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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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Hey guys, just like it sounds, i wanna get the car movin for the best price. in other words, what mods would u guys reccomend for best bang for my buck if ya will.

i got headers, ory, lid, and cai. im trying to stay away from the idea of having a stall but other than that im open. i was looking into 3.73 gears but i got a 2 series and i heard thick gears whine and arent worth it. what ya guys think?

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do you have a 6 speed or a She-matic??
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assuming a4..he wanted to stay away from a stall...
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yea, sorry shoulda specified, a4.

and i dont think m6s have 2 series carriers
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assuming a4..he wanted to stay away from a stall...
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Rippin, honestly dude, you are gonna have to eventually get a stall. THere is such a huge ******* difference it is not even funny. Start reading through all the posts in the Automatic tranny section. If you drive an auto and want it to be fast...you HAVE TO HAVE A CONVERTER. I mean come on, seeing gains anywhere from 4 tenths to a full ******* second just from a converter!! that is wicked. I have a Yank SS3600 for my daily driven 02 SS and WISH i would have went to a 4000. 6 spd cars cant really **** with you at all from a launch...you will rape most all of them. And then guys with stock autos....haha forget about it.
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Originally Posted by HD1911
good catch buddy
cmon man..its late as hell...haha
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No Stall, No care.

Get a converter, it is the best bang for the buck mod to an automatic car there is.
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What are some good websites to look at pricing and specifics on the stall converters?
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A stall should be 1 of the first couple mods u do to an automagic F body.....U WILL LOVE IT
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texas-speed.com , thunderracing.com , fuddle..., there all listed on the right side on the main ls1tech page..
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Stall & Nitrous.. your Basic Bolt Ons.. And you will Have yourSelf a DD-Monster That Is Plenty Relible and Gets Good GAS
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Stall & Nitrous.. your Basic Bolt Ons.. And you will Have yourSelf a DD-Monster That Is Plenty Relible and Gets Good GAS
That's about what I was gonna say.......stall, nitrous, headers/exhaust and drag radials. That'll get you in plenty of trouble.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HD1911
do you have a 6 speed or a She-matic??
by that i assume you mean the consistantly faster of the two transmissions?

i'm gonna vote for a ported throttle body and if you're a 98-00, an LS6 intake.
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Rippin, honestly dude, you are gonna have to eventually get a stall. THere is such a huge ******* difference it is not even funny. Start reading through all the posts in the Automatic tranny section. If you drive an auto and want it to be fast...you HAVE TO HAVE A CONVERTER. I mean come on, seeing gains anywhere from 4 tenths to a full ******* second just from a converter!! that is wicked. I have a Yank SS3600 for my daily driven 02 SS and WISH i would have went to a 4000. 6 spd cars cant really **** with you at all from a launch...you will rape most all of them. And then guys with stock autos....haha forget about it.
yea i hear ya for sure. the only thing is...are there limits the the tranny cooler? (ex: how will it be if i take it 30 miles on the highway and back? too much heat?) and how are converters from a roll?

if i hav exhaust and a stall and drive like an animal (which i do, im 18), how will the rear end hold up with sum sticky tires (mt et streets)

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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
by that i assume you mean the consistantly faster of the two transmissions?

i'm gonna vote for a ported throttle body and if you're a 98-00, an LS6 intake.
First of all you misspelled CONSISTENTLY wrong...second i happen to own a built she-matic thank you
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Originally Posted by HD1911
First of all you misspelled CONSISTENTLY wrong...second i happen to own a built she-matic thank you
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Originally Posted by RiPPinZ11
yea i hear ya for sure. the only thing is...are there limits the the tranny cooler? (ex: how will it be if i take it 30 miles on the highway and back? too much heat?) and how are converters from a roll?

if i hav exhaust and a stall and drive like an animal (which i do, im 18), how will the rear end hold up with sum sticky tires (mt et streets)

thanks all
Ok big guy, you WILL be buying a good external tranny cooler should you go the stall converter route. On the highway there is ABSOLUTELY no difference between a performance stall and a stocker. They both lock-up. You will be turning the same rpm's and everything. Now, i have a 3600 with a high str and it takes just a tad more gas to get moving. But honestly, i got used to it the first day i drove it and now when i drive a stock auto, i hate it...absolutely hate it. When you put your foot to the floor with a high stall....HOLY ****!! launches like a bat outta hell. And as far as the rear, you have an auto which is a hell of a lot easier on rear diffs then 6 spds. I have stickey mickey drag radials and once in awhile out on the street i will get a dead hook...lemme tell you what, it feels like the ******* car is gonna pull a wheelie. Dont be worried about breaking your rear, dont let that be the reason why you dont get a stall.
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