went to this website

With every mod i make i know im reducing the longevity of my car, but I, like everybody else on this site I cant stop

By all means get the converter you will wonder why it wasnt your cars first mod. IMHO
I see you live in columbus have you been on COFBA.org its the columbus
F-body club. Great bunch of guys