whats youre favorite converter?

[nhraformula]

i have the tci streetfighter and im happy with it.

[Hooper]

i have the tci streetfighter and im happy with it.me too. 3500. :)

[SteveL]

A timely thread, since I am looking for a new converter.

I have heard that TCIs have been unreliable.

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Precision Industries Vigilante

[nhraformula]

A timely thread, since I am looking for a new converter.

I have heard that TCIs have been unreliable.
all converter companies have bad stories.
i have been using tci for about 15 years on different cars.

[Rob]

Precision Industries Vigilante :werd:

[Figz z28]

Yank SS 4000! :zoom:

[Ed Blown Vert]

Precision Industries Vigilante


:werd:

[SteveL]

I just ordered a Vigilante 3800 with a single-disk lockup.

My current converter, a Yank PT4000, has been slipping. I had a Vigilante 3000 a few years ago with no problems.

[rotwiler]

I just had a Fuddle 3400 2.1str put in last week, ran a 12.861 and was hot out and a DA of 4000 feet. I'm still getting used to it and need a shift kit or tuning, getting the pulse width modulation under 2,000 rpms when car lugs a little.

[SteveC]

I have a Yank 3000 coupled to 3.73's, love the feel, however I should have gone at least with a 3200 to 3500 stall.

SteveC :)

[Ed Blown Vert]

And do a converter before gears ;)

[nhraformula]

And do a converter before gears ;)
agreed

[nhraformula]

everybody should get a converter tune also.

[Zboner]

what about edge

[silver98TA]

I have the Fuddle 3600 2.2 waiting to go in now. Will let you know in a couple days.

[Nicbmann]

I love the fuddle that I have.

[MNR-0]

I just had a Fuddle 3400 2.1str put in last week, ran a 12.861 and was hot out and a DA of 4000 feet. I'm still getting used to it and need a shift kit or tuning, getting the pulse width modulation under 2,000 rpms when car lugs a little.
Whats this pulse width modulation thingy? Does it have to do with lockup?

[Azhigher]

I'm getting a fuddle 3400 2.1 I'll letcha know how it goes.

[jv7]

Has anyone tried a converter from Art Carr? I'm thinking about on from them but not sure how good they are.

[BlackHawk T/A]

I have a Yank 3000 coupled to 3.73's, love the feel, however I should have gone at least with a 3200 to 3500 stall.

SteveC :)
Daily driver?

[RGR Pete]

I had my Vig put in 3 1/2 years ago and no issues.

[silverws6]

I have a TCI SSF 3500 and i have had no problems with it!

[MNR-0]

Fuddle 3000 3.73 gears here. Great combo. Lose traction from a 2nd gear stab at 30MPH (no kickdown to 1st). Kickdown to 1st and fooooooorget it...

[firehawk2002]

I have the fuddle 3500 str 2.0. I love it no times yet, but it pulls

[HC2000Z28]

i just got a TCI 3500 a few months ago. it's been good so far

[BlackHawk T/A]

So what is STR?

[HC2000Z28]

It stands for Stall Torque Ratio

a torque converter multiplies the torque produced at the flywheel.

someone correct me if i'm wrong but if you have a STR of 2 then the torque being applied to the transmission is 2X greater than the torque produced at the flywheel.

That is my understanding

This is significant for acceleration at lower speeds or a dead stop

[BlackHawk T/A]

So its best to get the highest STR they make?

[WALLst AL]

I vote for yank!!!!!!!!! Great

[leet]

I cant believe nobody has mentioned Coan's converters.

[SDB]

Yank PT4000....wow, just wow....

[LS1-450]

Fuddle 3200-2.0 str & excellent customer service.

[Sarge]

PI Vigilante 3500.....top quality.

[02 Mag Red]

The higher the STR , the more likely you are going to fry the tires . LS1 has about 350 ft lbs torque x 2 =700 (1.7 =595) . This might help .
Joe

[BlackHawk T/A]

The higher the STR , the more likely you are going to fry the tires . LS1 has about 350 ft lbs torque x 2 =700 (1.7 =595) . This might help .
Joe
Or rather, 350x2x3.06x3.23=6,850 ft/lbs of torque going to the rear wheels (for me, A4).

An engine is nothing without gears behind it :)

[jlvf77]

yank ss 3200 it works excellent ..

