Please educate me on torque converters
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Please educate me on torque converters
The 2003 is the first auto tranny Vette I've had. I keep reading about how great aftermarket torque converters are but can't say that I really understand why. Also what is the difference in the various ones offered as far as stall speeds, etc.?
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Re: Please educate me on torque converters (MaxPower)
They make autos go fast... If you ever want to take one for spin let me know. I have a 2800 stall in mine.
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Re: Please educate me on torque converters (CorvetteSS)
I am the candy man... :D
http://www.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm
http://www.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm
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Re: Please educate me on torque converters (Untouchable00)
Thanks for the link. It did answer my question about how they work. Now how do I decide which one is right for me? And what is the stall speed?
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Re: Please educate me on torque converters (CorvetteSS)
Many things come into play when deciding on a converter.
Also visit http://www.converter.cc for information on Yank Converters.
Converters come from mild to wild. The lower stall the more like stock it will feel (tight). The higher it goes the more loose it feels, like the give it gas and it does not want to go, trans slipping feel.
Also visit http://www.converter.cc for information on Yank Converters.
Converters come from mild to wild. The lower stall the more like stock it will feel (tight). The higher it goes the more loose it feels, like the give it gas and it does not want to go, trans slipping feel.
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Re: Please educate me on torque converters (CorvetteSS)
Thanks for the link. It did answer my question about how they work. Now how do I decide which one is right for me?
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Re: Please educate me on torque converters (REDGAR)
Also the higher stall you want the more $$ seems to be an unwritten rule I am noticing. not that I have much of the $$ to mention these days anyhow :nonod:
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Re: Please educate me on torque converters (lostsoulny)
Not if you buy used. Many times guys will put on converter in and for one reason or another go to another in a few months. I put my current converter after it's pervious owner had it a month and 7 passes.
My prior converter, Pro Troque 2900, is now for sale pretty cheap. Let me know if you are interested.
My prior converter, Pro Troque 2900, is now for sale pretty cheap. Let me know if you are interested.