Best Torque Convertor ~$300 ?
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Drifting
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From: Frostburg MD
Best Torque Convertor ~$300 ?
Is the GM S10 torque convertor still the best one available for around this price range, or would it be better to go with a B&M or TCI or some other company? Looking for stall around 2000-2400, must retain lockup, can't afford a Vig., or much above the $300 range. '89, 700R4.
Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad, CA CA
Originally Posted by shotchkiss
Is the GM S10 torque convertor still the best one available for around this price range, or would it be better to go with a B&M or TCI or some other company? Looking for stall around 2000-2400, must retain lockup, can't afford a Vig., or much above the $300 range. '89, 700R4.
I had a B&M 2400 stall from summit and there was 0 gain in performance. That converter cost me around $400!
Spend the money and buy a good converter you won't regret it.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '08
call PTC, i have a 2600 stall in my car now, but it will be coming out in favor of a higher stall yank, but for the money it can't be beat. and it dropped my car .35 at the track
Burning Brakes
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From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by shotchkiss
Is the GM S10 torque convertor still the best one available for around this price range, or would it be better to go with a B&M or TCI or some other company? Looking for stall around 2000-2400, must retain lockup, can't afford a Vig., or much above the $300 range. '89, 700R4.
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I,ve been running the S-10 converter in my car for about two years. It is a direct bolt-in swap. I've been very happy with it. I'd say the performance gain was pretty decent, especially considering the price. I bettered my 60' times by about .15-.2 on average with the converter and I've had zero problems with it.
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From: Lahaina Hi
I have had my s10 in for about 3 mths the stall is only around 1300 but I blow nitrous through it the trans guy said he did not know how long it would last with the nitrous.
My other car has a vigalanti in it for the money not to impressed but I did lose .05 on 1/4 times with it.
The s10 converter I did not gain at all.
My other car has a vigalanti in it for the money not to impressed but I did lose .05 on 1/4 times with it.
The s10 converter I did not gain at all.
Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
I had an S-10 converter in my Impala SS, it sucked big time. I lost mph in the 1/4 mile and the stall speed starting creeping up. I pulled it after 3 months after it exceeded 3000 rpm.
I replaced the S-10 with an SLP, took a couple tenths off my 1/4 mile time and my mph was back. 50K miles later and many runs down the strip, it's still running strong.
SLP TC cost me $300.
I replaced the S-10 with an SLP, took a couple tenths off my 1/4 mile time and my mph was back. 50K miles later and many runs down the strip, it's still running strong.
SLP TC cost me $300.
