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Converter before Cam or Cam before Converter?
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Converter before Cam or Cam before Converter? I have a 98 TA WS6 with Pace Setter Long Tubes, Cats Removed, Pace Setter Y Pipe, Flowmaster, K&N Filter, Cold Air Lid. I am thinking about putting a Cam in however I'm not sure whether or not I should get a converter first. The car will need to remain somewhat steetable, I would still like to be able to drive 55 miles to work in the summer somewhat often. Any thoughts and help would be much appreciated.
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I went to the track a couple weeks ago, it seemed like I had a hard time hooking up. I have BFG KDW tires but I left them at regular driving pressure. Should I be reducing my tire pressure at the track? Also, if I got a converter wouldn't it be even harder to hook up?
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Originally Posted by mz6j3y
I went to the track a couple weeks ago, it seemed like I had a hard time hooking up. I have BFG KDW tires but I left them at regular driving pressure. Should I be reducing my tire pressure at the track? Also, if I got a converter wouldn't it be even harder to hook up?
*Back on topic* These guys have it on the money. even a stock torque cammed caprice will like a 3000, and love a 3400 stall. A guy I talked with was telling me about his racing. He gained .1 going from a stock caprice cam to a zz3 cam, and then .5 from a 2800 convertor.
Convertor then cam. but like stated pick the convertor and gears to work with the cam you want. research, and buy once.
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Thanks for all of the good information, it looks like I will need to get a TC first. Im thinking about somewhere around 3000 - 3200 stall? What would I ecpect making this switch? I have never driven a car with an after market TC before?
Thanks for all of the good information, it looks like I will need to get a TC first. Im thinking about somewhere around 3000 - 3200 stall? What would I ecpect making this switch? I have never driven a car with an after market TC before?
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From: cobourg ON
i just installed a yank ss3600 and I love it yes its my dd and im young but i love the drive now it woke the car up ALOT. I have been wondering what it would be like with a bit bigger stall but i think for a dd its perfect and with a cam it would work well id imagine but as the other guys say make sure you plan your mods to work together or you'll be buying and selling parts liek a swop meet.
Stall first without a doubt.
I think we have almost identical cars....
Mine 98 ws-6 pacesetters, off road y, mti lid , e cut out and a tci 3200
I love the way my car feels now after the stall..
I think we have almost identical cars....
Mine 98 ws-6 pacesetters, off road y, mti lid , e cut out and a tci 3200
I love the way my car feels now after the stall..
