kman320

Some shop here (X2C motorsports) said they can get me a 3000-3100 stall TCI converter for $425. Is it worth it? Just want to get some finaly opinions. I looked it up and it had some pretty positive opinions ,and with that price it will allow me to sepnd some more on my NOS set-up. Thanks.

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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I do not recommend any converter but the Yank or Vigilantes. I've yet to see any other brand perform as well, and I highly recommend that you stick with what is proven.

98TAauto

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i wouldnt even think of it. Stick with what was said above!!

DenzSS

Yip. Stick with Yank or Vig. Only proven converters.

00NBMCamaro

What about Edge Racing Converters? a friend has one of those and he loves it..it was only like 300 bucks also..hes tryin to get me to do that..but i think Yank will yield better results

Jeff W

kman320

Thanks for the info guys. Ill just tell him to get me a vigilante like I orginally planned.

98TAauto

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by kman320:
<strong>Thanks for the info guys. Ill just tell him to get me a vigilante like I orginally planned.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">good man <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> u will love it!!

Kevin Winstead

I think you'll have a hard time beating the performance of the new TCI #242932, 3500 stall converter. I'm happy with mine, but then again I'm biased <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Stu

Have you guys ever tried a TCI in a LS1?
Do you know anyone who has?

I got a Streetfighter from JEGs and it dropped me 4 tenths and raised me 1 MPH.

I really like it.

I switched to a PI 3200 because I dont know if TCI makes a bigger stall. If they did I would get one.

Harold, I thought you would be more open-minded. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

Later, Stu

kman320

Well Andy's Auto can get me a Vigilante for $700 shipped ,thats a real good deal. TCI is a good deal ,but the thing is the results I see are .4 or .3 gain ,but with the vigilante I see .5-.8 gains. Also since Im also getting nitrous ,I know that the VIG can handle that as well.

Kevin Winstead

Terry makes a fine converter, you couldn't go wrong with one of his.
As far as typically gains with the TCI converters, you're right 4 tenths is common for the 3000 stall Streetfighter 242931.
7 tenths is about right for the 3500 stall Super Streetfighter 242932. That's probably the one that you'd want.
Later,
Kevin

kman320

Thanks Kevin ,the 3500stall ,will it affect my daily driving much. Im more into the driveability than the E/T gains.

Kevin Winstead

I'd recommend that you drive someone's car that has a high stall converter in order to see how you like it. The 3000 stall speed is definitely more driveable than the 3500, but once you become use to the 3500, I'd bet you wouldn't want to go back. The 3500 actually flashes a little higher than 3500, just like the Vig 3200. Neither should have any effect on your highway economy because of the lockup feature.
Kevin

<small>[ May 23, 2002, 07:00 AM: Message edited by: Kevin Winstead ]</small>

Tim98TA

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Kevin Winstead:
<strong>TCI LS1 4L60E trans</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What on earth possesed you to put a POS LS1 4l60e in that car?

FWIW, I wouldn't buy from TCI. Sure years ago they were the ****, but since they got bought out, The quality sucks.

Tim

ProModTA

I have a TCI converter and I have had no problems what so ever.

Doug

kman320

ProModTA ,what gains did you see with the TCI 3500?

Kevin Winstead

TIM98TA,
I'm the Product Engineer here at TCI that designs all of the converters. Actually I put the LS1 trans. and converter in my car so we could design the fastest LS1 converters on the market. I'm not here to bash PI or Yank converters. Heck, I've talked to Terry H. and asked him his opinion on a converter design on a couple of occasions. We've spent many hours on our converter dyno, trying to optimize efficiency and STR.
It's true that Federal Mogul bought us several years ago, but that all changed last year when they went bankrupt. Comp Cams is our new owner. The quality of our converters has never been better. We have the lowest rate of return ever.

Hmmm, maybe we need to get a test car. Install a PI3200, a Yank 3500, and a TCI 3500 and see what happens... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Take Care,
Kevin

Tim98TA

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That's good to know about TCI. They were the **** when I ran S/G years ago. We ran a TCI glide, valve body, trans brake, convertor, scatter blanket. It was all behibd a 500ci BBC in a full fiberglass 55 Chevy.
If you want a test mule, I am in the process of changing my drive train to a TH350 or TH400 from my 4l60e. Wanna build me a setup to try?

Tim

9secpacecar

i have the tci that kevin got i love it and my car run 8.11 in 1/8 and 1.73 60 foot the only other mods are hooker cat back,asp pulley,hpp3,air lid.i think that is 12.6 in 1/4 mile.

kman320

Okay ,Im am really thinking about getting the TCI ,because then Ill have some more money left for the nitrous. For the TCI 3500 guys ,how is the 3500stall on daily driving and gas mileage? Since I was thinking about getting the Vig 3200 which actually stalls at 3500 ,I think Ill be fine with the TCI 3500. I really dont want to change the driveability and the gas mileage. Is a lock up converter?