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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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I recently traded my vig for a TCS 4200 stall with a 2.85 STR.. It's got all the billit internals etc.. I'd like to know where you guys and gals stall them.. Also please tell me your best 60' times and ETs and mph.

I tried launching at 2000rpm and ran a 7.34, I tried 2500rpm and got a 7.28.. On my last run I stalled it to 3000rpm and blew the ET Streets away..

Where have you stalled it for best results?

For those of you that have switched to Yanks, how much of a difference have you noticed? I've heard certain models of TCS are comparible..

I was getting 1.60 60' times and running 17 psi..

I was tagging the rev limiter on the 2-3 shift and shifting at 6600rpm.. So i think there is more in it..

Any input from TCS owners is welcome..

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TSC 4200 info: 1.58 60' stalling around 2200 rpms, so try slightly over 2k. All around it was a great converter, but I did end up going with a Yank and you can see from my sig that it outperforms the TCS where it counts: on the launch!

Hope this helps
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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What was your STR on the TCS 4200 you had? How was your MPH? in the 1/8 Thanks

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TSC 4200 info: 1.58 60' stalling around 2200 rpms, so try slightly over 2k. All around it was a great converter, but I did end up going with a Yank and you can see from my sig that it outperforms the TCS where it counts: on the launch!

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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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What was your STR on the TCS 4200 you had? How was your MPH? in the 1/8 Thanks
2.7 str i believe

1.582 - 60'
7.456 - 1/8
90.90 - mph
11.777 - 1/4
113.63 - mph

This was on BFG DR's in +1500 DA weather. It was a great converter and did me very well, i was really disappointed to see TCS go under, but that that is the way it goes...and now I have moved on to BIGGER and BETTER things and am very happy.
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Ever try to flash it?
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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I launch mine at 2400. I have 2.73's so that might not help you much. My best 60' is a 1.66.
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I have the TCS 4200 in my stock internal bolt-on car and have cut a best of 1.49 and a average 60' of 1.51-1.52. I like to leave in the 2200- 2500 area sometimes more. I had a Yank 4400 before(broke the hub), and the TCS 60's just as good as the Yank and seems to be more efficant up top.
I would love to try another PT-4400, but I will be changing my set-up soon and don't want to spend the money on another verter. Overall I'm happy with the TCS 4200 performance, it's been in the car for almost a year now.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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though TCS is no more..some of people who were fortunate enough to get one are some of the fastest f-bodies around ecspecially N/A

I myself runs one as well, Mike kleman..Now Tim Jewel is knocking down numbers and theres few others as well...Its only ashame that family own businesses go bad sometimes...Derek made kick @zz converters without a doubt..
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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Derek had good intensions, to bad his father didn't. It's ashame things worked out the way they did !
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:53 AM
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I have a TCS 4400 and i have not been able to take it to the track yet I need to get some ET streets and see what she will do. I have 2.73s right know and nittos still get roasted. Can't wait to get it to the track, but my 60's won't be anything great due to the worthless track prep
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ewww... lose those gears with that 4400 its probably a 4800 with that and a heavy car!
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I picked up .465 adding a TCS 3500 2.5 str (replaced stock)... on a H/C motor! I like the product....how it will deal eith the twin turbo is a different question. Glad i got the Kevlar.
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Yeah, it knocked my 2.09 60 to a 1.74

Derek should show his face doing this again, any outstanding issues could quickly be absored into his new biz! He was on the cutting edge, just looks like he want a little to far with experimenting near the end...
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