TCS Converter Users Come Inside
On The Tree
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: orange county, ca
Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside I actullay just got my car from the installer. I was going to get a tcs, but after reading up, I chose the tcs. Wow, what a difference from stock. I got a 3000 stall w/ 2.5str and 98% effiency, and I have the basic bolt-ons. Derek was great to deal with, very helpful. Derek will set up the converter for you anyway you like. Great quality, unbelievable service.
Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Toronto, Ontario CANADA
Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside I'm waiting for my TCS converter I ordered a couple of weeks ago. I actually bought a Vigilante 3200 originally, and ended up selling it to a friend who has a 99 Z28 with the exact same mods as mine. He got .3 off his quarter mile times with it. I decided to get a TCS with a 3200/2.5STR combo instead because I wanted a converter that would hit pretty hard when on-the-fly. Plus, I found out that the Vig 3200 is actually more like a 3600. TCS also offers a better warranty and allows you more restalls. Derek will also customise it to your specs aswell - depending on what you're trying to achieve. Their customer service is also top-notch - another reason I decided to switch.
I'm lucky I had a taker on my Vigilante. I haven't got my converter yet, but from what I've heard and have been told, this converter will be "kick-***". I can't wait!
Just my 2 cents, but a tranny cooler and a TransGo shift kit will go hand-in-hand with any high-stall converter.
I'm lucky I had a taker on my Vigilante. I haven't got my converter yet, but from what I've heard and have been told, this converter will be "kick-***". I can't wait!
Just my 2 cents, but a tranny cooler and a TransGo shift kit will go hand-in-hand with any high-stall converter.
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On The Tree
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From: Bklyn. N.Y. U.S.A.
Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside I ordered the TCS 4200 2.7 STR with 98% efficiency, this is the converter that Derek recommended. Derek said he can build it tight or sort of loose. I might change my order to a tight 4400 for better driveability on the street. What do you think?
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I ordered the TCS 4200 2.7 STR with 98% efficiency, this is the converter that Derek recommended. Derek said he can build it tight or sort of loose. I might change my order to a tight 4400 for better driveability on the street. What do you think?
LOL i had a feeling derek would set you up with that converter
Be ready for it because it is a beast! I think the looseness between the 4200-4400 is hardly noticeable. The 4200/2.7str should get you in the low 1.5 60fts. this fall without a boubt,as long as the track hooks. That converter likes to leave anywhere from 2500-2800rpms off the launch and tire preassure,depending on track prep,should be set from 14-16psi. Hope you like it because i know i did. My new converter should be here in the next week and i'll post how it does at the track,so keep your eyes open because you may want to change the converter up to this one later down the road.
Scott
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Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside I have a TCS 4400 2.7 STR in my Hawk. I have only run it a couple of times , but from what I can tell it is awesome. I used it for my dd for 3 or 4 weeks before my motor went. I gained a little on the track, but gained tons in streetability. It seems like a winner for me.
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I gained a little on the track, but gained tons in streetability.
Teching In
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From: texarkana
Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside WHats up Mitch I have a 4000 stall with a 3.5 str 98 % eff and I love it man this thing pulls harder than my TCI hands down I havent had it to the track yet b/c it went in the car yesterday i have a few bolt ons. Streetstalkerz is one of my good buddies here in t town and he got me to get a TCS and i Love it My TCI would only get 1.71 60ft i am hopen for low 1.6 or high 1.5's man good luck 
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Lynda get rid of that vig and get the TCS get one with a high efficiency.
get one with a high efficiency. 
I have had a TCS 4200 in my car for almost a month now but have some stuff going on with all that right now so haven't really talked much about it. But that was the only problem with my Vig was the low efficiency. It was an AWESOME converter as you can see from my sig 
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Wow is that a typo or do you really have a 3.5 str? I didnt think that is even possible, or even a good idea.
All i can say is it is going to hit HARD with my 4.10s and ET Drags 
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I have had a TCS 4200 in my car for almost a month now but have some stuff going on with all that right now so haven't really talked much about it.
Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside
I have had a TCS 4200 in my car for almost a month now but have some stuff going on with all that right now so haven't really talked much about it.
Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside Wheww...what a relief!! I thought you were having problems with the converter! Im so ready to order mine which Im about to when I figure out what all I want it in. I was getting scared that you were going to say something bad about it. I see that you had a Vig. 3600, why did you jump up so much to a 4200? Do you think its too much? Is your car a daily driver? What kind of gas mileage do you get? How much did the new converter make a difference? Any track improvements? Thanks
I thought you were having problems with the converter! Im so ready to order mine which Im about to when I figure out what all I want it in. I was getting scared that you were going to say something bad about it. I see that you had a Vig. 3600, why did you jump up so much to a 4200? Do you think its too much? Is your car a daily driver? What kind of gas mileage do you get? How much did the new converter make a difference? Any track improvements? Thanks Re: TCS Converter Users Come Inside
Wheww...what a relief!! I thought you were having problems with the converter! Im so ready to order mine which Im about to when I figure out what all I want it in. I was getting scared that you were going to say something bad about it. I see that you had a Vig. 3600, why did you jump up so much to a 4200? Do you think its too much? Is your car a daily driver? What kind of gas mileage do you get? How much did the new converter make a difference? Any track improvements? Thanks
I thought you were having problems with the converter! Im so ready to order mine which Im about to when I figure out what all I want it in. I was getting scared that you were going to say something bad about it. I see that you had a Vig. 3600, why did you jump up so much to a 4200? Do you think its too much? Is your car a daily driver? What kind of gas mileage do you get? How much did the new converter make a difference? Any track improvements? Thanks