01blownLS1

I have a 2001 trans am A4 , its currently having work done this week.

Its bone stock and im installing a ATI P1SC alky/water setup upgrading my fuel system enjectors pump etc. and im getting a stall converter shift kit and 3.42 gears installed. I will be running street tires until next summer when I can afford a 12 bolt, I think I might break my rear end with my HP on stock end with DR's.

Now I told the shop Its gonna be a Daily driver street car but I want to take it to the track and race it too. so he recomended a 2800 stall converter. from what ive read you think It should be higher? 3200-3500?

let me know what you think

Thanx
shaun

SLP_02_SS

you better get some type of exhaust work if not you will choking the motor

01blownLS1

I was getting all new exaust, Shorrty headers ( has to stay CA smog legal) but several ppl told me its better to spend my money on the converter for now and get that later.

boomcase

My vote is for TCI 3800 converter , but a 3500 may better suit you since you dont have a cam.

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

4000+ converter
Keep the gear you have waste of money if you have to pay for the swap

01blownLS1

ok I called the shop and he just prefers the 2800 himself but saif If i wanna go higher like a 3200 its my choice ill just be driving around at higher RMP's but it will get off the line quicker better ET. but how much quicker will a 3200 get in the powerband than the 2800? Most liley im getting a vigilante 2800 or 3200 I think.

I dont know about a 4000 that seams REALLY high for a D/D

I was getting the gears for $325 installed is it worth it or should I save the cash for something else?

should my next upgrade be exaust? suspension? Rear end, drag radials? Im afraid to get DR untill i get a 12 bolt unless the stock will hold since its a A4 not a M6 it might not be AS bad. this is the first car im seriously modding so any input is appricated. every thing is going in steps as I have money so I cant do it all at once of course.

Ragtop 99

iTrader: (7)

How much power are you going to make? At what rpm do you get boost?

If the set-up is mild, you want close to 4000 stall for best performance. If you are going to run a lot of boost and have it on tap above 3,000 rpm, then a 3500 stall would do.

A Vig 2800 acts like a 3300 stall and the 3200 acts like a 3800.

01blownLS1

Im gonna probly make 450-500 RWHP depending on tune and how much timming/boost i can run when its tuned.

I dunno what RPM ill make boost im leaving all those details to the shop.

Im thinking vig 3200 or PY3500 then? I want it to stay very street drivable and not get to loose but when I nail it I want to be in boost almost instantly.

2MuchRiceMakesMeSick

Have you driven a stall? Because it is a 3600 does not mean it goes to 3600. I have a yank 3600 extreeme and its not bad at all for my DD.

01blownLS1

I have not driven a stall thats why im asking questions Im only going by what the shop told me.

Ragtop 99

iTrader: (7)

A PYE 3600 would probably do nice as would a Yank SS3600 if this is your first stall.