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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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I am planning on getting a converter in the future, I was wondering, with headers, true duals, lid, filter, pulley, 3.73's, which would be a good streetable converter, that would drop about .5 tenths in the quarter? I recently posted a question similar to this but that was without some of the mods. I am thinking along the lines of 3000 to 3200? Whatcha think? Thanks ahead!
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 12:18 AM
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Bigger, yet I don't think a converter will drop .5 sec all by it self? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Go with a 3600 or 3800. I got a 3600 vig if want to buy one.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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yes a converter is known to drop .5
a vig3200 is a perfect street converter. (a vig3200 i more like 3600)

A TCI3500 is also a very good converter for the money.

A vig3600 may be a little to much to consider streetable. you could get it re-stalled tho

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsTaJay
yes a converter is known to drop .5
a vig3200 is a perfect street converter. (a vig3200 i more like 3600)

A TCI3500 is also a very good converter for the money.

A vig3600 may be a little to much to consider streetable. you could get it re-stalled tho

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my vig 3200 true stalls at 3800 rpm. it launches hard as all hell and has excellent street manners. it doesn't feel like driving a stocker but its not sloppy and annoying either. i highly recommend it for a daily driven type car.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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What about the TCI SSF3500?
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 98Redta
What about the TCI SSF3500?

very good converter for the money. defintely best bang for the buck.

just type in the search TCI 3500. tons of info on this converter



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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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depending hoq much you are gonna drive it i think the vig 3200 is a good choice
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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I will drive it everyday.
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cant beat TCI SSF3500 for the money and the service in a lightly modded car. You will see .5 ET gains easily with traction
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