New Torque converter
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New Torque converter ok I have 98 trans am ls1 first upgrades i did headers / no cats and efi tune !!!! Boy the car woke up roasting the tires and a nasty 30mph pull . Now my question is i just install a circled the 3200 stall and the car not Roasting tires no more and the 30mph pull feel not as strong why is that ????
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Might need to have the tune adjusted, also the converters tend to feel a little sluggish until you are foot completely on the floor. Here's a couple old videos that give you an idea what to expect.....what gear youre in vs speed determines how the car takes off as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaMvlo_2s_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=napcHyy5WZA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaMvlo_2s_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=napcHyy5WZA
I think the new converter is not locking up as quick as the stocker you upgraded from. Stock stall is 1900-2100ish I think vs your new 3200 stall. Also depends on what gear you are in and the rpms your turning as well. A retune should help clear that up!
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From: Flagler Beach Florida - Pine Beach New Jersey
You have to low of a stall from my experience. You probably should have gone with a 3,600, 3,800 or even a 4,000 stall.
The 3,200 is more for a FI car.
My first converter was a 3,200 which was replaced with a 4K and soon I was cutting 1.3X sixty foot times.
The 3,200 is more for a FI car.
My first converter was a 3,200 which was replaced with a 4K and soon I was cutting 1.3X sixty foot times.
ok I have 98 trans am ls1 first upgrades i did headers / no cats and efi tune !!!! Boy the car woke up roasting the tires and a nasty 30mph pull . Now my question is i just install a circled the 3200 stall and the car not Roasting tires no more and the 30mph pull feel not as strong why is that ????
