weight stock torque converter ?

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Feb 1, 2017 | 11:35 AM

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weight stock torque converter ?

hi guys

can anybody know who much weight STOCK torque converter for 4l60e gto 2004 ?

or what the better weight for aftermarket torque converter ? ( gto 550hp )

Feb 1, 2017 | 11:36 AM

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The weight reduction for aftermarket converters usually come from the smaller diameter size

Feb 1, 2017 | 12:19 PM

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Stock is around 50ish, usually aftermarkets are around 35 or so.

Feb 1, 2017 | 02:47 PM

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Old pic of a 3400 stall i used to run vs the stock converter. Just to give you an idea of size difference.

Feb 1, 2017 | 02:50 PM

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With no fluid in the converters the 11" factory 4L60 converter is 42lbs.

It varies on the manufacturer of the converter but most 9.5" billet 4L60 converters are in the 30-32lb range if they're utilizing a billet lock-up piston like we do in our builds.

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Feb 1, 2017 | 03:58 PM

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^^^thats correct, the 50lbs I was thinking about was the truck converter.

Feb 1, 2017 | 09:11 PM

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Every bit of 50lbs compared to the truck one!
This is a 80E tho

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Feb 2, 2017 | 04:21 AM

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The stock converter with fluid can anchor a small boat, that's all you need to know. A good lightweight efficient race converter will transform your car at any speed / rpm.