What torque converter would be ideal with 3.42's. Also who's got the best prices?

 

Wow, where have I heard this before, please try doing a search. I am sure you will find an answer!

You can click on Performance Mod in my sig, but that probally a little to much for you!


[Modified by wallstAL, 1:05 AM 10/1/2002]

 

SY3500 for the 3.42's :yesnod: Give us a call :)

:cheers:

 

Hey I appreciate the help after all thats what this forum is all about right. All us corvette owners getting together on a forum and being :conehead 's to each other. Your the best buddy thanks! :cuss

 

I am happy with my PT2400 and 3.42s, 12.51 with a +2900 DA with a previous best of 12.99 with a -800 DA 2.73/stock converter. My 60-foot is 1.78-1.80, and no loss of driveability whatsoever. My next battle is hitting the 11s with a stock heads/cam and no bottle :yesnod:

 

No need for the :conehead or :cuss . This question has been asked about 100 times. Do a search and you'll find all the answers to all your questions.

 

Well, now I know. I'm new to the forum, maybe I did go a little over the top.

 

I have been here for 3 years and I don't mind answering questions for new guys.
With a forum that has been around so long, pretty much every topic has been covered before.

I have the SY 3500 and I love it with the 3.42 gears.
Learn more about it at http://www.converter.cc

Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions. :cheers:

 

Thank you, 2000c5 I appreciate the help and you not making me feel like an butt for asking a question. :cheers:

 

I recently purchased Y2K coupe - how can I find out what the ratio is for the rear end?? Its not on any of the paperwork that I have. Will going to a 3.42 alter the excellent ride characteristics, re: smoooothness!!
Thanks again for all the help. Am going with the Corsa Indys, x-pipes, Vortex, and coupler to help get things going. Car is auto

 

Irish, Look in your glove box you should see the build codes, if you see G92 you have 3.15s if you don't see it you have 2.73s. 3.42s will not hurt the driveability of your car. I have 3.42s in my car and I think they are the best all around gears you can have in an A4 IMHO. If you are going to change the rear you might want to think about doing the converter at the same time and save yourself a double labor charge if you decide to install a converter later.

98 A4
Powerloaded
Donaldson Blackwing
PT2400
3.42 Gears :cheers: :cheers:





[Modified by Mitch C, 12:00 PM 10/3/2002]

 

I have the Vigilante 2800, which actually stalls at closer to 3000. I think it is a nice compromise between daily driver and aggresive.

Tom

 

3.42s and SY3500 w/TransGo. Don't listen to the negative opinions on high stall, it is BS. There is nothing to worry about. The SY3500 feels just like stock and its better performance than the others. I never have taken my car to the track and probably will only once or twice. The car is an everyday driver for me so I did not want to sacrifice anything on the comfort end of it. It drives in the rain just like stock and if you did not hit the gas you would never know on dry pavement. The 3500 stall is tight as can be. You mine as well keep the stock TC if you go with a 2400.

Drive my car and you will see what I mean. I was afraid after the install when I first got into the car that the installer charged me all that money, but never put anything in. Then I hit the gas....WOW!!!!!!!!

Regular driving it felt just like stock. Never heard of any slip codes or any of those rediculous claims. If its in Drive and you take your foot off the gas it rolls forward and back just like it did stock. Throughout the entire powerband it pulls like an animal. Don't settle for any other converter.

And for anyone else who has questions on any topic, DON'T EVER BE AFRAID to ask the forum. The only stupid question is one that isn't asked.


[Modified by Untouchable00, 4:19 PM 10/3/2002]

 

Brian,
the 3500 is so tame, I will have to get a 4500 for my next one maybe. :D

 

I agree. If or when I need a trans rebuild, out goes the SY3500, and in goes a ST4000.

 

I went from the stock converter to a Pro Torque 2400. I liked it. Then I wanted more. (What a shock!). So I went with the ST 3500 (not the SY - the ST). It also had EXCELLENT streetability. I was very surprised because the Super Thruster actually seemed tighter than the 2400. It also bought me another 3+ tenths at the track.

After only 7 passes with the Super Thruster, I immediately decided that I could have gone to an even higher stall. I talked with Mike at MMS and Mike at YANK ("Mike" squared? :lol: ) and they came up with the idea of a ProThruster 4200. I just picked it up today (also went from 3.42's to 3.73's - Jonny, you might also want to consider going right to the 3.73's as that could save you some money when you realize that you want more - going from your 3.15's to the 3.73's could get you about a half second right there AND save you $$$$ from not having to do the gear swap twice).

Once again, I was pretty surprised at the streetability of this higher stall converter. The Pro Thruster is somewhat looser than the Super Thruster but, still, very easy to drive around town and on the freeway.

I haven't jumped on it yet because I want to hot-cycle the new gears and let everything get seated before I womp on it Saturday at Carlsbad. I'll post again.

Jonny - this is the route that I have gone...so far. I am a drag racer AND this is also my daily driver. YOU will have to ask yourself what your goals are. If you are only going to the drags once or twice a year then maybe just get an ST 3500 with your 3.42's. This would be a VERY hot set-up. Several folks, Nitrovette included, went from the SY 3500 to the ST 3500 and suffered not a bit in streetability and gained in performance.

If you think you are going to be going to the track on a regular basis then I would definitely consider immediately going to a Pro Thruster. Mike at YANK has done an incredible job of matching folks with converter/gear combinations based upon their INDIVIDUAL needs. You might want to give him a call: 479-632-6355

In terms of best prices, shop around here on the CF. Look in the Wanted and For Sale sections for the C5. The Mall is also a good place. Or you can just order from one of the vendors on the CF or Mike. There are MANY good folks here who will be happy to help out.

I apologize for the long-winded post but if this helps you in terms of chosing a converter - and maybe saves you some money by not having to experiment with several converters, then perhaps it was worth it.

In terms of "stupid questions" - IMO there are NO stupid questions. The ONLY stupid question is the one that DIDN'T get asked! You are on the right track. I agree with others like Face - just keep on asking questions. I have learned more on these CF forums about my car than I ever imagined possible because I and others have asked questions here.

Also, Al is a good guy and, IMO, was just trying to guide you to some of the material you want through a search. While there are search capabilities here and I use them, I also like to ask some questions that have already been asked awhile ago, because maybe somebody out there has new updated information that could benefit me and others. Keep askin' - that's how we learn. And Welcome to the Corvette Forum! :cheers:



[Modified by gary brown, 10:46 PM 10/3/2002]

 

So Gary, did you sell your ST3500 yet? :D I was just about to order the SY3500. I do have the 3:15 gears though and don't have the $ in the budget to change them yet....... :cheers:

 

Either the SY3500 or ST3500 will be fine with 3.15's. :cheers:

 

I'll add my 2 cents: Precision Industries Vigilante 3500. After my son tuned the shift points and a few other things with LS1-Edit, I am totally satisfied. You can't tell from normal driving around town the T/C has been changed, but tromp on it and there will be no doubt.

With cooler weather coming up next week, this will be the first time I will get conditions similar to when I ran my car stock in February. It will be interesting to see the results.

 

Because I am thinking of going with 3.42's from my 2.73's and a SY 3000 converter, do the rpms' change at all? Did you notice any difference driving at 70mph before and after? I spend some time on the freeways and want to know what to expect.

Thanks!