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Old 07-30-2012 | 07:15 PM
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Default 4L60E (LS1) Super Street Fighter 3500 RPM Torque Converter a good daily driver stall

Im looking to buy this stall for my 01 camaro z28 a4 would this be a good daily driver stall
Old 07-30-2012 | 07:34 PM
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I have a yank ss3600 in my dd with a 228R cam. You have to get used to it at first, but it's definitely fun to drive. I say go for it!
Old 07-30-2012 | 08:02 PM
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Should be fine with a set of 3.73's or higher.
Old 07-30-2012 | 09:00 PM
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^Agreed shouldnt be a problem if everything is in good condition.
Old 07-30-2012 | 09:38 PM
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I have heard that the tci converters are repurposed cavalier converters with the ring gear welded on...it's not billet like yank and other higher end converters...just thought I'd post the info I have found, I wouldn't think the tci one would be bad if the Power levels are up there
Old 07-30-2012 | 10:26 PM
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I used to have a Vigilante 3200 in my 1996 LT1 .. with 3.73 gears, motor was pretty close to stock & it would 60' in 1.60 ....

I had a Dana 36 but it only lasted 4 months, & went to a Dana 44 with the same 3.73... I liked the way the Vigilante worked on my 96, now with my 05 I still have the stock converter because I'm hearing the rear is the weak spot.. So my 60' now is only 1.86 but my 05 with just a tune by Cartek and KOOKS headers has run 11.98 in very good air @ Englishtown NJ
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Originally Posted by njmaster
I have a yank ss3600 in my dd with a 228R cam. You have to get used to it at first, but it's definitely fun to drive. I say go for it!
Sid you need anything for the the 3600 ? Trans cooler ? Or program ??
Old 06-05-2014 | 04:24 AM
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I wouldn't think the tci one would be bad if the Power levels are up there
Old 06-05-2014 | 07:35 AM
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TCI is pretty much the worst choice. Not saying some people don't have luck with them, but there are much better options out there.
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Originally Posted by Brandonls1
Sid you need anything for the the 3600 ? Trans cooler ? Or program ??
Yes a trans cooler in mandatory, and a basic tune to remove torque management is a good idea.
Old 06-05-2014 | 11:58 AM
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The lockup clutch is weak. The efficiency peaks about
95% going by slip data but does so pretty high in RPM.
Cheap is the Streetfighter series' main virtue. Do not
expect it to be your last converter, they are not that
durable and damn sure don't like "funny" ATF like Trick
Shift.
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Originally Posted by lq96.0
Im looking to buy this stall for my 01 camaro z28 a4 would this be a good daily driver stall
Nope. I had one and it was terribly loose, a real slush box. I ran it with a 3.42 rear/
In contrast the Yank SS3600 I have now is much tighter and as zillions of members here will say, perfect for a daily driver.
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Originally Posted by Brandonls1
Sid you need anything for the the 3600 ? Trans cooler ? Or program ??
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
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