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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 02:06 AM
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Have a 99 Trans Am / Auto w I believe the 4L60E it has a 3600 Stal and im wondering if theres anything i can do to tighten the stal up.. Heard there was with some special fluid or something.. Anyone kno about this..??? Thanks
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:36 AM
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What gears do you have? If you have 2.73s or even 3.23s it'll feel alittle loose. ( my 99 came with gu2=2.73s) A set of 3.73s will tighten it up alot. It's really the only way...When installed, either increase line pressure with a tune, or install a shift kit.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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I believe the rear end is completely stock, which Im not to thrilled about but I will get there eventually.. So whats that the 273s..???
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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2.73s are the shittiest gear ratio you can have. GMs pitch for a gas friendly ls1..I ditched mine as soon as I bought the car for 3.73s. Made a huge difference..Really woke the car up.. It "feels" like you pick up 40hp, throws your head back in your seat. Essentially your tires spin faster.
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Originally Posted by justin hover
2.73s are the shittiest gear ratio you can have. GMs pitch for a gas friendly ls1..I ditched mine as soon as I bought the car for 3.73s. Made a huge difference..Really woke the car up.. It "feels" like you pick up 40hp, throws your head back in your seat. Essentially your tires spin faster.
Agree, except I ditched mine for 3.42's and have been very happy with them. I hated and planned to get rid of the 2.73's the day I bought the car - even with the stock converter. Some guys are fine with it, but I can't imagine driving around with a 3600 stall and 2.73's.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Tell me about it I def dont like it.. lol Guess I have a few options ill be looking into.. Thank you both
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