Hello guys So Going to upgrade my torque converter , Have a 99 LS1 Camaro Z28 Auto, have about 55k on the motor..
Mods: UD Pulley, Lid, Long Tubes, 3" Full Exhaust, 160 thermostat, & 100 Wet Shot.. Trying to get a good Torque converter for daily use.. Maybe hit the track once every 2 weeks or so.. Bust mostly freeway rolls... I will be getting my car tuned along with the converter... Any suggestions on brand and stall? Trying to stay under 3000 stall ... And I will be getting Drag radials for the back.... $$ is some what an issue but for the brand quality I don't mind paying the price tagg

 

Under a 3000 stall isn't really worth it to most people. What gears do you have?
Most people will say go no lower than a 3400 stall.
Picking a converter can be complicated because there are so many technical specs which feed off each other and can change things. For example, a lower STR won't hit the tires quite as hard as a higher STR but the lower number maintains multiplied torque longer than a high STR would. Higher STR also means the converter will feel looser (looseness also depends on gear ratio and stall speed).
I'd say get a high quality 3600 stall. I recommend FTI, Yank, or Circle-D. They're all great. FTI specializes in more custom spec'ed converters.

 

Ok I get we're your coming from, yeah I'm super confused in what to get.. I have stock gears.. What I listed is what I have everything else is stock.. I do have future plans for a mild Cam, but I'm talking about like a year from now...
So do you suggest calling one of these company's and asking them to make a specific converter for my setup? I'm thinking about maybe circle D..

 

Yes definitely call and talk to the experts. Chris @ Circle-D is great with customers and questions. The best way to reach him would be to go to his site www.circledspecialties.com and fill out an "Ask Chris". I was looking at his 245mm Pro Series single disk converters for the 4L60E which are designated as 1C, 2C, 3C, etc fro different stall speeds but he also has a B line at least so he has a lot more than what is showcased on the site.

 

Yes, I would love to help....

Our 278mm 3000-3200 is my first suggestion. This is our entry level converter for a DD F-Body. It will work well in your setup, but to really see what your car can do our 245mm Pro Series will really rock. So it really depends on your goals and budget. Be glad to talk the options over with you, phone or email works for me....

Chris

 

SS3600 from Yank would be my suggestion. I'd call Dave up and pick his brain about your combo and see what he suggests.

 

Yes I have a friend of mine who has past history with them and they are satisfied with what he get in return over all...
Thanks for your answers and time.. Might end up going with them..

 

Ok, but I heard that the higher the stall the worst it is to spray.. Especially from a roll race

 

Hey Chris thanks for your reply, yes I'm actually looking foward into being a happy customer from you guys. I'm not made out of money but I would be willing to pay the price for something that is worth it.. I have about $500-$700 to spend on a converter.. I'm looking for something that can be daily driven, go to the track once a month and mostly Roll Races.. And of course something that is Nitrous friendly... My Far FaR future upgrade plans are Cam and 3.73 gears. But these upgrades will probably be like a year from now.. When I can I contact you by phone? Thnx

 

If you are doing roll racing I would highly suggest a Yank 4000, that will keep your RPMS up where you need them.

 

4000, humm would make sense but is that nitrous friendly ? But that means I won't have no power under 4000 rpms right?

 

Since you said you want to do a cam and 3.73s a 3600 should be great with that combo. The gears will tighten up the feel of the converter.

 

But won't be planning on installing those 2 mods untill like a year or more from now

 

Its fine, I'm doing the same thing. Converter end of next month, rear w/ 3.73s and cam next year.