Hey guys,

Im thinking of getting a Torque Converter....but know nothing about them....which to get...etc.

Can someone educate me on what they do-which are good ones to get...this car is a daily driver and must remain daily drivable to I don't want anything too radical.

Also, what types of risks are associated with it....have you had any problems with yours??

I have the Halltech Tric and Borla XR1- Going to order a powerloader soon....would I need anything else in addition to a Torque Converter to make everything would well together.


Thanks

 

Ok I will be first in a LONG line of people telling you YANK 3000. If you had 3.42 gears then a SY 3500. It is tired and trued converter.

Radical or the MANLY :D converter is the Super Thruster 3500!! That is a real butt kicker and I love it!!!

The SY3500 or Yank 3000 would do you wonders though.

no problems with mine, just the occasional whiplash!! Everybody whiplash :D

If you have 2.73 get 3.42's. If you have 3.15's hmmmm your call to go with 3.42's or 3.73.



[Modified by intel55, 12:05 AM 4/27/2002]

 

I have the 3.15s

So your saying Yank 3000 for the 3.15s

If I upgrade to 3.42 or 3.73s-what will that effect?

Also can someone give me a rough estimate on price on the Yank 3000 and SY 3500 as well as anyother good ones. And a estimate on installation

Also a rough estimate on the 3.42 and 3.73s price...and estimate on installation


Thanks

 

Yes with 3.15's then I would go with the Yank 3000

Upgrading to 3.42's or 3.73 will change the converter to a sy3500 or ST3500. You will go faster :D

IM or email vettewrench he is a Yank dealer and can give you install quotes right now. brian@vettewrench.com.


[Modified by intel55, 12:21 AM 4/27/2002]

 

I would go for the Vigilante 2800 or 3200 if I was going to race my car often. Both of these converters stall higher than their advertized stall speeds. The 2800=about 3200 and the 3200=about 3600. Vigilante will also restall your converter at NO CHARGE if you decide you want a higher or lower stall. Also Vigilante gives great customer service, you get your converter in a few business days, you sometimes have to wait weeks or months for a Yank Converter.


If you want a converter that drives just like stock(not loose at all) but will give you a lot of low end grunt out of the hole or from a slow roll the PT2400 is a great choice. IMHO if you have never driven a car with a stall of 3000 and above I would want to drive a car with this type of converter before I invested in that type of converter, what is too loose is VERY subjective. TAKE YOUR TIME AND DO SOME HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU DECIDE ON A CONVERTER, IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO CORRECT THAT MISTAKE.

I paid 500.00 to install my gears and converter. You can pick up a used set of 3.42s for between 500.00 and 600.00. Check the C5 parts for sale section.


98 A4
Powerloaded
Donaldson Blackwing
172 t.stat
Pro Torque 2400
3.42s




[Modified by Mitch C, 8:31 AM 4/27/2002]

 

http://www.converter.cc

 

I just returned your email with the pricing.

 

You sound like you need the Pro Torque 2400!

 

I like your style, I can't wait! :) :) :)