Southern Indiana Club
08-08-2006, 06:59 PM
#1021
Originally Posted by Christopher387A
All right, I've found the converter I'm going to buy, but have a few questions on everything else required (sorry I'm a newb 
). Here is what I have right now.
Converter - Yank 3500
Shift Kit - Is this required? If so, what is a good one?
Tranny Cooler - B&M 24k
Tune - Will this be required with this size stall? I don't know where I could get one done right away if I need one, so could I drive it for a little while untuned as long as I'm not slamming it?
Also, approximately what rpm will I be at during highway driving (2.73s right now 70mph=2000 rpm) as I don't want my exhaust droning so loud I can't hear. My last car did that horrible when I put my exhaust on and it was almost unbearable. Anything else I should look for or you guys recommend?
). Here is what I have right now.Converter - Yank 3500
Shift Kit - Is this required? If so, what is a good one?
Tranny Cooler - B&M 24k
Tune - Will this be required with this size stall? I don't know where I could get one done right away if I need one, so could I drive it for a little while untuned as long as I'm not slamming it?
Also, approximately what rpm will I be at during highway driving (2.73s right now 70mph=2000 rpm) as I don't want my exhaust droning so loud I can't hear. My last car did that horrible when I put my exhaust on and it was almost unbearable. Anything else I should look for or you guys recommend?
And if I remember correctly Chris, your car is a 98 model? Do a search on tuning out the torque management, alot of the guys with the 98 Camaro/Trans Ams have done this. I think that would be mainly what you would need as far as tuning goes, I wouldn't think that you would need a full blown dyno tune just yet. I'm not 100% knowledgeable on any of this but I have heard a few of my buddies that have autos talk and this is some of the info that I have gathered. Good luck. 
08-10-2006, 01:48 PM
#1025
Originally Posted by Christopher387A
Shift Kit - Is this required? If so, what is a good one?
Will I need a shift kit?
No. Shift kits will not make your car run any faster. After a higher stall converter is added, shifts can feel softer. A shift kit will firm the shifts back up. Basically it is a preference modification. We recommend driving the car with the new stall for a while. If you still feel that you need firmer shifts, invest in a shift kit, or if you have the capability, shifts can also be firmed through tuning.
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