Ordered Converter
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
Ordered Converter
After pouring over dozens of transmission/torque converter sites I ordered a 3000 stall 9.5" VIGILANTE lockup converter to sit behind the 396SB I'm building. Not cheap but well built, 2year warranty and 1 free restall in the first 2 years. I'll probably be the only one in my neighborhood with a pink torque converter.
Drifting
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From: Longwood Florida
After pouring over dozens of transmission/torque converter sites I ordered a 3000 stall 9.5" VIGILANTE lockup converter to sit behind the 396SB I'm building. Not cheap but well built, 2year warranty and 1 free restall in the first 2 years. I'll probably be the only one in my neighborhood with a pink torque converter.
I got a hughes 3000 non-locking stall for 249.00 works good !!
Racer
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Hughes 3000 stall
What has been your experience on the street with the 3000 converter?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
Burning Brakes
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From: AL
After pouring over dozens of transmission/torque converter sites I ordered a 3000 stall 9.5" VIGILANTE lockup converter to sit behind the 396SB I'm building. Not cheap but well built, 2year warranty and 1 free restall in the first 2 years. I'll probably be the only one in my neighborhood with a pink torque converter.
seems to be good vendor . . .
Drifting
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From: FRANKLIN GA
You'll like it. I have the same thing in a 3400 stall. Mine has held up good so far. You're right they are pink.
I drive mine on the street and can barely tell the difference between this and a stock converter. I have never tried a cheaper converter but I'm told that there is a big difference on the street manners and drivability of the cheaper ones. These are $1200 + converters
I drive mine on the street and can barely tell the difference between this and a stock converter. I have never tried a cheaper converter but I'm told that there is a big difference on the street manners and drivability of the cheaper ones. These are $1200 + converters
Drifting
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From: Longwood Florida
What has been your experience on the street with the 3000 converter?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
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Melting Slicks
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$699 I'm sure I could have found something less expensive that would have worked well, but you know how it is sometimes. I've always wanted one, now I can afford it. All the msg boards say they are the baddest street/strip converter available. I'll see!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
What has been your experience on the street with the 3000 converter?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
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What has been your experience on the street with the 3000 converter?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
I am installing a 406 in my 77 with a 3.08 differential. I was considering a Hughes 3000 stall but most of the converter companies are recommending a 2500 stall when I speak with them.
My car will be almost exclusively street driven with only occassional trips to the track just for fun. I know that that the 3000 stall will provide a great launch but how will it handle driving around town?
That being said, I have an Art Carr 2900 stall (custom) and I love it!! (Strip performance won out in my case, and the car only gets driven around 500 miles a year....and it's not that bad driving around town.)
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Is it just a single lockup clutch? You will have to be very careful to never have it lockup with the go petal down. Once it is locked then you can floor it.
My 3500 stall for my 383 became @3800 stall behind my 427. traction really becomes the problem. Your 396 aught to be a real tire smoker
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Is it just a single lockup clutch? You will have to be very careful to never have it lockup with the go petal down. Once it is locked then you can floor it.
My 3500 stall for my 383 became @3800 stall behind my 427. traction really becomes the problem. Your 396 aught to be a real tire smoker
My 3500 stall for my 383 became @3800 stall behind my 427. traction really becomes the problem. Your 396 aught to be a real tire smoker
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2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Drifting
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gull
nastee 383
C3 stroker
you guys all have some nice looking and strong running C3's
I may upgrade to a 3500 stall after my suspension mods if I cant break into the 11's trying to get a better short time.... 1.6 or 1.7 should get me a 11.9 1/4 time
nastee 383
C3 stroker
you guys all have some nice looking and strong running C3's
I may upgrade to a 3500 stall after my suspension mods if I cant break into the 11's trying to get a better short time.... 1.6 or 1.7 should get me a 11.9 1/4 time
