To do or not to do Torque Converter
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To do or not to do Torque Converter I am debating to install Yanks 2800 series converter. For the money is it a good investment for cruising the streets. I have an 02 WS-6 with SLP air box, Y pipe and Flowmaster. Thanks
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Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter I would say not to do it, IMO. Why? Cause a 2800 stall is waaaay too small to be worth while, IMO. 3500 true stall should be the minimum...at this point I wish I had gone with a 4000 stall last time my tranny was out. Either way though, if you're going to spend the money and take the time to do a converter swap, personally I would only look at 3500 or bigger 'verters. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter i agree rpm ws6. no need to spend that much money on a small converter. if you do decide to get one, do a lot of research of different models and gear ratios because it'll definitely change the way the car drives. there is tons of info in this database. the Vig 'verters stall higher than they're rated. my PI3200 stalls around 3600. good luck. also think about a tranny cooler.
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Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter without a doubt YES! The absolute best mod for an Auto. Do agree, go with a 3200 or higher stall converter in a LS1 car.
Moving this over to our Drivetrain section.
Moving this over to our Drivetrain section.
Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter GOD YES. go for a stall convertor. it will do more than any mod out there other than nitrous.
also, i agree with everyone here. go atleast 3000 stall. you wont believe how streetable it is.
also, i agree with everyone here. go atleast 3000 stall. you wont believe how streetable it is.
Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter i recently drove my first stalled car. although it was an lt1 which has a different torque curve than an ls1, i can say that the answer is a definitive YES . the driveability loss over the added performance is really a nonissue IMO. the performance over the stock stall is just ridiculous for only one mod. this was a pye3800 with 3.73's so it wasnt a mild setup at all and it was great to drive. no waiting for revs to build, no downshifts, no having to practically floor it because the converter was locked. throttle response goes up ten fold at least. btw, my tci 3500 is on the way <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Vic:
<strong> So the majority says go with a stahl, but at least 3000rpm with a trans cooler. What converter is reccomended by the majority? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If your looking for something with great performance combined with very good driveability, get the Vigilante 2800(which actually stalls to about 3200). Not real loose for daily cruising IMO. And it'll knock off a good 5 tenths in the 1/4 with some DR's.
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<strong> So the majority says go with a stahl, but at least 3000rpm with a trans cooler. What converter is reccomended by the majority? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If your looking for something with great performance combined with very good driveability, get the Vigilante 2800(which actually stalls to about 3200). Not real loose for daily cruising IMO. And it'll knock off a good 5 tenths in the 1/4 with some DR's.
Mike
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Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter Get a Vig 3200, it stalls at 3800. Not loose at all, very streetable. It feels like you put a supercharger on. Seriously. It's really not enough stall for me, I wish I went with the 3600. And, my car is a daily driver.
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Re: To do or not to do Torque Converter </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Vic:
<strong> So the majority says go with a stahl, but at least 3000rpm with a trans cooler. What converter is reccomended by the majority? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This one recommends the Vig 2800. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Good converter for everyday driving. Hits hard off the line and is the most efficient of the PI converters.
<strong> So the majority says go with a stahl, but at least 3000rpm with a trans cooler. What converter is reccomended by the majority? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This one recommends the Vig 2800. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Good converter for everyday driving. Hits hard off the line and is the most efficient of the PI converters.
