TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !!
09-08-2002, 03:06 PM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! im in the market rite now for a convertor and from the looks of all this im gonna stick with my original two choises the vig 3200 or the yank st3500. from the looks of the tci it looks like complete junk and looks like a stock s-10 convertor with a few spot welds and fresh paint job. im not trying to put any company down but the pictures speak for them selfs now i see why at my dealership we only install the vig and yank as aftermarket verters
09-09-2002, 06:55 AM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! I've ordered the TCI 242931 from a distributor in Australia. Do I cancel the order or should I keep it going. I'm led to believe the delay time is 2-4 weeks before they ship, plus 10 days freight time by the time I see it.
I have spoken to R8LS1 and he also says he was missing a bush in the crank where the snout of the converter fits into. Do they have a bush in the flexplate as standard? My stock converter fits nice and snug.
I'd like a SY3500, but that's too tall for the gearing I'm running (3.07) so have thought I'd give the 931 a go....
I'm a long way from TCI to have trans problems due to a converter problem. I'm on my 2nd trans rebuild now and dont really need a 3rd.
Help!
I have spoken to R8LS1 and he also says he was missing a bush in the crank where the snout of the converter fits into. Do they have a bush in the flexplate as standard? My stock converter fits nice and snug.
I'd like a SY3500, but that's too tall for the gearing I'm running (3.07) so have thought I'd give the 931 a go....
I'm a long way from TCI to have trans problems due to a converter problem. I'm on my 2nd trans rebuild now and dont really need a 3rd.
Help!
09-09-2002, 08:38 AM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! Jason , there is no bush in any of them , mine fits like standard as I just found out , was OK from the start , crank pilot is 1.700" .
The movement is because the crank end on the lock up verters are machined so only a thin ring is 1.700" unlike the older stuff that are a tight fit all the way , so they dont move at all in the hole . Thats why I thought it moved a bit too much but was the same diam as the stock converter so I put it in anyway . So that was never a problem , thats how they are .
Tranny was in and out today , crank hole is 1.700" . Std Converter is 1.700" , so is the TCI , no problems there .
The movement is because the crank end on the lock up verters are machined so only a thin ring is 1.700" unlike the older stuff that are a tight fit all the way , so they dont move at all in the hole . Thats why I thought it moved a bit too much but was the same diam as the stock converter so I put it in anyway . So that was never a problem , thats how they are .
Tranny was in and out today , crank hole is 1.700" . Std Converter is 1.700" , so is the TCI , no problems there .
09-09-2002, 08:58 AM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! a yank3000 or vig2800 would be the way to go if you are after only 3000-3200 stall . Do it right from the start , half done always ends up costing more <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> The TCI is junk .
09-10-2002, 07:26 AM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by VT2 EXEC LS1:
<strong>Looks like the Yank 3200 might be the way to go.
Any other converter suggestions for a 3.07 geared car?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'd talk to Mike about a SuperThruster 3300 or a PYE 3600, something with a little higher STR if you are running good tires such as drag radials. It will feel tighter and get you off the line better, assuming you have grip. If he would build you a TT3000 3.0 that would feel tight and get you out of the hole strong, but grippy tires will probably be required.
<strong>Looks like the Yank 3200 might be the way to go.
Any other converter suggestions for a 3.07 geared car?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'd talk to Mike about a SuperThruster 3300 or a PYE 3600, something with a little higher STR if you are running good tires such as drag radials. It will feel tighter and get you off the line better, assuming you have grip. If he would build you a TT3000 3.0 that would feel tight and get you out of the hole strong, but grippy tires will probably be required.
09-10-2002, 09:18 PM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! Two words for u tci trash talkers (bring it).I love to put a hurt on all u vig and yank guys and then see how it feels to lose to a junk converter.
09-10-2002, 09:54 PM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! hey boomcase let me know when ya start crying cause your tci crapped out. ya should a just spent the extra 300 bucks and got a yank and did it rite the first time. im not trying to put you down you just should of spent the extra cash and not have anything to worry about.
09-10-2002, 10:09 PM
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Re: TCI LS1 CONVERTER = TOTAL JUNK !! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by boomcase:
<strong>Two words for u tci trash talkers (bring it).I love to put a hurt on all u vig and yank guys and then see how it feels to lose to a junk converter.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> Be careful who you call out. Your words might not taste so good when you have to eat them. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> Have you bothered to check out the ET's that the Yank guys are running in the Drag Racing forum? Are you sure you've got enough for them?
<strong>Two words for u tci trash talkers (bring it).I love to put a hurt on all u vig and yank guys and then see how it feels to lose to a junk converter.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> Be careful who you call out. Your words might not taste so good when you have to eat them. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> Have you bothered to check out the ET's that the Yank guys are running in the Drag Racing forum? Are you sure you've got enough for them?
