what converter for my setup!
what converter for my setup! ok so here is my car and mods.
01 z28-stock 241 heads and stock ls6 manifold
headers, ory, catback,
lid, ported tb
free mods
3.42 gear rear from a 6 speed car
stock 4l60e trans
stock suspension
tuned by me with hp tuners
removed some weight and the car is a stripper model... weighs 3225#s with 3/4 tank of gas
currently on a 150 shot with a nitrous outlet plate...
and using mt et street radials
car had some issues with fuel up top in third gear so best pass was a 11.58 at 112, but prior runs had a 120 trap... basically stock fuel pump couldnt keep up. (has a racetronix and hotwire in it now) best 60 ft was a 1.88
im looking for a converter on a budget. i cant really spend $1000 on a converter for it... the car goes out maybe once a week and makes it to the track maybe 3 times a year. i still want it to be a lock up converter tho just in case i go on a little drive with it here or there... but this year the car only saw 1100 miles so far and its about to be parked for the winter.... so i wanna get the most out of it as possible for a new converter but would like to stay in the cheaper price range for one.
I was thinking the circle d 278mm hp 3200 rpm stall...
let me know what you guys think
01 z28-stock 241 heads and stock ls6 manifold
headers, ory, catback,
lid, ported tb
free mods
3.42 gear rear from a 6 speed car
stock 4l60e trans
stock suspension
tuned by me with hp tuners
removed some weight and the car is a stripper model... weighs 3225#s with 3/4 tank of gas
currently on a 150 shot with a nitrous outlet plate...
and using mt et street radials
car had some issues with fuel up top in third gear so best pass was a 11.58 at 112, but prior runs had a 120 trap... basically stock fuel pump couldnt keep up. (has a racetronix and hotwire in it now) best 60 ft was a 1.88
im looking for a converter on a budget. i cant really spend $1000 on a converter for it... the car goes out maybe once a week and makes it to the track maybe 3 times a year. i still want it to be a lock up converter tho just in case i go on a little drive with it here or there... but this year the car only saw 1100 miles so far and its about to be parked for the winter.... so i wanna get the most out of it as possible for a new converter but would like to stay in the cheaper price range for one.
I was thinking the circle d 278mm hp 3200 rpm stall...
let me know what you guys think
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
First of all, LEARN the price of converters before continuing to post how much they cost. The SS line from Yank is listed at around $725 on their website. I called up Dave at Yank, picked his brain for a while, decided on an SS4k, then told him I needed a good deal on the converter, and could he throw in a free T for the old lady. Well, Dave came through, and although I won't go into specifics of it, I was happy and so was the old lady. And besides, how could you not like a woman that wears a shirt with the logo "Yank it, and get off quicker."
Seriously, you get what you pay for with converters. With the $700 billet front converters, they start with a huge billet piece of steel. Its then carved down by CNC machines. These machines I would estimate cost around 100-125 thousand dollars. You are getting a beautifully crafted piece built to take care of business. Food for thought.
Seriously, you get what you pay for with converters. With the $700 billet front converters, they start with a huge billet piece of steel. Its then carved down by CNC machines. These machines I would estimate cost around 100-125 thousand dollars. You are getting a beautifully crafted piece built to take care of business. Food for thought.
i know all the process that goes into making one. i know how they are machined and what machines it takes to do it because i am a x machinist. but like i said its a budget built car. yes you get what you paid for. so basically everyone is on yanks nuts around here. which dont get me wrong i would love to have a nice yank converter. but from what i have read circle d makes some bad *** converters as well and im sure there are other options besides just yank with their 700-800 dollar converter. yeah its 725 on their website plus shipping. i was just rounding it off... better to figure high then low. and they go as high as $945 on there. like i said im doing a budget build and see the circle d converter being a good piece for $400
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
I think that Circle Ds budget converter may be a good option for you, Yank may have one similar as well I'm not sure. For all I know you were talking about a TCI or Revmax or some ****. You really didn't specify. That being said, I would choose a site sponsor for a converter bc IMO we have great converter/trans sponsors here in this section. But, I still say if you can hold off and spend $700 instead of $400, I think you'd be happier in the end.
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Yeah sorry I didn't see the 278 mm or whatever, obviously indicating we are discussing a non-billet unit. You obviously have your mind made up, so I don't really see the point in this thread at all honestly. Unless of course it was titled simply "Only experienced with circle D 278mm come in" You aren't looking for generalized advice, so I don't know why the intro post is the length of a book.
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You get what you pay for. I have had my fair share of things that were not expensive that has worked great don't get me wrong. If I were in your shoes, I would just wait and save up for the converter you want, not the one you are gonna settle for. Think about future mods. Oh and if you do put a stall in the car, its highly recommended that you put a cooler in it....Just my $.02
You can't go wrong with the Circle D,Yank or the Vigalante. However I would wait another month and see if any of these companys is going to throw a Christmas Sale!! It's about that time of year and I'm sure you could use the savings.
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I got a FTI and it's great, paid $695 shipped for it. I've heard good things about that Circle D converter for people on a budget. Why don't you give them a call and see what they say? I'm sure they'll be willing to talk to you.
We offer high end converters that are billet front w/ billet pistons that are affordable.
Give me a call at 1-866-726-8358 or pm me.
Greg
Give me a call at 1-866-726-8358 or pm me.
Greg
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I bought the Circle-D 278mm 3200 rpm stall for my having my 4l60e built in July for a nearly stock car. It made a world of difference and appeared to be a well built product. But I'm just another broke ls1 owner with little experience or opinion. . .
I have the same setup you have and was looking for a converter as well. I ended picking up a Vig 3200 from a friend for 100 bucks and sent it off to Precision Ind. for a rebuild that only cost me about 300 bucks. Add another 50 bucks for shipping I got a new converter for around $450. Just my 2 cents
I had the Yank 278mm before. It worked exceptionally well for what it was, and what it cost. I moved up to the Yank SS4000, and haven't looked back. Went from low 1.7 60's to low 1.5's! Well worth it, especially at $675 shipped!!! I'd go with the SS3600 if you're looking to spray it though.
