torque converter
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From: toledo
torque converter i have a 94 z28 and i had to fix the transsmission so i pulled it out and am desiding to get a new torque converter i want a 3500 stall speed but from what i hear i can only go about 1900 with the stock engine setup
so do i have to change the settings around or how can i make it work
so do i have to change the settings around or how can i make it work
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From: toledo
alright thanks alot i will think about going with a 3200 then because i am also getting a corvette servo put in the transmission to sqqeek em in 2nd what should that do with the converter as well
all stock to my knowledge and runs 14.1 a year ago
like what kinda of time would i b able to run with the following
3200 lockup converter
slp ultra z ram air intake
corvette servo
all stock to my knowledge and runs 14.1 a year ago
like what kinda of time would i b able to run with the following
3200 lockup converter
slp ultra z ram air intake
corvette servo
Last edited by 94-z; Oct 11, 2006 at 09:01 PM.
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transgo shift kit would be a good idea, if there is still time for that.
also what brand of converter are u buying? i would recommend fuddle, precision industries, or yank.
bang for the buck, go with fuddle.
if u want to get what u pay for, go with YANK.
also what brand of converter are u buying? i would recommend fuddle, precision industries, or yank.
bang for the buck, go with fuddle.
if u want to get what u pay for, go with YANK.
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well for the torque converter i was thinking some custom shop i could get a deal on maybe but i am not sure cause i could get one from them for like 200 -250 compared to 500 or more
as for drag radials i will look into them but i am only 17 and planning to work on airplanes in the next few years adn this winter i am going to install a ultra z hood and repaint it like a show car so just slightly modding it now
as for drag radials i will look into them but i am only 17 and planning to work on airplanes in the next few years adn this winter i am going to install a ultra z hood and repaint it like a show car so just slightly modding it now
you get what you pay for.
Originally Posted by 94-z
well for the torque converter i was thinking some custom shop i could get a deal on maybe but i am not sure cause i could get one from them for like 200 -250 compared to 500 or more
as for drag radials i will look into them but i am only 17 and planning to work on airplanes in the next few years adn this winter i am going to install a ultra z hood and repaint it like a show car so just slightly modding it now
as for drag radials i will look into them but i am only 17 and planning to work on airplanes in the next few years adn this winter i am going to install a ultra z hood and repaint it like a show car so just slightly modding it now
$200-250 is going to be a 12" NOT what you want and not comparable to the 9.5" converters. Go over 2400-2500 on a 12" and fluid starts getting really hot because it is very inefficient.
Edge is my pick for converters but would also recommend Yank and Vig.
Edge is my pick for converters but would also recommend Yank and Vig.
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Originally Posted by 94-z
well for the torque converter i was thinking some custom shop i could get a deal on maybe but i am not sure cause i could get one from them for like 200 -250 compared to 500 or more
as for drag radials i will look into them but i am only 17 and planning to work on airplanes in the next few years adn this winter i am going to install a ultra z hood and repaint it like a show car so just slightly modding it now
as for drag radials i will look into them but i am only 17 and planning to work on airplanes in the next few years adn this winter i am going to install a ultra z hood and repaint it like a show car so just slightly modding it now
AMEN.. if you can't afford to get the RIGHT converter... dont get one at all... spend your money other places... like gears... slicks... LT's...
Just a bad idea to run a cheap converter... you wont gain what you should, and its only a matter of time before it costs you some bloody knuckles and more money....
Just a bad idea to run a cheap converter... you wont gain what you should, and its only a matter of time before it costs you some bloody knuckles and more money....
I just had my tranny built with all the good stuff. Plus i got a 3000 stall converter. Car drives like stock until you get on it. I haven't found any dead spots anywhere in the rpm range. As soon as you start pushing the pedal down the car starts hauling. Without a good sticky radial or a slick dont expect to get any type of traction when launcing at full throttle. Tranny and converters are definitely something you will spend a lot of money on but you will definitely get your money's worth if the job is done right.
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Originally Posted by streetwarrior96
don't wanna be cheap with a converter. It will be expensive in the long run
a cheap convertor will likely balloon. when it does,it will send metal through the rest of the trans,then its time for a rebuild......not cheap.
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Originally Posted by camzaro28
there is no tuning needed for a converter.
also stock shift timing at light throttle makes the shift fell mushy/non-existant. I prefer a shift that you still know is there.There is no sense in laboring the convertor and building heat with the low shift tables.
the word cheap is being thrown around alot. most of the tranny shops definitely wont charge you $900 for a torque converter. Yank & Vig do. Sure those work awesome. However alot of the cars at the racetrack that are running 10s or better have trannies and converters built by local shops that work awesome as well. plus the local shops won't charge you 900 for a converter or at least not the ones i was recommended.
remember just because yank and vig have a nice website and are sponsors doesn't mean everyone else is shitty. i went to a shop that was highly recommended by guys who use their product in several 9 and 8 second cars. they also do transmissions and converters for alot of IHRA racers. they have a 3-5 year (forgot how long it actually is) transmission warranty and a 2 year warranty on their converter. so dont go thinking that a converter that is less than $900 is not worthy. Go to the fast cars at the track and ask them who did their work and you might be surprised at the who did the work and the prices they charge for proven products compared to these other well known companies.
so just make sure you go to a place with a good reputation. Yank and Vig have that established on a much larger scale than these local shops but that doesn't mean that the local shops are ****. and remeber someone will always have a horror story about a company no matter who the company is.
remember just because yank and vig have a nice website and are sponsors doesn't mean everyone else is shitty. i went to a shop that was highly recommended by guys who use their product in several 9 and 8 second cars. they also do transmissions and converters for alot of IHRA racers. they have a 3-5 year (forgot how long it actually is) transmission warranty and a 2 year warranty on their converter. so dont go thinking that a converter that is less than $900 is not worthy. Go to the fast cars at the track and ask them who did their work and you might be surprised at the who did the work and the prices they charge for proven products compared to these other well known companies.
so just make sure you go to a place with a good reputation. Yank and Vig have that established on a much larger scale than these local shops but that doesn't mean that the local shops are ****. and remeber someone will always have a horror story about a company no matter who the company is.