Good Torque Converter????

[MingisDew31186]

Ok I have done a search already on this and learned alot. But there are still things that arn't too clear to me. Like is that torque converter that is posted for around $300 on the mod sheet anygood? Is 2100 even a good stall? I just want somthing that I can use to drive everyday, but still have that kick of power when I want it. Or is there any major change in the ammount of acceleration at diff RPM's and MPHs? Thanks

[jmorgan]

it really only improves your launch for the most part. if you cant hook up though you will just sit there spinning. dont get less then a 3000 stall its not worth it. you get what you pay for when it comes to converters. honestly i bet a yank could run the fastest time but with a yank also comes alot of money.

PI are good still not cheap

edge are cheap but really only have been proven on one car

[MingisDew31186]

Is there anything out there with a 3000 stall, that is much under $700? Thats alotta cash to spend, and that doesn't even include install.

[12secondv6]

I run pro yank 3200
I went from a consistent 2.3 60 foot to as low as 1.922
I went from typical 15.3's to a best of 14.4
I did also port the intake and weight reduction so that does play a part in it.
I'm happy with mine
I got it to hook once on nitorus and et streets and I lost the tranny and fuel solenoid and did pull a 1.630 :eek:

[Only4U]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MingisDew31186:
Is there anything out there with a 3000 stall, that is much under $700? Thats alotta cash to spend, and that doesn't even include install.<hr></blockquote>

try edge, for $400. 1.98 60ft, 14.98@88.53 is what i run on the 3600 stall from edge.

kris (slacker69) also has an edge and pulled like a 14.34@94.14 or something in that area--with a 1.88 60ft i think. he has quite a few mods, not sure what they all are, but i know his verter is exactly a 3000 stall.

either way, i think you will find edge to be well worth your time.

http://www.edgeconverters.com

but you could always go with PI if the $700 works for ya, they have a better name and more people have good things to say about them over edge. but kris and i will back edge up if you need it, otherwise, just go with PI.

[SLOWBRAEATER]

wait im kinda scared, why does slacker run so much better with so much of a better mph with a 3000 stall and you have a 3600 stall and only hit 88 mph? is the 3600 edge not a good choice? i have one and will be really dissapointed if i hit 88 mph :(

[slacker69]

From what i have talked to and reasearched is that on our motors after 3000 stall you start to lose significant topend thtas why i personally will never go above 3000-3200 stall on the 3.8L motor. An thats why i went with a 3000 stall and it took a while to get use to it and now i run great with it. Best NA time is a 14.34@92.6 with a 1.866 60 foot and with a 75 shot 13.46 @99 with a 1.74 60 foot. IM later today if you have any questions IM name is crappyday21

[TylerB]

http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?PARTNUMBER=60103 how is this verter, it seems to be a little cheaper then some of the otheres that i have seen, has anybody used this one?

[ December 12, 2002: Message edited by: TylerB ]</p>

[Only4U]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by SLOWBRAEATER:
wait im kinda scared, why does slacker run so much better with so much of a better mph with a 3000 stall and you have a 3600 stall and only hit 88 mph? is the 3600 edge not a good choice? i have one and will be really dissapointed if i hit 88 mph :( <hr></blockquote>

heh, there has been a heck of a discussion on this one lately. regardless, 3600 stall could be a bad choice, i don't really know. thus far, i haven't showed any impressive numbers yet, but my converter did help me by .4 of a second, so i know it is helping, i just don't know how much.

although may sound like an excuse, you HAVE to take into consideration that kris runs many more mods than i do, and the more mods, the better times. kris' car is quick, and he drives it well, 3600 stall might earn him better times, it might not, just hard to say. but i won't stop trying. either i will pull some nice numbers, or i will give up trying. either way, you will know if my 3600 is a good one or not.

[Morgan]

I've used both a PI multi-disk 3200 stall and a 1995-vintage 3200 stall AC (Art Carr) converter in my GN. 3200 is a reasonable stall on the street, so the wife doesn't mind when she's behind the wheel. Best 60-foot time to date is 1.49 off the foot brake.

[Jason99T/A]

My friend (john00v6A4) is running a Precision Industries Vigilante 2800 converter. He went from 2.0x 60' to a best of 1.81 from the converter swap. We are pulling his tranny out this weekend for a rebuild and the converter is going back to PI for an upgrade to a 3300.

[MingisDew31186]

Thanks guys for all the info! Does anybody have a between 2100 and 3000 stall here??

[slacker69]

I dont think anyone really has one less than a 3000 stall like me but if u are worried about daily driveing there is no difference u wont start roasting the tires at a stop light unless u floor it at the light Daily drivin is the same to me.

[Ex-5.0]

My stock converter is 2400rpm stall. I cant imagine spending money for a new converter thats less than 3000rpm.

[redbird00]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr> Ex-5.0 My stock converter is 2400rpm stall. I cant imagine spending money for a new converter thats less than 3000rpm. <hr></blockquote>
[img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] its ~1800 if i'm not mistaken(which i doubt)
i just got a 2800 stall today, haven't got it installed in yet but i'm hoping to get sub 2sec 60ft's...

merlin