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Mar 26, 2011 | 01:48 AM

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stall converter questions

I know im not a newb on this website but i am a newb with automatics. I rescently got me a T/A to DD to keep the miles off my z06... Im looking for a torque converter for my 98 trans am A4 2.73. I want to order an at least 3400 stall to wake my car up a little, and yes im giving ebay ones a chance... can get a 3600 for 325 shipped there...

I just have a question, will i have to tune my car after i install the stall? If yes, then Would a simple "diablow" sport tuner would do the trick? Thanx.

Or is it just "plug N Play" ??????

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Mar 26, 2011 | 12:41 PM

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Your just asking for trouble

Mar 26, 2011 | 12:47 PM

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We have our 278mm option for DDs. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions....

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Mar 26, 2011 | 04:59 PM

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Go with Circle D over Ebay. About the same price and you get a good piece of mind IMO. With a 3200 or so a tune is not required but definitely makes the car drive better.

Mar 26, 2011 | 06:02 PM

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i went cheap on my first TC. ill never do that again.

Mar 26, 2011 | 06:11 PM

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Do not go cheap on tc.
Go ptc,yank,circle d,fti...did I forget any?
Dont go any less than 3600 and get a tune

Mar 26, 2011 | 06:47 PM

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Feel Free to call me a n00b all you want!!! but what is a stall converter?. I have a a4 transmission & just wonder what all these stall converters that everyone keeps talking about..

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Mar 26, 2011 | 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by senicalj4579

Do not go cheap on tc.
Go ptc,yank,circle d,fti...did I forget any?
Dont go any less than 3600 and get a tune

vigilante, did you mention them?

Mar 26, 2011 | 07:06 PM

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Feel Free to call me a n00b all you want!!! but what is a stall converter?. I have a a4 transmission & just wonder what all these stall converters that everyone keeps talking about..

while others can explain better im sure itll help keep your car in its power range and remove dead spots. im sure youve noticed at certain speeds when you go WOT it feels sluggish around 30-40 MPH.

but they really help you launch harder. especially with sticky tires. best mod you can get for an auto car by far imo.

Mar 26, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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vigilante, did you mention them?

Add Vig to the list

my bad

Mar 26, 2011 | 07:13 PM

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I once met a old wise man and he told me to "look to the north young grasshopper, look to 12 o'clock, and there shall be a search button to make n00b wise"
Or you can just use google

I knew that, (in fact I have googled it before) I just wanted one of you guys to briefly tell me what it does in reference to our cars.

Mar 26, 2011 | 07:14 PM

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while others can explain better im sure itll help keep your car in its power range and remove dead spots. Im sure youve noticed at certain speeds when you go wot it feels sluggish around 30-40 mph.

But they really help you launch harder. Especially with sticky tires. Best mod you can get for an auto car by far imo.

thanks man! Just what i was looking for!!!

Mar 26, 2011 | 07:58 PM

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i went cheap on my first TC. ill never do that again.

Tell me why, did it damage your transmission?

Mar 26, 2011 | 10:19 PM

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Tell me why, did it damage your transmission?

i didnt get the results i expected and it was poorly designed. it started to leak after awhile too.

i recommend getting a name brand. itll pay for itself.

Mar 26, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by senicalj4579

Do not go cheap on tc.
Go ptc,yank,circle d,fti...did I forget any?
Dont go any less than 3600 and get a tune

I have heard Neil Chance makes some damn good converters as well.

Mar 27, 2011 | 06:07 PM

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I run a Neal chance Badd A$$ stalls. I have also ran the PerformaBuilt in my 4l60e.

Mar 28, 2011 | 09:01 PM

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I've read that running 2.73s with a stall can be harder on your trans since it requires more out of the car to get it rolling, takes longer to get through the gears and has to rev longer. You may want to consider a tranny cooler, a new flexplate, and a tune as well. It starts to add up, but you gotta do it right.