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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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Think I'm getting a tci converter. Help deciding between 3, 3.5, 3.8, 4, or 4.5? Everyone tells me something different. Here's my mods and in the future I think I'll be doing a 100 shot of nos. Please help I need to order this!

Engine:
346 c.i. LS1 V8
RMS Stage 2 Heads
Comp Cam .222
" " Chromeoly Pushrods
ASP Pulleys
Rollmaster Dual Roll Timing Chain
Yella Terra 1.7 Roller Rockers
Hypertech 160' Thermostat
Taylor 10 m.m. Plug Wires
LS1 Edit and Dynojet Tuned

Intake:
SLP Air Box
" " Mass Air Flow Sensor
" " Bellows
K&N Filter
LS6 Intake
RMS Ported Throttle Body

Exhaust:
Jet Hot Coated Headers
" " Y-Pipe
" " Exhaust

Transmission:
A4 Rebuilt with Shift Kit
Vigilante 3200 Stall Converter
B&M Supercooler

Rear End:
3.73 GM Motive Gears
TA Performance Rear End Girdle

Suspension:
SLP Tower Brace
Eibach Pro Kit

Other:
Drilled & Slotted Rirotors
18x9.5 Y2K Vette Wheels
285-35-18 Nitto NT555 Extreme Performance Tires
Stull Black Billet Grille
Clear Corners by Afterthoughts Auto
Painted Headlights
Hidden Wiring Mod
Window Tint
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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why not just keep what u got? is it a daily driver? a 3500 or 3800 are very streetable and the STR's aren't too high, but you may want to consider a lower STR converter with a shot of funny juice. you can always get a custom one.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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Worm, sent you a PM with some contact info for help at TCI. Hope it helps. Cheers !!!

Jim C.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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My tranny blew and the verter is shot or I would keep it!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Streetability is an issue as well!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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I don't know which one is best, but I can tell you what's happening with my 3000, so far...

1.84-1.85 60' times on bfg dr's.
12.1x @ 113mph on 392rwhp.
16 mpg driving it hard, around 18 mpg driving it gently.
3.42 gears.

I plan to spray mine eventually too.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 07:26 AM
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CMKworm,
If you don't mind a loose feeling converter, I like the idea of a 4000 stall converter for your car. It'll be more agressive than the 3200 that you have now. Or, if you want to save some money, you can just send the Vig to me and I'll fix it for you.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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Where can I buy a 4000?
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Originally Posted by CMKworm
Where can I buy a 4000?
Directly from Kevin !

http://www.tciauto.com/tci.htm
TCI Automotive® • 151 Industrial Drive • Ashland • MS • 38603 • US • 1-662-224-8972
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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That's right. You can get one directly from us at TCI (662)224-8972 or you can buy through one of our LS1Tech sponsors.
Kevin
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CMKworm
Think I'm getting a tci converter.
I've tried most of em, so if you haven't yet decided, call Marv at A-1 and ask him to spec and sell one to you.
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