What torque converter should I use?
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Racer
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From: Kissimmee Florida
What torque converter should I use?
I'm going to be swapping out my 2.73 gears with 3.73's. Several people have suggested upgrading out the TC at the same time. My question is what stall speed should I use. I have a 2000 A4 coupe that I use as a daily driver and don't plan on going to the track. Just want more power on acceleration. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by EDJ
I'm going to be swapping out my 2.73 gears with 3.73's. Several people have suggested upgrading out the TC at the same time. My question is what stall speed should I use. I have a 2000 A4 coupe that I use as a daily driver and don't plan on going to the track. Just want more power on acceleration. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
Take a look here.
http://www.converter.cc/wizard/wizard2.htm
Then give them a call.
Ed
Burning Brakes
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From: Denton TX
Eric,
Go conservative.
I say this because you indicate you do not want to track the car. That tells me that a great sixty foot time is of no concern to you. It also indicates that you are unlikely to be satisfied with a converter that feels loose on the street.
I have had three so far and I am about to install my fourth. Those of us that drag race, and that means me, like higher stall converters because of the hard hit they apply to the tires and the high torque multiplation they offer off of the line. We are also willing to race with tires that can get a grip when loaded with these high torque levels.
However a guy looking for a purely street converter has a completely different set of requirements. If racing is not in your plans stick with a 2800 stall or a 3200 at the most. Any higher than that and you may find yourself making tradeoffs that simply don't fit your requirements.
Many of the suggestions you will get here may come from racers and their take on things is very different from yours. Be cautious, picking the right converter is almost a black art. If you plan to stay off of the track a converter that feels tight is far better than one that feels too loose IMO.
Go conservative.
I say this because you indicate you do not want to track the car. That tells me that a great sixty foot time is of no concern to you. It also indicates that you are unlikely to be satisfied with a converter that feels loose on the street.
I have had three so far and I am about to install my fourth. Those of us that drag race, and that means me, like higher stall converters because of the hard hit they apply to the tires and the high torque multiplation they offer off of the line. We are also willing to race with tires that can get a grip when loaded with these high torque levels.
However a guy looking for a purely street converter has a completely different set of requirements. If racing is not in your plans stick with a 2800 stall or a 3200 at the most. Any higher than that and you may find yourself making tradeoffs that simply don't fit your requirements.
Many of the suggestions you will get here may come from racers and their take on things is very different from yours. Be cautious, picking the right converter is almost a black art. If you plan to stay off of the track a converter that feels tight is far better than one that feels too loose IMO.
Drifting
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From: South al
Originally Posted by LeMansBlue04
Eric,
Go conservative.
I say this because you indicate you do not want to track the car. That tells me that a great sixty foot time is of no concern to you. It also indicates that you are unlikely to be satisfied with a converter that feels loose on the street.
I have had three so far and I am about to install my fourth. Those of us that drag race, and that means me, like higher stall converters because of the hard hit they apply to the tires and the high torque multiplation they offer off of the line. We are also willing to race with tires that can get a grip when loaded with these high torque levels.
However a guy looking for a purely street converter has a completely different set of requirements. If racing is not in your plans stick with a 2800 stall or a 3200 at the most. Any higher than that and you may find yourself making tradeoffs that simply don't fit your requirements.
Many of the suggestions you will get here may come from racers and their take on things is very different from yours. Be cautious, picking the right converter is almost a black art. If you plan to stay off of the track a converter that feels tight is far better than one that feels too loose IMO.
Go conservative.
I say this because you indicate you do not want to track the car. That tells me that a great sixty foot time is of no concern to you. It also indicates that you are unlikely to be satisfied with a converter that feels loose on the street.
I have had three so far and I am about to install my fourth. Those of us that drag race, and that means me, like higher stall converters because of the hard hit they apply to the tires and the high torque multiplation they offer off of the line. We are also willing to race with tires that can get a grip when loaded with these high torque levels.
However a guy looking for a purely street converter has a completely different set of requirements. If racing is not in your plans stick with a 2800 stall or a 3200 at the most. Any higher than that and you may find yourself making tradeoffs that simply don't fit your requirements.
Many of the suggestions you will get here may come from racers and their take on things is very different from yours. Be cautious, picking the right converter is almost a black art. If you plan to stay off of the track a converter that feels tight is far better than one that feels too loose IMO.
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I had the Yank SS3200 and for street use it is EXCELLENT. Just swapped in the Yank SS3600 for my drag racing addiction and I love it. Although you can use the bigger converter for your application, my opinion is you will be extremely pleased with the 3200 as it really is a great unit for your intended application.
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From: pawleys island sc
Originally Posted by LeMansBlue04
Eric,
Go conservative.
I say this because you indicate you do not want to track the car. That tells me that a great sixty foot time is of no concern to you. It also indicates that you are unlikely to be satisfied with a converter that feels loose on the street.
I have had three so far and I am about to install my fourth. Those of us that drag race, and that means me, like higher stall converters because of the hard hit they apply to the tires and the high torque multiplation they offer off of the line. We are also willing to race with tires that can get a grip when loaded with these high torque levels.
However a guy looking for a purely street converter has a completely different set of requirements. If racing is not in your plans stick with a 2800 stall or a 3200 at the most. Any higher than that and you may find yourself making tradeoffs that simply don't fit your requirements.
Many of the suggestions you will get here may come from racers and their take on things is very different from yours. Be cautious, picking the right converter is almost a black art. If you plan to stay off of the track a converter that feels tight is far better than one that feels too loose IMO.
Go conservative.
I say this because you indicate you do not want to track the car. That tells me that a great sixty foot time is of no concern to you. It also indicates that you are unlikely to be satisfied with a converter that feels loose on the street.
I have had three so far and I am about to install my fourth. Those of us that drag race, and that means me, like higher stall converters because of the hard hit they apply to the tires and the high torque multiplation they offer off of the line. We are also willing to race with tires that can get a grip when loaded with these high torque levels.
However a guy looking for a purely street converter has a completely different set of requirements. If racing is not in your plans stick with a 2800 stall or a 3200 at the most. Any higher than that and you may find yourself making tradeoffs that simply don't fit your requirements.
Many of the suggestions you will get here may come from racers and their take on things is very different from yours. Be cautious, picking the right converter is almost a black art. If you plan to stay off of the track a converter that feels tight is far better than one that feels too loose IMO.
The thing is , though, that 2 or 3 weeks after you put in my "loose" SS3600 it starts to "feel" just right. Soon you can't remember what the stock TC felt like.
I don't track the car but I do timed road race runs - the only drawback for road racing that I've found with the 3600 is that I have to row my gears a little more to keep the revs up in the turns.
Last edited by 99 vett babycar; Nov 25, 2005 at 01:40 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Roswell GA
If you want to be able to "spin" the tires from a dead stop easier, then get a TC. I do have the 3.73 gears and I have the Protorque 2400 and it is a nice combination. I did get a used TC at a very nice price and did the install together.
I'm not sure it would have been worth the $700 that a new one would have cost me though.
The gears help at almost all speeds, the TC helps most off the line.
I'm not sure it would have been worth the $700 that a new one would have cost me though.
The gears help at almost all speeds, the TC helps most off the line.