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Jan 24, 2003 | 11:28 AM

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Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

I'm undecided on a convertor. I was stuck on a TP4400. Then I read about lockup issues, shuddering, etc. with the Yanks. Then I was all about a Vig, but they are supposed to be "inefficient". Then, I looked at a TCI, and then read stories of how they are cheaply built. That leaves me a TCS. I haven't heard anything bad about them, so I am seriously looking into one of these. But, before I buy one, I want to make sure that I'm doing the right thing. If there aren't many issues with a TP4400, maybe I should go ahead and get one. So, has anyone actually had shudder problems or lockup issues with a Thruster Pro converter?

Jan 24, 2003 | 03:01 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

The only problem I've had with my Yank PT4200 is it's so fast I now need more safety equipment to run on NHRA tracks... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Mine's daily driven - no issues at all. TM was a pain, but edit took care of that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Jan 24, 2003 | 03:50 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />
That leaves me a TCS. I haven't heard anything bad about them
<hr /></blockquote>Because no one runs them. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> If you want to spend money get the Yank otherwise try the TCI. Both should work really well.

Jan 24, 2003 | 07:54 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

no problems w/ my tp4400.

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Jan 24, 2003 | 09:09 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Terry Burger:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />
That leaves me a TCS. I haven't heard anything bad about them
<hr /></blockquote>Because no one runs them. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> If you want to spend money get the Yank otherwise try the TCI. Both should work really well. <hr /></blockquote>i guess that makes me a no one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
i had the pt4200. sucked. didnt lock up for ****, and if it did, it shuddered. no problems with the TCS as of yet. we will see tomorrow at the track

Jan 24, 2003 | 09:15 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

My PT4400 is flawless. Lockup is perfect, no shuddering at all. And I've never thrown a code. I only have hypertech for shift points, other than that no programming whatsoever. I guess it's hit or miss with these things. Good luck!

Jeffrey

Jan 24, 2003 | 09:23 PM

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Never had a problem with my TP 4400...It is my daily driver and NEVER a shudder, lockup issue etc. BTW..It was 3 degreed here in Kansas yesterday and it still locked up fine. I have a 98 BTW...

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Jan 24, 2003 | 10:13 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

3 Yank TP
2 of them lockup problems,1 of them worked flawlessly.

3 PI #7
All of them worked PERFECTLY...

TCS makes a VERY GOOD converter,if I didnt have a used PI thats being restalled,I wouldve tried one.

I've gone back to PI for good.They work very well w/no lockup issues.

JS

Jan 25, 2003 | 12:08 AM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

Maybe I should have posted this in the Drivetrain section, I just realized that it isn't really related to the Drag Racing section too much....

Jan 25, 2003 | 10:11 AM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

We have several thousand miles on our TCI 4400 and are thrilled with it. 1.53 short times in our SS with a stock LS1. We've tried several TCI converters and had great luck with all of them, but we've kept this one the longest because of the combination of great performance and streetability.
Good luck in your search for a converter that no one has a complaint with <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Jan 25, 2003 | 10:22 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JS:
 3 Yank TP
2 of them lockup problems,1 of them worked flawlessly.

3 PI #7
All of them worked PERFECTLY...

TCS makes a VERY GOOD converter,if I didnt have a used PI thats being restalled,I wouldve tried one.

I've gone back to PI for good.They work very well w/no lockup issues.

JS <hr /></blockquote>My PI never did lock up properly until I got MTI to do some programming. Never could get any help from PI.

Jan 25, 2003 | 02:43 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

Well, I took the plunge and went with a TCS. The free unlimited restalls sold it for me. I ordered a 4400 stall with a 2.5 STR. Man, she is gonna be hauling with the 3.73s.

Jan 25, 2003 | 09:15 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

my tp 4200 had lock up problems(hell the converter came a loose) never had a problem w/ the vig or the tci that i am running now

Jan 26, 2003 | 12:06 AM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kristi:
 We have several thousand miles on our TCI 4400 and are thrilled with it. 1.53 short times in our SS with a stock LS1. We've tried several TCI converters and had great luck with all of them, but we've kept this one the longest because of the combination of great performance and streetability.
Good luck in your search for a converter that no one has a complaint with <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>What is the shift extension with the TCI? I really can't argue at all with those 60' times. The good thing is that I haven't heard anyone complain about lockup problems with the TCI.

Jan 26, 2003 | 02:27 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

Mine has LU problems. When it goes to LU if i stay in the gas at the pace i am going, it slips til no end. If i let off the gas when it tries to LU then it will LU fine. But if i give it gas while it is locked sometimes it tries to slip out and others it works like a champ. Ive been told i didnt have enough line pressure but then again Mike tells me not to add any line pressure. GO figure? Who do you listen to in my case? THe guy who built the TC or someone else. I sent back my UT4600 and he told me the clutch lining was worn 50% after 3000 miles. He told me i didnt have enough line pressure yet my LP settings were stock. On his website he tells you not to add LP. So which one is it. That is all i want to know.

Mike

Jan 27, 2003 | 10:21 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by B18B1LS1:
 My PT4400 is flawless. Lockup is perfect, no shuddering at all. And I've never thrown a code. I only have hypertech for shift points, other than that no programming whatsoever. I guess it's hit or miss with these things. Good luck!

Jeffrey <hr /></blockquote>I want to retract my above post. Went to the track Saturday and made about ten NA passes. Now after about ten minutes of driving my converter won't lock up, I have to manually do it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

Jan 27, 2003 | 11:40 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Launch:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by quickWS6:
 Well, I took the plunge and went with a TCS. The free unlimited restalls sold it for me. I ordered a 4400 stall with a 2.5 STR. Man, she is gonna be hauling with the 3.73s. <hr /></blockquote>Ive also ordered a TCS 4200 stall with a 2.5 STR and have 3.73's. Let me know how you go <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> What size rim/tyre you running? <hr /></blockquote>I've got 3.73s coming in too. I'm gonna run 26x9" Hoosier drags on a 15x7.5" Convo-Pro. What other mods do you have? We should have comparable times if all else is equal. I'm just hoping a TCS can get me to a low 1.5x 60'.

Jan 31, 2003 | 09:45 PM

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Re: Lockup problems with the Thruster Pro series?

My tp4400 I run N/A is flawless but my vig3200 does exactly what v6 birds converter does. I guess it is hit and miss.

Feb 2, 2003 | 08:47 AM

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how the hell <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" /> can you even order from yank??? I have left numerous messages for them to call me with NO return calls! <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />

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