Converter question
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Converter question I have an 01 z28 with 2.73 rearend gears. What i need is a converter with about a 3500 stall. What would you recomend ? Do i have to reprogram the pcm ? How would this effect my gas milage ? In all honesty i know nothing about converters.
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
TCI SF3500, Yank SS3600 (I think thats right), Vig3200
You don't have to reprogram your PCM, but it would help. Something that removes torque managment, lets you set shift points, firmness, etc.
I found in town mpg down maybe 1 or 2, just take it easy. Highway, saw no change because the converter stays lock, just like stock.
You'll need a cooler, a must have for sure. If you don't beat on the car hard it will hold up. What I mean is don't hot lap more than two passes, let the car cool down, etc.
With 2.73s you will feel looser than a 3.23 geared car. I had a Yank ST3500 w/ 3.23s and found it very drivable so I wouldn't think 2.73s would be that bad. Plus you get used to it quick (I did anyway).
Oh yeah, your car WILL run like a scalded dog afterwards, at any rpm range. No more dead spots, etc.
You don't have to reprogram your PCM, but it would help. Something that removes torque managment, lets you set shift points, firmness, etc.
I found in town mpg down maybe 1 or 2, just take it easy. Highway, saw no change because the converter stays lock, just like stock.
You'll need a cooler, a must have for sure. If you don't beat on the car hard it will hold up. What I mean is don't hot lap more than two passes, let the car cool down, etc.
With 2.73s you will feel looser than a 3.23 geared car. I had a Yank ST3500 w/ 3.23s and found it very drivable so I wouldn't think 2.73s would be that bad. Plus you get used to it quick (I did anyway).
Oh yeah, your car WILL run like a scalded dog afterwards, at any rpm range. No more dead spots, etc.
Originally Posted by chris-camaro-ss
I read in a magazine with ls1 do's and dont's and it said not to remove the toqrue management, sure it gains you a tenth but it can mess up the tranny.
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From: Alexandria, VA
Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
Those are good choices shown. The Vig 2800 might be a better choice than a Vig 3200 if you are just starting out and have never driven a high stall converter before.
Good luck to ya!
