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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Is there anybody that had a problem with their a-4's after installing a circle D torque converter? im thinking about getting this 3000-3200 stall from circle D http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx but i need to know if anybody had problems with their circle D converters.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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I haven't they are great torque converters.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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I've had them in both of the f-bodys I've owned including my current one....great converters!!!.... I probably will never use another company other than circle d for a converter!!!!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Subscribing. I am looking at getting one at the first of the year. I've heard nothing but good so far, and they have already answered a bunch of questions that I've had. Just interested in reading some of the feedback.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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I love mine and they were very helpful when ordering.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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5c here and love it :-)
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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There are several good converter companys out there, but it would be difficult to find a converter builder that provided better quality, service and price than Circle D Specilaties.

We run them in 3 of our street/race cars.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:34 AM
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Ive been hearing very good thing's about them. im waiting till tax time to order mine and cant wait.
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Circle D converters work well, we've used a bunch of them. If you have a problem with your a4 after the converter install then you most likely either had a problem prior to the converter, didn't add enough fluid back after the converter install, or didn't run a tranny cooler with the converter install.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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4c here and love it.. A converter makes you faster so its obviously going to strain the trans and everything else more. If it breaks build it bigger.. otherwise stay stock. Basically just adding the converter isnt going to break something that wasnt already on its way out. get a cooler, watch your fluid, grab some drag tires and hang on!
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i have one on my th400 and love it. stall speeds were exactly what they were spec'd to be. 1.35- 60'
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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I have run two Circle D converters a 4C+ and a 2C. Both were the best modifications that I made on my build. No trans problems either time with the converter swap.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Thanks for all the Kudos guys, much appreciated.

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 00TAM6
Is there anybody that had a problem with their a-4's after installing a circle D torque converter? im thinking about getting this 3000-3200 stall from circle D http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx but i need to know if anybody had problems with their circle D converters.
Be happy to discuss your options, let me know if you have any questions.

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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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I run one in My 02 Gt. Built motor with a blower. 1.41 60fts on drag radials. Dang good convertor in my opinion
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3200 on my 02 z28 for year and half and about 20k miles. make sure you add a cooler.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Just bought a circle d and I can't wait to get it in. I always do alot of looking before I buy something and I had to buy a circle d from all the good stuff people have said about them.
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I have a circle d 1.66 60' @ 5500lbs! pickup truck
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Circle D it is! i cant wait to get one and have it installed after the holidays!
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Circle D it is! i cant wait to get one and have it installed after the holidays!
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