TCI converter issue
Originally Posted by 02firechicken
Has anyone ever tried to install a TCI stall and found that the bolt holes are around 2mm off center from the holes on the stock ls1 flexplate???
And had zero help from TCI???
And had zero help from TCI???
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considered drilling the flex plate but it seems more like the wrong size ring was welded to the converter
also when the converter was against the flexplate there was zero wiggle room it was butted right against it another reason why i think it might be the wrong bolt ring
also when the converter was against the flexplate there was zero wiggle room it was butted right against it another reason why i think it might be the wrong bolt ring
Do the bolts fit through the holes?
It's not going to wiggle when you put it up there because it's new, theres paint on the crank pilot, it's going to be a tight fit.
2mm is less than the thickness of a nickel.
You have to drill the holes out, this may not be the answer but if everthing is right, you need to drill the holes out. Maybe that would be enough for it to fit?
It's not going to wiggle when you put it up there because it's new, theres paint on the crank pilot, it's going to be a tight fit.
2mm is less than the thickness of a nickel.
You have to drill the holes out, this may not be the answer but if everthing is right, you need to drill the holes out. Maybe that would be enough for it to fit?
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actually i just ordered another converter and it bolted right up with no issues tci must have welded the wrong ring to the converter or didnt weld it straight but the car is back together and is a whole new beast
thanks for the replies
thanks for the replies
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yeah, you got my OLD ONE!!lol what a POS.. I had the same problem installing the POS as you and then it blew up within 2 weeks... I wouldn't doubt you got this POS..
sorry, I had TCI issues and can't stand them..
little close to the "Edge"??
other holes were more centered, this one? I don't know what to say, their QC sucks IMO...
sorry, I had TCI issues and can't stand them..
little close to the "Edge"??
other holes were more centered, this one? I don't know what to say, their QC sucks IMO...
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Verdad Gallardo Hmmm, my converter looks nothing like that. Maybe becasue I didn't go cheap and went with a custom converter with the billet cover and upgraded internals. It doesn't have those welds, it is molded & all one piece.
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Originally Posted by Matt D
Hmmm, my converter looks nothing like that. Maybe becasue I didn't go cheap and went with a custom converter with the billet cover and upgraded internals. It doesn't have those welds, it is molded & all one piece.
Originally Posted by TonyGXP
Sorry but the only difference between mine and yours WAS the billet cover, mine was $549 (Latest & Greatest version of the SuperStreetFighter, yeah, OK).... TCI may be great for a track car or weekend warrior, not a Daily driver, at least with a Lockup... I don't even think this CAN be disputed, do the search yourself, not just on here either and if for some reason you think I am a TCI (Company) basher, think again, I love their products..every single one except their Lockup Converters..
Maybe you shouldn't be racing a 4600lb SUV. Did you ever think about that? What about the hundreds of customers who have had TCI lockup converters in their car and never had a problem? I know of at least 30 people personally and talk to them often, who have their converters and never had a problem either. Every thread I see about a TCI converter, you seem to be in it immediately to talk **** about them. Grow the **** up already!
Originally Posted by Matt D
Yeah, you jumped on the bandwagon of hating TCI. I guess that is the new trend since Fuddle is back in the game. Just because you had problem with ONE of their converters you are so quick to talk **** about them. I ran one of their SSF4000 lockup converters in my old car (daily driven, street raced three nights a week, and also bracket raced, ran 10.80s all day long and still drove it 4,000 mile on Hot Rod Power Tour). And now I have their new Max Effort 4500 in my new car without a problem. (I swapped it out because the Fuddle that I had in there had lockup problems)
Maybe you shouldn't be racing a 4600lb SUV. Did you ever think about that? What about the hundreds of customers who have had TCI lockup converters in their car and never had a problem? I know of at least 30 people personally and talk to them often, who have their converters and never had a problem either. Every thread I see about a TCI converter, you seem to be in it immediately to talk **** about them. Grow the **** up already!