[ian022]

is a 3000 rpm stall streetable for a daily driver???
Ian

[02 Mag Red]

Are you in city traffic driving 30 miles to work , I would say no . If you drive to work on the interstate , I would say yes . If you only go out week ends and nights ,Yes . I think my converter is the best thing I ever did ,it is a little soft off idle compared to stock ,besides this I can't tell the difference . The lock up works great .I have an Edge Converter. 1-888-350-edge , I am not a salesman just a happy customer.
Joe

[Matt2105]

Where have you purchased your SC's from?

[02 Mag Red]

http://www.edgeracingconverters.com/converter_basics.htm This the place I bought the converter from . They seem to know their stuff .
Joe

[Hooper]

i have the tci streetfighter and im happy with it.


me too. 3500. :)
Right after I made that post my TCI went for a dump and took out my trans.:brick: It never did lock up properly.

$3000 (including new converter) later, I went with a Vigilante 3200. It locks up as requested everytime.:)

[98WSSick]

i have a stock ws6 and i want to get the tci 3500. do i need to change my gears?

[Ed Blown Vert]

No, you don't need to change your gears. You may have to tune your shift points so you don't hit the rev limiter.

[Ed Blown Vert]

is a 3000 rpm stall streetable for a daily driver???
Ian

No problem.

[gillbot]

Yank PT4000

[LS1 Trans am]

As a DD I was told that I could get a good stall converter for around $90-150 If that's true or somewhere close to that let me know where I can get one.

[Ed Blown Vert]

You wouldn't even get a good used one for under $400

[gillbot]

As a DD I was told that I could get a good stall converter for around $90-150 If that's true or somewhere close to that let me know where I can get one.

They were probably talking about a used trailblazer converter.

[jmhvenom]

Precision Vig 3800.

[GA Country Boy]

I hate to be a spoil sport, but the problem with this thread is that Torque Converter performance is directly related to engine output. The exact same TC can have different stall speeds on different motors. A TC has to be matched to
the application for it to be the most useful. So unless you know what applications all these TC's are being used with it's rather meaningless. That's why leading TC manufacturers like Yank have so many choices and prices.
Here is some info from Yank to give you the idea:




CAR MODS
STOCK
STOCK W NO2
CAT-BACK, AIRBOX
CAT-BACK, AIRBOX W NO2
HEADERS, UD PULLEY'S
HEADERS, UD PULLEY'S W NO2
BOLT-ONS, W/SUSPENSION
BOLT-ONS, W/SUSPENSION W NO2
PORTED HEADS, 209-215 CAM
PORTED HEADS, 209-215 CAM W NO2
PORTED HEADS, 215-230 CAM
PORTED HEADS, 215-230 CAM W NO2
PORTED HEADS, 230+ CAM
PORTED HEADS, 230+ CAM W NO2
TURBO, BLOWER STOCK CAM
TURBO, BLOWER HEADS W/CAM
RACE

2.73-3.08
S2800/ST2800
S2800/ST2800
TTII3300
SS3200
SS3200
SS3600
SS3600
SS3600
SS3600
PY3400E
SS3600
PY3600E
SS3600
PY3600E
SC3000
SC3000
CALL

3.15-3.23
S2800/ST2800
S2800/ST2800
TTII3300
SS3200
SS3200
SS3600
SS3600
SS3600
SS3600
PY3400E
SS3600
PY3600E
SS3600
PY3600E
SC3000
SC3000
CALL

3.31-3.42
S3000/ST3000
S3000/ST3000
TTII3300
SS3200
SS3600
SS3600
SS4000
SS4000E
SS4000
PY3400E
SS3600
PY3600E
SS4000
PY3600E
PY3400E
PY3400E
CALL


3.73-3.90
S3000/ST3000
S3000/ST3000
TTII3300
SS3200
SS3600
SS3600
SS4000
SS4000E
PT4000
SS4000E
PT4000
SS4000E
PT4000
SS4000E
PY3400E
PY3600E
CALL

4.10+
S3000/ST3000
S3000/ST3000
SS3200
SS3600
SS3600
SS3600
SS4000
PT4000
PT4000
SS4000E
PT4400
PT4000
PT4400
SS4000E
PY3600E
PY3600E
CALL

I can't get the columns to go side by side here, but if you pick say #3 in the list of mods go to the corresponding line under your gear ratio. If this is just too confusing, here's a link to the same thing laid out properly: I'm not yet allowed to post links, so you can go to the Yank site and find the wizard.