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Transmission and torque converters
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Heel & Toe
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From: Dunnellon FL
Transmission and torque converters
I am always looking for posts on trans issues,I have a c3 350 that was worked to put out 400 horse,I have a turbo 350 in it with a fresh 390 rear.I put the b&m shift kit in the trans.shifts hard chirps second but I want more!!I am thinking of a new converter,I have a stock one in her now.would like some real techies opinions.what will give me the best off the line and still be nice around town?
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Drifting
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From: League City TX
The answer at least partially depnds on how much you want to spend for a converter. If you plan to buy a $300 converter, stay with an 11" with a stall around 2500. Pretty much anyone can build a converter that doesnt feel too loose in this range. If you are willing to spring for a nicer converter, such as an ATI, you could use a tight 10" model and get somewhere between 3000 & 3500 rpm stall that still doesnt feel like its slipping too much in normal driving.
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From: Las Vegas Nv.
The answer at least partially depnds on how much you want to spend for a converter. If you plan to buy a $300 converter, stay with an 11" with a stall around 2500. Pretty much anyone can build a converter that doesnt feel too loose in this range. If you are willing to spring for a nicer converter, such as an ATI, you could use a tight 10" model and get somewhere between 3000 & 3500 rpm stall that still doesnt feel like its slipping too much in normal driving.
I have a 10" TCI 3500. I love it off the line and don't notice any slip.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Dunnellon FL
I am trying to get a good alignment before I take it to the track,It definetly does a nice job of blowing cars off the line,ive had it to 140 mph and was a little unstable I had a vibration from the rear left shaft and a bad alignment.I am installing new vbp strut rods and I completly redid the front end.I want to cut the rotors then away I go.I will let you know.