View Poll Results: are tq converters worth it?
get that slut stalled! >
392
96.08%
nah it'll kill your gas and your engine 
16
3.92%
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08-17-2007, 03:28 AM
#61
Avoid the shift kit if your car has a stock 4L60E. You'll see 0 performance gains. On recent GM electronically controlled transmissions... the shift kit wreaks havoc. This is because the computer actually has a desired shift time and shift firmness that it wants to achieve for each rpm/throttle position combo. If you change the valving to speed that up, the computer will fight it, and essentially slip the clutch packs way too much.
This is a completely different story if you have a vacuum actuated trans (or something with non-electronically controlled line pressure, shift firmness, et). The shift firmness is purely mechanical, and you'll have no problems... in fact a slightly quicker shift can even slip the clutches less. Not so on electronically controlled. It's really not worth it if you are concerned with longevity on the stocker.
This is a completely different story if you have a vacuum actuated trans (or something with non-electronically controlled line pressure, shift firmness, et). The shift firmness is purely mechanical, and you'll have no problems... in fact a slightly quicker shift can even slip the clutches less. Not so on electronically controlled. It's really not worth it if you are concerned with longevity on the stocker.
08-17-2007, 05:03 AM
#62
Originally Posted by CRZYPWR
Well, what do You mean awesome from a stop? hahah. I got the same one and this thing slips like hell. Takes good 5-6 secs at about 3000 rpm to get it to 40mph. It's amazing to launch the car or race from roll up to 40mph. As far as DD it, forget it. It's a pain in the traffic. I don't drive that thing too much.
08-17-2007, 06:36 AM
#63
10 Second Club
Originally Posted by tiresmokeLS1
Avoid the shift kit if your car has a stock 4L60E. You'll see 0 performance gains. On recent GM electronically controlled transmissions... the shift kit wreaks havoc. This is because the computer actually has a desired shift time and shift firmness that it wants to achieve for each rpm/throttle position combo. If you change the valving to speed that up, the computer will fight it, and essentially slip the clutch packs way too much.
This is a completely different story if you have a vacuum actuated trans (or something with non-electronically controlled line pressure, shift firmness, et). The shift firmness is purely mechanical, and you'll have no problems... in fact a slightly quicker shift can even slip the clutches less. Not so on electronically controlled. It's really not worth it if you are concerned with longevity on the stocker.
This is a completely different story if you have a vacuum actuated trans (or something with non-electronically controlled line pressure, shift firmness, et). The shift firmness is purely mechanical, and you'll have no problems... in fact a slightly quicker shift can even slip the clutches less. Not so on electronically controlled. It's really not worth it if you are concerned with longevity on the stocker.
02-25-2011, 05:45 PM
#65
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i dont want to sound dumb, but everyone says a tc makes the car more fun. what do you guys mean more fun, how does it change how the car drives on the street and on the strip?
