Which would you do TC / Gears
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Racer
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From: doha
Which would you do TC / Gears
I only have money for one of them....I know that if i do them together i well save on labor....But i can only get enough money for both in like 5 months, and i did not wana wait that long...So which one would you rather have a 3.42 gears, or a 2800 stall TC....And please tell me why......
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (Mitch C)
c5 devil; it depends on your useage. If you run the 1/4 mile at the track a lot, then the TC will give the better benefit.
If your goal is to just increase the "fun factor" while on the public streets, that the gear upgrade IMO will give the most benefit.
a high stall TC no-doubt give an advantage on launches. Gears, on the other hand; increase thrust no matter the speed or engine rpm.
If your goal is to just increase the "fun factor" while on the public streets, that the gear upgrade IMO will give the most benefit.
a high stall TC no-doubt give an advantage on launches. Gears, on the other hand; increase thrust no matter the speed or engine rpm.
Instructor
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (c5 devil)
The TC will give you a much faster car without a gear change buy getting you into you Tq faster BUT it will also hurt engine braking and drivability in traffic a little (I don't imagine fuel economy is an issue here)
Gears also bring you to your Tq faster ,as you know, but the converter will allow the motor to get to Tq faster because unlike the gears it doesn't rely on the car to be moving it just spins up and lets the car go at a specific flash point or stall.
Gears also bring you to your Tq faster ,as you know, but the converter will allow the motor to get to Tq faster because unlike the gears it doesn't rely on the car to be moving it just spins up and lets the car go at a specific flash point or stall.
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (Face)
I would get a 3000+ stall TC, much bigger gain then gears alone. ...Face
More on the Transgo here... http://www.txchange.com/transgo.htm
Burning Brakes
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (c5 devil)
another suggestion...check-out the parts F/S. Guys are always selling good low mileage used parts that have not been abused (its called mod-fever). You could probably pick-up a converter and 3:42 gears for under $1000.
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Racer
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From: doha
Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (C5 CU)
Thanx guys for the help.....and yes i need something that would help me in the street, i rarly go to the track...BUT I am looking for faster takeoff..i do not care much about speed...i just wana do that 1/4 mile in the street faster..thanx again
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (90 droptop)
do yourself a HUGE favor and wait till you can do both!
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From: doha
Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (rockgt302)
So, what i have understod is that if i keep the 3.15 i should get the 3000 yank, but if i get the 3.42 i should get the 2800 stall rigtht....It's a daily driver...Thanx guys
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (c5 devil)
I used to have a 3200 with 3.15:1 gears that was a good combo. I have changed to a 3800 with 3.90:1 gears and I totally love it. With the steeper gears, the converter does not seem as loose as the 3200. Now once the conveter engages, all I can say hold onto your hat :)
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (2000^C5)
That's really a tough spot if you're only going to do one.
I went from the stock 2.73's to the 3.42's and the SY3500
plus a TransGo shift kit and a PCM re-load via PLII and the
difference in the car is nite and day.
The convertor really does wake up the C5 :yesnod: :cheers:
I went from the stock 2.73's to the 3.42's and the SY3500
plus a TransGo shift kit and a PCM re-load via PLII and the
difference in the car is nite and day.
The convertor really does wake up the C5 :yesnod: :cheers:
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (c5 devil)
Thanx guys....do you think i can shave about .5 second of my 1/4 mile time with the 3.42 and 2800 stall??????
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Re: Which would you do TC / Gears (Face)
Thanx guys....do you think i can shave about .5 second of my 1/4 mile time with the 3.42 and 2800 stall??????Maybe... which 2800 stall converter? You could even go with a 3500 stall with 3.42's and it'll feel tight.