I was just wondering how many of you decided to install your own converters? I am thinking of getting a vigilante with around 3400 stall.

any tips on the install? pics? is it hard to get the converter ALL the way into the tranny? (isn't there a way to make it too far out if not fitted in properly?)

I installed my slp longtubes myself (and my lucky wife helped HAHA) So I can't imaging a converter being much worse.

 

quite a few people here have swapped converters in their driveways, I'm sure they will reply soon.

moving this post to the Drivetrain section

Tony

 

How to Install a Torque Converter in an LS1 F-Body

 

It's a job you can do yourself.Helps
if you have dropped A/T's before,just
pull up one of the write-ups for
a refresher <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> Have some patience and
go for it. You'll like the result's
and great way to improve car yourself

 

I believe the hardest part for me was actually dropping the tranny. Doesn't help that I only weigh 105lbs. but with a few pry bars, it came right off and then I dropped it down with a jack. Putting the converter on was really easy. Mine just slid right in. After having to go by the parts store 3 different times, the install still only took 4 hours.

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Can I remove the trans without removing my cat back and y pipe? (slp longtubes)