Torque Convertor

[FirebirdW68]

I emailed a guy on the Fast Toys website last week about a converter suitable for my 2001 3.8 V6 Bird. I have some mods and I'm looking to get a converter around the 2600 stall. Whats the stock stall on our cars? I thought it was 1800-1900. Anyway here is his reply. Any comments?

Jeff,

Unfortunately, the V6 cars already come with a higher stall converter than
the V8. It is very difficult to get any more stall speed out of the V6
converters unless you go to a smaller, more expensive unit.

[ravenp]

Anywhere from 1800 to 2200 on the newer cars is typical.

What he's saying is getting your factory converter re-stalled isn't as practical as if you had a v8.

YOu have 4 choices.

1. PI Vigilante
2. Yank custom
3. Edge
4. Restall yours.

I would do 1, 2 or 3 before 4 [img]smile.gif[/img]

[OneQuickV6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by ravenp:
Anywhere from 1800 to 2200 on the newer cars is typical.

What he's saying is getting your factory converter re-stalled isn't as practical as if you had a v8.

YOu have 4 choices.

1. PI Vigilante
2. Yank custom
3. Edge
4. Restall yours.

I would do 1, 2 or 3 before 4 [img]smile.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

You forgot TCI! see my sig for a link.

[2000v6bird]

yep i have a tci 3200 stall my 60'foot went from 2.5 to a 2.0 with major traction prblms.

[ravenp]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 2000v6bird:
yep i have a tci 3200 stall my 60'foot went from 2.5 to a 2.0 with major traction prblms.<hr></blockquote>

Cool...another option and it's affordable [img]smile.gif[/img]
What are the specs? Str? Efficiency?

So you spin alot more? Street or slicks?

[2000v6bird]

2:5:1 str its at like 96% eff. i have some old good years. and i love it driving around town not to bad. i will tell you what go to www.texas-speed.com and you will find everything you need these guys really know what they are talking about ask for trevor or matt. they can order you the right converter for your car so you can still drive around town.

[OneQuickV6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 2000v6bird:
2:5:1 str its at like 96% eff. i have some old good years. and i love it driving around town not to bad. i will tell you what go to www.texas-speed.com and you will find everything you need these guys really know what they are talking about ask for trevor or matt. they can order you the right converter for your car so you can still drive around town.<hr></blockquote>

Thanks for having that info handy Cody! Saved me having to call to find it. We are Texas Speed and Performance, you might have seen or heard of us on LS1tech, or Ls1.com, or several others. We are waiting for the admins so that we can get setup as sponsors here, and we will see about running a special on convertors IF there is enough interest. Feel free to e-mail me anytime with questions, comments, or just something you'd likew to see on a GP or special once we are setup as sponsors in the next few days! matt@texas-speed.com

[Arctc Wolf]

I talked to Andre at Edge Racing and he said he could get me a 2.5 str, 96.8% eff., and between 2800-3200 stall for $450. the balance of str and efficiency should be based on the gears you have in the back. if you already have higher gears like 3.73's or 4.11's, then the converter will have less STR and more efficiency since the gears act as torque multipliers anyway. if you have lower gears, they will add more STR and reduce efficiency since your rpms are already gonna get the car good mileage, and you'd need mroe STR to launch w/ those gears. I happen to have 3.42's, and figured a balanced TC would be best, that's why I'm lookin at 2.5 str and 96.8% efficiency.

[Shirl]

Go with Edge. Tell Andre I sent you [img]smile.gif[/img]

[merlinsrealm]

I have a brand new EDGE converter that will work perfectly...I Bought it from a fellow member and Have worked through the specs through Andre @ EdgeRacing....Email me if interested...I have it for sale on the sale forum..........

[ravenp]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by merlinsrealm:
I have a brand new EDGE converter that will work perfectly...I Bought it from a fellow member and Have worked through the specs through Andre @ EdgeRacing....Email me if interested...I have it for sale on the sale forum..........<hr></blockquote>


If you still have it in March, i'll take it [img]smile.gif[/img]
..unless you have a payment plan ;)

[FirebirdW68]

I sent you an email regarding that converter you have for sale. I'm very interested!

[Arctc Wolf]

SHirl, how did ur Edge Tc work out for u? did it fix ur probs u were having a while ago w/ the TCI or Yank TC u used to have?

[camaro_dakota]

You left out Art Carr convertors they OWN weeeee! High stall and its streetable... well i think it is, others may disagree. It has lock-up tho 8-)