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Question on installing a 3500 Stall Torque Converter on a A4

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Old 06-23-2003, 03:53 PM
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Default Question on installing a 3500 Stall Torque Converter on a A4

Hey gang. I have a 99 nearly stock LS1 T/A. I'll be putting in a 3500 stall PCI converter along with a Trans Go Shift kit, Drive shaft loop and B & M (believe that's it) Tranny cooler here really soon.

Is there anything else I need to look into getting for this setup to work? I've heard about the computer thinking the converter is slipping with such a higher stall but wouldn't the shift kit resolve that issue?

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Only the newer cars have problems with higher stalls, you will be fine.
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I would sell the trans go shift kit and do somekind of programmer so you can play with the shiftpoints and raise the stock rev limiter.
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I would do the shift kit if you want the higher line pressure AND get Edit to adjust shift points, lock-up, engine tuning, etc.
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cant you just get a programmer to adjust shift points, lockup, AND increase the shift firmness instead of buying the editor AND having to buy a shift kit also?

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Default Re: Question on installing a 3500 Stall Torque Converter on a A4

yes you can electronically boost line pressure, but a properly installed shift kit is the better way to achieve that goal, especially if you want a significant increase in shift firmness. For just a tad increase, doing it electronically is fine.




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