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I want to buy a Torque converter for 2002 Ls1 camaro. What do i need to look for in a torque converter. What is stall speed. Thanks for any help.
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How much will it cost to get a torqe converter installed. How much time will i loose off my 1/4 mile time?
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This thread will most likely get moved to the automatic section. You'll get all your answers there.
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Originally Posted by FireSilverLullaby
I want to buy a Torque converter for 2002 Ls1 camaro. What do i need to look for in a torque converter. What is stall speed. Thanks for any help.

Best thing to do is go to the Fuddle Racing converter or TCI web sites. There is a lot of information regarding converter selection on either site.
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Originally Posted by FireSilverLullaby
How much will it cost to get a torqe converter installed. How much time will i loose off my 1/4 mile time?
All depends on what you want or plan to do with your car? A daily driver? Drags alot, things of that nature. That will help you to decide Stall range and STR.

You can pick up a TC from the sponsors list for anywhere from 500 to 900 bucks.

I would just install it yourself. Pretty simple work. I have heard anywhere from 250-500 or so to have it installed.

1/4 miles.. well, anywere from .4-.6 usually. Also depends if you can hook or not .. so, with that said, get some better tires after the install. Also, look into a tranny cooler (24K B&M cooler seems to be the norm). For a piece of mind thing, I would install a Tranny Temp. Guage as well. Just to monitor the temps.

Hopes this helps a little.

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Now I'll chime in. Make sure you get a cooler, no need to fry your trans. The higher the STR (Stall Torque Ratio) the harder it will be on your tires. Get some Drag radials and a stall of at least 3000. Also look at Yank if your pocket allows it and get a tranny tune to adjust shift points and to delete torque management. Good Luck.




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