whitew01ws6

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ok heres the deal. a buddy of mine has a tci 3500 stall, apparently something broke in side the converter and it doesent lock up anymore it still runs and drive just no lock up...... can this be fixed and if so how much would it cost. he said he would sell it to me for 50 bucks?

RoDan

man, I know you don't want to hear this but... I would NOT trust a TCI converter! even for 50 bucks....shoot even if he paid me to take it. You'd have to get it rebuilt, and that will cost you money that you cna just put towards a GOOD converter. Too risky, if it goes it can take out your tranny. TCI converters are just 4cylinder converters with an adapter ring to fit V8's. If you want a good converter, go with a Precision Vigilante or a Yank and do not look back. If you want to do it, do it right don't risk your tranny!!

whitew01ws6

iTrader: (12)

o yeah i know lol im in the works for another tranny so i just wanted to see how much play i can get out of it befor it blows, its getting cammed soon i just wanted some bragging rights saying that my stock tranny with a cam went mid to low 12's

RoDan

I wouldn't risk it. But... Since you want a new tranny, go for it. Then get a good converter for your new tranny! lol

whitew01ws6

iTrader: (12)

yeah but how much do u think it would cost to get it fixed cus yes it broke it doesent lock up anymore and he only have it in his car for a couple months and never ran it at the track.... that car is basically stock

tylerdj

iTrader: (31)

You would have to call TCI and ask what their policy is.

Gaunt

iTrader: (11)

"Yeah hi, I know your stalls are garbage, but how much would it cost to fix one that already committed suicide? What's that? I should take a, what? A sledge hammer to my transmission? Because why? Oh, I would be doing myself a favor? Thanks!

*Click*"

EDIT: I've seen 2 TCIs take out three transmissions (one was the exact situation you are describing)

Z28/2002

iTrader: (27)

I hated the one I had in my old Z. I'll never buy another one

bottlefed98

iTrader: (2)

here goes the TCI converter bashing again

whitew01ws6

iTrader: (12)

screw it im just gonna throw a 224 cam in and play for the rest of the summmer.... anyone have one thye wanna get rid of cheap?

kevin's_00ss

a stall would make your car more fun then a cam...

RevGTO

iTrader: (12)

3 years, 24,000 miles, & many strip passes on my TCI 3000 and never a problem.

Blownz28man

iTrader: (2)

Ok back from the dead. Have you heard of a TCI 3500stall slipping under a 2-3rd shift? Inputshaft was @ 4000 rpm was @ 7000?? But its ok in other gears. Thanks!! (sorry not trying to hijack)

Mean87SS

iTrader: (21)

Your trans... not the converter.

SOMbitch

iTrader: (8)

You are one of the "anointed ones." Feel lucky