Maybe you shouldn't be racing a 4600lb SUV. Did you ever think about that? What about the hundreds of customers who have had TCI lockup converters in their car and never had a problem? I know of at least 30 people personally and talk to them often, who have their converters and never had a problem either. Every thread I see about a TCI converter, you seem to be in it immediately to talk **** about them. Grow the **** up already!
its his experience, and if he feels that telling others not to buy from them because he got hosed and cares to see others not, its his opinion. i reserve the same right to advise people away from certain vendors here on the board and advise people to order parts from others based on 1st hand experience. thats his right, and on this board he can make his opinion heard. what lies with the reader is to take the information with a grain of salt or hold it near and dear to them. i plan personally on getting a used tci converter and getting it refreshed. his opinion also matters on circumstances dealing with his purchase. maybe he told them his goals and saying he running a 5800lbs vehicle. maybe they knew this line of converters could or could not handle the weoght and power and sold it to him anyways, would that be his fault and would you then at the same time hold him responsible for being upset with his purchase experience.
while i take his rants with a grain of salt, i still respect them and know his problems arose.
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After speaking with TCI "Expert" sales people and telling them my Exact setup, in the 4800lbs truck, they picked the right "Line" of converters, along with Trevor from Texas Speed.. Trevor was disappointed, as was I that the first few TCI (made with the TBSS in mind) Blow up taking one trans out and damaging 2 others.. this like I said many times before, I was warned by guys running 9-10sec street cars, that said.. TCI was great for a Track only car, not for a Street car given their HORRIBLE TCC's....
Why race a 4800lb SUV??? maybe because I have a FAMILY, but missed running at the track, hence the Whole "SS" thing with an LS2 in it is that hard to understand?and why is it that Precision and Yank can do it on a consistent basis and TCI can't? maybe it has something to do with using the 4Cyl converter and converting it? my biggest problem with TCI was their Customer Support.. They SUCKED.. only after I spoke with the "Boss of Bosses" did they get on the ball with picking this thing up and taking care of the Refund to Texas Speed so I could get my $$$$ back.. no call backs, transfered daily to ans machines, etc.. I wanted people on here to hear another TCI experience, like I was informed by them when I researched AFTER the fact, otherwise I might've gotten another one.. Thank God for this Forum and it's members "OPINIONS"...
maybe it'll save someone ALOT of aggravation, seeing both sides, sorry I didn't allow this to be a "Fluff" thread..
Why race a 4800lb SUV??? maybe because I have a FAMILY, but missed running at the track, hence the Whole "SS" thing with an LS2 in it is that hard to understand?and why is it that Precision and Yank can do it on a consistent basis and TCI can't? maybe it has something to do with using the 4Cyl converter and converting it? my biggest problem with TCI was their Customer Support.. They SUCKED.. only after I spoke with the "Boss of Bosses" did they get on the ball with picking this thing up and taking care of the Refund to Texas Speed so I could get my $$$$ back.. no call backs, transfered daily to ans machines, etc.. I wanted people on here to hear another TCI experience, like I was informed by them when I researched AFTER the fact, otherwise I might've gotten another one.. Thank God for this Forum and it's members "OPINIONS"...
Every thread I see about a TCI converter, you seem to be in it immediately to talk **** about them. Grow the **** up already!
Well I will save someone a lot of aggravation too. I have seen more Fuddle & Vig converters tear up a transmission than TCI. And those were in everything from mildly modded cars to 9 & 10 second cars. Some daily driven, some not. I guess you win with some and you lose with some.
I will stick to my TCI...
I will stick to my TCI...
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Originally Posted by Matt D
Well I will save someone a lot of aggravation too. I have seen more Fuddle & Vig converters tear up a transmission than TCI. And those were in everything from mildly modded cars to 9 & 10 second cars. Some daily driven, some not. I guess you win with some and you lose with some.
I will stick to my TCI...
I will stick to my TCI...
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WOW!!! i have ran tci in 5 different veh and this is the 1st time i had a problem there customer service was not the best and i was told to talk to the place i purchased it from
and summit was very quick in resolving the problem.
and summit was very quick in resolving the problem.
