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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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Which torque convertor will work best in my c 4 coupe drag racing? :confused:

2200 Lockup, 2400 lockup, 10" 12"? :confused:
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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Default Re: Auto trans. Question (plumberh2o)

I don't have an answer, BUT I'm guessing that at least a few people will chime in and tell you to look at how much power you're building at certain rpms and to work on it from there...
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Default Re: Auto trans. Question (plumberh2o)

The stall depends on your motors rpm range but with sticky tires and nothing too wild for mods I would do 9.5" lockup converter with 2600-2800 rpm stall. This will still keep your car streetable and what other on the forum have used.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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What does the torque converter lock up do?
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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Default Re: Auto trans. Question (dgoodhue)

The stall depends on your motors rpm range but with sticky tires and nothing too wild for mods I would do 9.5" lockup converter with 2600-2800 rpm stall. This will still keep your car streetable and what other on the forum have used.
:iagree:

the smaller diameter of the TC also = less wieght , which is a GOOD thing when talking about rotating mass.

I have a Vigalantie 2600 Tc with stock motor and love it
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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I have a Vigalantie 2600 Tc with stock motor and love it
:iagree: Mine is a 2800 though... ;)
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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I have a Vigalantie 2600 Tc with stock motor and love it

:iagree: Mine is a 2800 though... ;)
:yesnod: me too

Mine is a 2800 stealth made by yank
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