Torque converter question
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Torque converter question
I'm currently shopping for a higher stall torque converter for my car. I realize that you probably get what you pay for, but right now I can't afford to spend the cash for Vigilante. I see a lot of auctions on ebay for converters from Hellfire and from Transmission Specialties. Does anyone have any experience with these companies or is there some other alternative I should look at. I believe the stall for my factory converter is around 1500 and I was looking to go to about 2000-2400. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Tom.
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Re: Torque converter question (TA)
Give a call to Grant Transmissions (phone # on my site); he installed a 2,000rpm Grand National TC while recently doing a rebuild and the results are in my sig.
Racer
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From: loughborough Leics ENGLAND
Re: Torque converter question (TA)
You could also try superior chevrolet via Jeff Kopp on 800 728 8267 or 913 284 3115.
He did an s-10 2500 stall GM converter for me at $199
That is the same one that Vic89 uses and abuses with no problems
:cheers:
He did an s-10 2500 stall GM converter for me at $199
That is the same one that Vic89 uses and abuses with no problems
:cheers:
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Re: Torque converter question (BLUE ONE)
He did an s-10 2500 stall GM converter for me at $199
That is the same one that Vic89 uses and abuses with no problems
That is the same one that Vic89 uses and abuses with no problems
That is correct. Tom, get one from your local chevy dealer. It will still be a 12" convertor. I am running mine for over a year and no issues that all.
These are the most bang for the buck convertors. The PI is the best, but at $700, they are expensive.
Vic
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Re: Torque converter question (TIMSPEED)
I've got the Yank Stealth 2600. It's a nice unit. I got it for $350 to my door from VetteWrench. It really works too!
I've heard the same about this unit. This is what I plan to buy. Plus I live about 30mins from the manufacture, so I won't have to pay s/h.
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Re: Torque converter question (vette92_1)
I bet that Yank 2600 is very similiar to the GM 12" that I am recommending.
Take a look at the Lingenfelter home page, he has a 12" convertor listed for about $350. That convertor is a GM convertor.
Blue One - Thanks for getting that part number for TA.
Vic
Take a look at the Lingenfelter home page, he has a 12" convertor listed for about $350. That convertor is a GM convertor.
Blue One - Thanks for getting that part number for TA.
Vic
Got one and love it
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Re: Torque converter question (nickd)
If I were on the market for a converter, I would snag the one in the link posted above. I bought the same converter 3 weeks ago for $699.99
The normal price for the vigilantes are low to mid $700's and at some places you will pay over $800 !
The converter that I just pulled out of my car was only 1.5 years old (12" stock GM) and it was already ballooning. If I would have put in a high quality converter to begin with, I would have saved even more $$$ in the long run. Just my own .02 worth. Good luck with your choice.
:cheers:
The normal price for the vigilantes are low to mid $700's and at some places you will pay over $800 !
The converter that I just pulled out of my car was only 1.5 years old (12" stock GM) and it was already ballooning. If I would have put in a high quality converter to begin with, I would have saved even more $$$ in the long run. Just my own .02 worth. Good luck with your choice.
:cheers:
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Re: Torque converter question (Vic'89)
how much does this GM converter cost? could you order one directly from GM, or would i have to look elsewhere? im asking because i work at an independant auto repair shop and can get GM parts for wholesale. alls i would need is the year/make/model/engine (or the part number that you gave out) that this converter came out of and i could order it cheap! one more question, is this a bolt on deal? just swap in place of my old converter?
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From: loughborough Leics ENGLAND
Re: Torque converter question (Red91Vette)
yes its a direct fit the number is in my previous post and it cost me $199 for superior chevrolet there was a $30 core charge if you don't have one to exchange.
:cheers:
:cheers:
