look I know tci is not the best, but I was wondering how this T/C feels in your car. here is the summit overview and part number.


TCI-242931
Brand: TCI Automotive
Product Line: TCI StreetFighter/Super StreetFighter Torque Converters
Advertised Flash Stall Rating (rpm): 3,000 rpm
Anti-Ballooning Plate: Yes
Lockup: Yes
Diameter (in): 10.000 in.
Furnace Brazed: Yes
Balanced: Yes
Hardware Included: No
Quantity: Sold individually.

Torque Converter, Super Streetfighter, Chevy, 4L60E, Each

Check to make sure this part fits your application
Good for the weekend bracket racer who also drives on the street.
These TCI StreetFighter and Super StreetFighter converters are completely remanufactured with furnace-brazed fins, needle bearings, and a flame-hardened hub. StreetFighter converters will give you about a 3,000 to 3,500 rpm stall speed, while the Super StreetFighters provide the ultimate street performance with a stall speed of up to 4,000 rpm and competition-style launches. They're recommended for use on high-compression street/strip engines and higher performance cars, and are used on some of the fastest street machines the world over. Plus, some applications are available with an anti-ballooning plate for use on vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide.

 

I have a streetfighter with a rmvb th400 in a 468 powered 3300 pound nova. It's great. It can easily cruise at 2000 rpm and feel pretty tight, but when i stomp the gas it goes up to stall speed. I bought it new about 7 years ago.

Now I also had that converter you list above in my 2002 camaro and it felt loose as hell, but it was rebuilt by another company so I guess my experiences with that one don't count.

 

how big is your cam?? the nitrous converters are a bit tighter but youll need it when spraying. I have not ran a tci on an ls1 yet. just old small blocks.
pick a stall that advertises a stall speed where your cam powerband comes in maybe go a lil bigger 2. The lock up on OD transmissons make running big stalls no real problem. I ran a yank4400 NA converter on the street with no major problems... untill i tried spraying it!!

 

I have had it in my car coming up on two years now, about 15k miles, and it has performed flawlessly so far. Great around town and really helped at the track. I recommend a Transgo shift kit with it to preserve the lock-up clutch.

 

I am only bolt-ons right now, but I have had mine for about 4 months and its great! No problems.
You can drive it pretty much like a normal car, but when you stomp the gas it flashes perfectly. Mine flashes to exactly 3000rpm. I know some stalls flash lower or higher than what they advertise, but not this one.
Anyways, if your lookin into getting one, I would recommend it! I got mine from TSP when they were installing my new trans. Good Luck!

 

its just a hot cam

 

Good Luck mine lasted less than 175mi.. a friend with another TBSS got 300mi out of his.. then it took his Trans out.. Mine broke some fins and was out of balance from day one, I was lucky I KNEW something went wrong and ripped it out next dayw/o driving too far..Lot's of Metal "Sparklies" in the pan.... I went with a VIG.. lots of $$$$ but their Rep is what sold me.. "don't tempt the devil twice"..

 

I know you want guys with a 3k, I have a 4K and it's been in for a year now I like it. Good converter for the money.Flashes at 3800. Feels a little loose to me, but this is the first stalled car i have driven sooo.... Overall can't beat the price and it's really Fun on the street!

 

Performabuilt is better, comparibly priced , do a search of our customers

 

All a shift kit does is Up line pressure, it doesnt nothing to help the lockup in the stall.
In fact, Yank.com say you shouldnt have one on.

 

actually a shift kit increases volume and that includes to lock up , longer clutch life

 

The Transgo kit includes a revised TCC valve that eliminates PWM, giving much more positive lock-up. This is important because TCI clutches have been known to be weak and fail prematurely. We're not talking about Yank here. If you're considering a TCI, get a Transgo installed. It's good insurance.