S10 converter???????
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S10 converter???????
I have an "89 A4 that is totally stock with 2.59 gears. I am considering a going to an S10 converter for a little more oomph at the stoplight. I want to hear from you guys wheather this move is wise or should I go the more expensive "Vigilante" converter.---- 
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From: SE NY
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My tranny guy installed what he called a "modified" GN TC with a 2,000rpm stall in my '88.
I really like the effect though, even with my 2.59s out back, it's impossible to hammer it at a traffic signal now, not that tha's a bad thing.
Will the S10 TC drop right in, is it a 12" lockup unit, what is the stall???
I really like the effect though, even with my 2.59s out back, it's impossible to hammer it at a traffic signal now, not that tha's a bad thing.
Will the S10 TC drop right in, is it a 12" lockup unit, what is the stall???
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From: Phila., PA burbs
I've been very happy with my S10 converter. I still had a 2.59 rear in my 91 when I had the S10 converter put in. My 60' times dropped by about .15 to .2 on average. I now probably have a couple hundred 1/4 mile passes with the converter and have had no problems. It seems like a pretty decent converter for a L98 application.
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From: Lahaina Hi
I have a "Vigilante" in my 86 and a S10 in my 94.
The S10 sucks I would not do it again.
It gave me nothing in the !/4 mile.
If I did it again I would buy the 900.00 "Vigilante"
The$700.00 one is strong ,But I would prefer more clutches.
The S10 sucks I would not do it again.
It gave me nothing in the !/4 mile.
If I did it again I would buy the 900.00 "Vigilante"
The$700.00 one is strong ,But I would prefer more clutches.
