anyone regret adding a converter to their car?
Originally Posted by blind527
I don't understand why people say your MPG is gonna go down with a stall. I am under the impression that you don't need to hold the brake and stall it up just because you have a stall, you can drive it normally without stalling it.
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Originally Posted by blind527
I don't understand why people say your MPG is gonna go down with a stall. I am under the impression that you don't need to hold the brake and stall it up just because you have a stall, you can drive it normally without stalling it.
It slips under throttle, not just when you brake stall it.
Unless it is locked up in third or fourth it is slipping.
Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
You don't fully understand how a converter works.
It slips under throttle, not just when you brake stall it.
Unless it is locked up in third or fourth it is slipping.
It slips under throttle, not just when you brake stall it.
Unless it is locked up in third or fourth it is slipping.
Originally Posted by blind527
I understand how it works. I know it makes the transmission slip etc., which is why the shifts are much softer when you put one in. But I think people over-dramatize the actual MPG loss.
so true..i know ive got a "baby" converter compaired to most but i still get 20mpg.. and love it..woke up my turd and made it so much more fun to drive...not even looking back at the stock...
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Originally Posted by blind527
I understand how it works. I know it makes the transmission slip etc., which is why the shifts are much softer when you put one in. But I think people over-dramatize the actual MPG loss.
How many MPG did you lose when you put a converter in?
Right now I get ~12 MPG city.
Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
How many MPG did you lose when you put a converter in?
Right now I get ~12 MPG city.
Right now I get ~12 MPG city.
I don't have one in, but ALL the people that I personally know that have one in, have only lost about 1-2 MPG with city driving.
Originally Posted by blind527
I understand how it works. I know it makes the transmission slip etc., which is why the shifts are much softer when you put one in. But I think people over-dramatize the actual MPG loss.
Originally Posted by orion565
I don't think so, I went from 16mpg to 10-12 mpg city only!
It depends on how you drive it, and how high the stall is. Keep in mind I have an LT1, so a bigger stall with you LS1 guys will give you worse gas mileage than a 3000-3200 stall would. I know YOU personally have a 3200, but I know MANY guys who have stalls, and their city driving was not effected THAT much.
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Originally Posted by blind527
It depends on how you drive it, and how high the stall is. Keep in mind I have an LT1, so a bigger stall with you LS1 guys will give you worse gas mileage than a 3000-3200 stall would. I know YOU personally have a 3200, but I know MANY guys who have stalls, and their city driving was not effected THAT much.
lid/k&n I was getting 21mpg, after headers I was getting 19mpg... haven't gotton stall on but I'll repost when I get the mpg...FYI these are mostly highway miles, living in fortworth you can't go anywhere without getting on the freeway!!!!
Mine didn't seem to be affected that much after my SS3600. Stock I would get a consistent 18mpg average per tank. With the same driving, after the exhaust I got 17. With the converter its now around 16. I am still untuned and with the stock air box so I am hoping I can get 1-2mpg back.
